Feb 13, 2026
Issue 217 | February 2026
Download a printable version here >>
Executive report: Karen Middelberg >>
Greetings from an unseasonably green Hawkes Bay.
NZDFA Vacancies – Your Association Needs You! >>
Positions on the NZDFA Executive Committee and Selection and Appointments Panel, and the Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) Board are now open for nominations.
Deer2Succeed – Otago style, Monday 9 February 2026 >>
Another Deer2Succeed DFA field day was held at the beginning of this week in glorious Otago sunshine at the AgResearch Invermay Research Centre (now known as the Bioeconomy Science Institute, or BSI).
Next Generation 2026 >>
The NZDFA Next Generation Programme is in its 14th year of running and this year it’s the North Island’s turn to host our young farmers and industry professionals. Bay of Plenty and Waikato DFA branches will be jointly hosting the two-day programme that combines farm visits with exposure to the deer industry beyond the farm gate.
Velvet Grading Guidelines panel – DFA reps >>
With the current velveting season coming to an end, DINZ will be facilitating a Velvet Grading Guidelines panel with a view to the next season. The panel will be comprised of velvet buyers, velvet processors, DINZ and NZDFA representatives.
Noticeboard >>
- NZDFA Matuschka Award
- Deer Industry Award
- MSD/Allflex Deer Industry Photo Competition
- Industry Conference 2026: 13 and 14 May - save the dates
- Joke of the month
- Deer Industry News - Advertise with us
- Events
| If you or your NZDFA branch have recently held any deer farming events or have a story that you'd like to share, please feel free to contact DFA Stagline with details and we will aim to publish them in the next issue. |
