A stabilisation of pork sales for Christmas 2021
Christmas 2021 was down slightly according to sales data obtained from Australian Pork Limited. An analysis has shown total fresh meat volume decreased by 3.6 percent compared to the abnormal…
Destructive wild pigs can help build rainforests
Wild pigs are often thought of as ecosystem destroyers, but a new study found they also cultivate biodiverse rainforests in their native habitats. Dr Matthew Luskin from the School of…
Aussie dry aged pork debut
If you’re looking for something a little different for dinner, a new flavour sensation is dry aged pork. While high-end restaurants and butcheries have been using the method of dry…
APL program inspiring butcher shop owners
Australian Pork Butchers is a free program resourced by Australian Pork Limited dedicated to providing insights, resources and marketing material to support the sale of pork within retail butchers. The…
Island neighbours funded to fight African swine fever
The Australian Government has given Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea a helping hand in their battle to respond and recover from devastating African swine fever outbreaks. Minister for Agriculture and…
Future leaders of pork value chain
The Australian pork sector is full of hard working and passionate people and, for many, it is more than just a job – the role they play in society is…
Immunocastration benefits
Boar taint is one of the main reasons consumers may have product failure rates. Immunocastration is one of the tools producers can use to deal with off-odour and off-flavour issues…
Pig waste turned into clean and green power
Australian producers are converting their animal waste into fuel for biogas power plants – turning ponds of poop into power. Not known for being clean or green, piggeries are rapidly…
Insect larvae used to recycle livestock waste for fertiliser
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…
Additional biosecurity officers for Australia
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.…
Import awareness campaign
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…
Pigs can’t fly
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…