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Poultry industry


by Vanessa Wintle and Stacey Lepper

In the early 1900s, half of New Zealanders kept hens for eggs in their backyard. Today, the country’s hens produce 75 million dozen eggs – most of them eaten locally. The poultry industry is booming, but it is not without its issues and debates.

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Main image: A White Leghorn

A White Leghorn


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