Cutting Red Tape Between The Farm Gate And The Freezer

Cutting Red Tape Between The Farm Gate And The Freezer

Under current rules, people can already buy a live animal. But before it can be processed by a homekill provider listed with MPI, the buyer has to show they actively cared for it for 28 days.

Govt Eyes Easier Homekill Rules for Farmers

Southlanders who want to buy a beast from a local farmer and put it in the freezer could soon have an easier time doing it, if proposed rule changes get the go-ahead. The Government is consulting on reforms to homekill rules — some of which haven't been touched in 20 years.

Homekill rules could be relaxed under proposed changes

Homekill rules could be relaxed under proposed changes that would allow people to buy animals directly from farmers and have them processed sooner, Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard has announced. The current system allows people to purchase a live animal but requires them to demonstrate they have actively cared for it for 28 days before […]