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New Zealand farmers demand equal animal welfare rules for imported pork to stop unfair competition.
New Zealand farmers are urging the government to enforce the same animal welfare standards on imported pork as those required domestically, citing unfair competition from imports—now 63% of the market—from countries allowing banned practices like sow stalls.
They argue this undermines local producers and consumer trust, calling for a “level playing field” policy supported by over 80% of New Zealanders.
The campaign, launched at Northland Fieldays, says such measures are legally feasible, unlikely to trigger trade retaliation, and could boost the pig industry by up to $29 million annually.
While Trade Minister Todd McClay warns of potential trade risks due to New Zealand’s $42 billion animal product exports, farmers insist domestic standards should apply to all pork sold in the country.
Los agricultores neozelandeses exigen reglas de bienestar animal iguales para la carne de cerdo importada para detener la competencia desleal.