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…
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…
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…
Zoetis supports mental health initiative
ABOVE: Zoetis has partnered with Beyond Blue to once again champion mental health initiatives in rural Australia. In recent years, Australians in rural and regional areas have faced unprecedented challenges…
Environmental impacts of Australian pork
ABOVE: Dr Stephen Wiedemann presented the findings of the study at Food with Purpose 2024. The following extract is taken from the study ‘Environmental impacts of Australian pork in 2020…
How consumers can choose higher welfare pork
ABOVE: Consumers particularly want to know how to purchase pork that is higher welfare. Being an educated consumer and choosing higher-welfare products is one way in which Australians can improve…
Inquiry into pig welfare in Victoria
ABOVE: One of the 18 recommendations by the committee was that the Victorian Government recognise the development of the lab-grown meat industry as having the potential to significantly contribute to…