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Closure of Sheep and Goat Milk website
The website that supported the Sheep and Goat Dairy Project is to close. A government-funded, not-for-profit initiative, the Sheep and Goat Dairy Project was dedicated to help grow New Zealand’s sheep and goat milk industry.
Funded through the Provincial Growth Fund, the project ran from late 2018 to 2020. It aimed to transform the sheep and goat dairy sector into one that was nationwide, innovative and thriving, so that farmers, manufacturers, and marketers across New Zealand would be better placed to meet the global demand for nutritious, environmentally sustainable, premium milk products. While the project team of John Morgan, Jan Hales, and Shane Kells will continue to take queries from those wanting an independent view of the industry, including farmers seeking alternative dairy farm opportunities, a decision’s been made to shut down the project website www.sheepandgoatmilk.nz Much of the website content will be transferred to the New Zealand Food Innovation Network website (www.foodinnovationnetwork.co.nz) so interested parties can continue to access resources. According to Shane Kells there has been strong, ongoing interest in the project and the findings generated from it, with the reports downloaded from all over the world, including Asia and Europe. Since the project ended, the New Zealand sheep milk industry has continued to see rapid growth and expansion. This, according to Shane is a New Zealand sheep milk industry credit to the outstanding work of industry founders who have paved the way for others entering the sector. The technical support and strong genetics that are now available help smooth the transition for newcomers and set them up for a successful future. On the market side, the development of nutritional powders by Spring Sheep Milk Co. and Maui Milk have provided export opportunities at scale, further maximising sheep milk’s value. The Sheep and Goat Milk Project team is grateful for the time and knowledge that numerous people gave throughout the project and enable it to achieve what it set out to do. Future queries about the Sheep and Goat Milk Project and opportunities for NZ businesses can be directed to: • Shane Kells, Commercial Compliance Limited shane. kells@commercialcompliance.co.nz • Jan Hales, Nutrition Business Consultant jan@nutritionbureau.nz • John Morgan, Team Lead & Chief Executive FoodSouth john.morgan@foodinnovationnetwork.co.nz
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