In a usual year, most of us would be eating an imported ham for Christmas lunch. READ MORE:* Consumers urged to check pork product labels as country of origin rules delayed again* Where's your Christmas ham from? (It's probably Spain)Buying a New Zealand ham, made from pig farmed here, is worth it because it supports local businesses and boosts our economy. Imported pig products could come from countries infected with diseases such as African swine fever or porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome. New Zealand’s pig farming practices may not be perfect, but they are better than many other countries.

Source: Stuff November 23, 2021 20:46 UTC