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The NZ Deer Farmers' Association assists in maximising sustainable benefits for all deer farmers and to provide a linkage to the agricultural industry and the public

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Why join us?

NZDFA is a voice for New Zealand deer farmers who assist in maximising sustainable benefits for all deer farmers.
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Meet the leadership

Get to know the NZDFA Executive Committee, Selection and Appointments Panel and Local Branch Chairs
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NZDFA Branches

Local NZDFA branches are there to promote, support and encourage local deer farmers in best farming practice.

Featured news stories

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Featured news stories

Issue 183 | November 2022

Executive Committee Update | What’s been happening around the country? | New Life Members - Paddy & Barbara Boyd | NZDFA Matuschka Award 2022 Winner | Deer Industry Award 2022 Winner | 2022/23 Velvet Competitions and Sales | Noticeboard and Events

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Executive Committee Update | Issue 183

Mark McCoard on what the NZDFA Executive Committee have been up to, including highlights from the Branch Chairs Meeting and thoughts on proposed greenhouse gas regulations.

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What's been happening around the country? | Issue 183

Producer Manager Lindsay Fung reports what he has been doing since the last issue, including the Branch Chairs Meeting, a wetlands field day and an intro to deer farming for MPI officials.

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New Life Members - Paddy & Barb Boyd | Issue 183

The NZDFA have honoured Paddy & Barb Boyd with Life Membership for their decades of contributions to the industry and association. 

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NZDFA Matuschka Award 2022 Winner | Issue 183

Congratulations to Barry Mackintosh who is the recipient of the 2022 NZDFA Matuschka Award.

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