Angus Kebbell
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- Sep 26, 2026
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Deer still earns its place in the farming mix (opens the original)
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With lamb and beef prices at levels few farmers would have expected a couple of years ago, making the case for introducing another livestock species might seem a little harder. But BakerAg consultant Matt Carroll says deer continues to stack up, and the argument for farming them may be less about replacing sheep or cattle and more about what another species can add to the overall farming business. Carroll has run the numbers across breeding and finishing systems and says deer remains comparable
Deer industry looks to differentiation as farmers weigh the future (opens the original)
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New Zealand’s deer industry may be relatively small, but it has rarely lacked an ability to adapt. From the early pioneers capturing deer from helicopters through to the development of farmed venison and velvet industries, deer farming has been built around finding opportunities that other agricultural sectors have not necessarily pursued. New Zealand Deer Farmers Association chair Evan Potter believes that willingness to adapt will again be important as the industry confronts rising costs, decl
Deer sector rebuilding confidence as markets strengthen (opens the original)
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After several years in which New Zealand’s deer sector has faced declining animal numbers, disrupted markets and considerable pressure on farm profitability, there are signs the industry may finally be turning a corner. Speaking to The Weekly Hotwire, Deer Industry New Zealand chief executive Rhys Griffiths described an industry with two quite different stories. Venison is enjoying historically strong returns and renewed demand, while velvet producers have endured a much more difficult 12 to 18
The value of livestock extends far beyond the farm gate (opens the original)
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One of the advantages of working in agricultural media is the opportunity to look beyond New Zealand's borders. While our farming systems are unique, the challenges confronting agriculture are increasingly global. Whether it is climate policy, market volatility, animal health, labour shortages or rising production costs, farmers around the world are searching for the same outcome: profitable businesses that can withstand an uncertain future. That is why the European Union's latest discussion aro
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