January 2022 edition headlines Pig waste turned into clean and green power What does 2022 have in store Seeing is believing with feral pigs D’Orsogna a worthy winner AusScan Early Harvest Report Immunocastration benefits APL’s Pan Pacific Pork Expo 2022 cancelled Producer relations and industry insights Gorman-Rupp pump solves blockage issue Insight into Stockyard Industries…
Millions of insect larvae are being used to turn livestock waste, including pork and poultry, into effective and stable fertiliser for food production. The 500,000 pigs grown in Australia annually produce untreated manure that is nutrient rich though is not safe to use on all food crops. Future Green Solutions is working with the University…
Australia’s frontline offensive against biosecurity risks, African swine fever and hitchhiker pests was bolstered recently, with 96 biosecurity officers starting work – a firm focus on tackling the evolving threats. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the bulk recruitment was part of the Australian Government’s commitment to get more frontline boots on…
New insights into consumer awareness and purchasing behaviour in Adelaide has been revealed in a trial marketing campaign conducted by Australian Pork Limited this year. The APL marketing team re-launched the trial in metropolitan Adelaide in March as a response to extensive research showing most consumers were unaware that they were buying ham or bacon…
December 2021 edition headlines APSA addresses pork industry challenges It’s time to build future careers now APRIL Stakeholders’ Forum – emphasis on commercialisation APSA addresses pork industry challenges Going into bat for pork fat APRIL Stakeholders’ Forum Pork at PIX AMC African swine fever in Germany – update Youngs Farm ramps up pig manure program…
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ newly trained team will be the department’s eyes in the sky when it comes to feral pig monitoring and emergency response. The group completed helicopter safety training starting with practical underwater escape training and hazard scanning in a helicopter flight simulator. They then took to the skies with a…
APIAM Animal Health, in collaboration with APRIL and Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, are pleased to provide the Australian pig industry access to lawsonia intracellularis quantitative polymerase chain reaction testing. The diagnostic qPCR test provides more precise detection of lawsonia intracelluaris compared to existing diagnostic methods and by doing so provides opportunity for improved production outcomes.…
With Christmas around the corner, Australians are determined to reconnect with loved ones after another year affected by COVID-19. But despite eased restrictions, uncertainty around interstate and international travel will continue the trend towards entertaining at home. Which means big opportunities for Australians to celebrate the festive season with pork. This year, the Australian Pork…
November 2021 edition headlines Marketing gets more pork on festive forks New sustainability framework for pork Controlling feral pig populations Time ticking for pork takeover Benefits of Aromex Pro Collaboration provides precise testing Fire season is coming APL roadmap to reducing carbon and waste APL’s product integrity projects Pigs can’t fly Plan on hand to…
Sunprok has received a $2.89 million grant to help improve animal welfare practices across the industry. Federal Member for Farrer Sussan Ley said the federal grant would help SunPork, Australia’s largest pork producer, work towards eliminating the practice of tail removal from pigs. “On this proposal SunPork will join with its research partners at pig…
A Wild pig found dead in Hong Kong has tested positive for the African swine fever virus. The region had been free of the disease since May and it is the first detection in a wild animal in the region. According to the official report to the World Organisation for Animal Health, a carcass was…
An initiative by Australian Pork Limited to reclaim International Bacon Day has created a stir across the nation. In the lead up to September 4, the tongue in cheek campaign dropped the ‘Inter’ to celebrate ‘National Bacon Day’ as a reminder to shoppers to do the ‘Aussie check’ for the country-of-origin label when buying smallgoods.…