- Why should I buy my red meat from Silver Fern Farms?
Silver Fern Farms is supplied by approximately 16,000 family farmers across New Zealand — and each one of those farmers knows that raising flavourful, high-quality red meat requires more than just expertise and hard work. It requires care, passion, and respect, and those values play a role in every part of our business. Our goal is to provide you with exceptional red meat, but we make it a priority to do so responsibly. That’s why we follow the principles of the five freedoms for animal welfare and implement initiatives to minimise our environmental impact. It’s why we’re a founding member — and the only red meat company — to join New Zealand’s Climate Leaders Coalition. When you buy from Silver Fern Farms, you’re not just buying delicious red meat — you’re buying into the humane treatment of livestock, sustainability, and a community of independent farmers.
- What makes Silver Fern Farms’ grass-fed meat different?
Our ability to grow nutritious grass year-round means our farmers can raise animals with a light touch, allowing them to lead as close to a natural life as possible. The result is lean, tender red meat with a cleaner and more complex flavour than grain-fed meat.
- How does grass-based farming work in New Zealand?
Most of the land used for livestock in New Zealand is unsuitable for crops, making pastoral farming a highly sustainable alternative. Our grass-based system optimises natural resources and uses low-intensity farming practices to minimise environmental impact. Using a natural abundance of rainwater to grow grass, farmers optimise livestock to match the natural grass growth curve.
- Are the animals given any growth hormones/HGP (hormone growth promotants)?
None of our animals are ever given growth hormones or promotants.
- Is your beef, lamb and venison Halal?
All of our beef and lamb products are halal certified. Our venison is not halal certified.
