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New DINZ chair values board diversity, accountability, transparency

DINZ board chair Paddy Boyd shares his views on governance and what his job is as chair. This article appeared first in the September issue of Deer Industry News.

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DINZ news in brief | Issue 113

Velvet China market access update | DINZ, NZDFA engage with farmers in Feilding | Government pauses freshwater farm plans | Facilitators conference breathes renewed life into Advance Parties | Afforestation brings decreasing stock numbers, more pests | DINZ staff to star in velvet training video in South Korea | New addition to the DINZ team and more...

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Greenhouse gas emissions from New Zealand deer farming systems: current and future options

“Fundamentally, livestock methane emissions are tied to how much the animal eats and that is a real challenge to overcome,” says AgResearch senior scientist David Stephens. “The effect on emissions, and on farm productivity, will vary significantly across different scenarios or approaches, including feed type and regional climatic differences.”

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Obituary: James Guild

Deer Industry NZ was saddened to hear of the passing of James Guild earlier this month. Some deer industry veterans were asked to say a few words as they reflected on his impact on the deer industry.

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Deer Industry News Issue 123 September 2024

Meet and Greet: Damon Paling | Industry News: A leader to many, Fair game, Zooming in on elk, Stag sale calendar 2024/25 | DINZ News: RAP seeks input, Advance Parties facilitators gather at High Peak | Venison: New chapter, No quarter spared | NZDFA: Diverse lineup, Tick talk | On Farm: Hunkering down for good, Livestock contracts help cashflow lease | Animal Health: A look ahead to fawning | Recipe: Venison Cornish pasties

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