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What is future of the egg industry with the demand for free range?

Courtney Winter

People are now shopping with more consideration for animal welfare when they buy their eggs.

Every year New Zealanders eat nearly 250 eggs each, whether its in baking, cooking or on their own.

Courtney Winter looks at how the growth in free-range eggs is affecting farmers and whether they'll be able keep up with demand.