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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 207 | February 2025

What's been unfolding around the nation? | Industry Positions 2025 - Nominations Open | A trip down memory - "The Deer Farmer" magazine | Goodbye after 38 years of farming in Whanganui | Canterbury/West Coast Field Day - January 2025 | Elk & Wapiti Society of New Zealand Velvet and Hard Antler Competition | Noticeboard and Events

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What's been unfolding across the nation? | Issue 207

Producer Manager Lindsay Fung’s update - Farmers learn from farmers | The year ahead | Your Industry, Your Voice - get involved (please)

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A trip down memory lane - "The Deer Farmer" magazine | Issue 207

NZDFA re-visits previous articles from "The Deer Farmer' magazine. This month we re-publish items from The Deer Farmer 1990 James Guild and The Deer Farmer 1989 Shed Layouts.

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Noticeboard & Events | Issue 207

News and events from around the country.

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Goodbye after 38 years of deer farming in Whanganui | Issue 207

After 38 years of deer farming in Whanganui, Andy Jarden is saying goodbye to the industry.

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Canterbury/West Coast Field Day | Issue 207

Read what happened, who was there and take aways from the day.

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Elk & Wapiti Society of New Zealand Velvet and Hard Antler Competition

Take a look at pictures from the Elk & Wapiti Society of New Zealand Velvet and Hard Antler Competition,

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