The 2026 Deer Industry Conference in mid-May brought farmers, processors and sector leaders together in Palmerston North for the industry’s flagship annual event.

The North American Retail Accelerator programme (NARA) has helped Silver Fern Farms (SFF) achieve cut-through and build credibility in the US retail space.

Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) has continued its programme of farmer insights research with a follow-up survey conducted in early 2026, building on the baseline established in 2024.

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