December 2024
December edition headlines Tracking feral pig movements around piggeries Aligning R&D priorities to better deliver Pigs having a field day Meramist’s success story with new T4 Eradicator Plus pump Getting…
Coles makes Christmas easy and affordable
ABOVE: Coles chief executive officer Leah Weckert and Coles ambassador and Michelin-starred chef Curtis Stone. Coles has unveiled this year’s festive range, including more than 400 Own Brand products and…
SmartSwine 2024 Conference
ABOVE: SmartSwine 2024 conference attendees enjoying dinner at The Raft restaurant on the Swan River. The SmartSwine 2024 Conference, hosted in October by Apiam Animal Health in Perth, attracted over…
Bio-packaging from agricultural waste to tackle plastic pollution
ABOVE: Dr Nasim Amiralian, Group Leader of the Bio-Inspired Materials Group at the University of Queensland. Amid escalating challenges on how to reduce global plastic pollution, a bio-packaging technology derived…
SunPork reveals world-first innovation for pork production
ABOVE: SunPork will share its intellectual property with the sector, meaning that by adopting the proactive innovation, the Australian pork industry can lead the world in pig welfare. SunPork has…
November 2024
November edition headlines SunPork reveals world-first innovation for pork production Government looks to be nature positive Test case could change future of Australia’s pig slaughtering practices Wastewater system gets upgrade…
ZorbiFresh Active – a key to healthier pigs
A healthy, clean, and productive environment in intensive housing and pig stalls is critical for animal welfare and farm success. ZorbiFresh Active, an advanced bedding conditioner, offers a powerful cost-effective…
A message from APRIL chair – Dr Tony Peacock
Together with Australian Pork Limited, Australasian Pork Research Institute Ltd (APRIL) have just announced that their Chief Executive, Dr John Pluske, has taken on the role of Chief Scientist for…
Innovative mesh feral pig trap system
ABOVE: John Kinsey from Pig Brig Trapping demonstrated the Pig Brig Trap to Agriculture Victoria, Forest Fire Management and Parks Victoria staff. A new mesh trapping system developed in the…
October 2024
October edition headlines Innovative mesh feral pig trap system Securing future of Australian pork industry Farmer new chief marketing officer APRIL introduces AgTech Producer workshops at the SA Pork Day…
Grains Biosecurity Plan safeguards our future
ABOVE: Plant Health Australia CEO Sarah Corcoran launched the biosecurity plan at AGIC 2024. A new plan has been unveiled to strengthen biosecurity protections and further safeguard the $32 billion…
September 2024
September edition headlines Industry impact award finalist Change at top reflects priorities Government reviews regional migration Third Tails CRC-P workshop Pork features as go-to dish Biosecurity hub to safeguard Australian…