john

A tribute to pork advocate John Edward Riley

ABOVE: John judging at the Royal Smithfield Show. An excerpt from the tribute given by Sara Willis at the funeral of John Edward Riley on August 1, 2023. As I relate John’s story, you will find that he packed his 84 years with extraordinary experiences and people. To live to be 84 is an achievement,…

October 2023

October edition headlines Students show pig-handling skills Navigating changes and building strong relationships for Australia’s pork industry AMIC Meat Processing and Export Conference 2023 2023 Charcuterie Excellence Awards Thomason tops smallgoods industry Food is fundamental to Australia’s security Overview of agricultural emissions roadmap Get home safe with Aussie Australian pork’s presence shines at Fine Food…

industry

Pork industry research achievements

ABOVE: Since its release to industry in February 2022, 37 percent of the industry have adopted the Exoflare visitor app. Photo: Exoflare As an industry, we know that ongoing investment is key to long-term success in shaping our industry for a stronger future. As we continue to shift the dial and drive industry forward, it’s…

September 2023

September edition headlines Finding pathways to tail off tail biting Pork industry research achievements Popular marinated pork product urgently recalled Regenerating carbon dioxide stunning views Nominations open for 2023 Batterham Memorial Award Australian farm debt skyrockets Focus on climate increases Stockyard Industries facilitates farrowing shed makeover Farmers help offset climate effects Net protein contribution and…

August 2023

August edition headlines Carbon neutral pork hits Coles shelves Fostering our people and attracting new talent UNE shines at meat judging comp Pork offcuts on the table Rivalea’s significant Corowa investment New managing director at D’Orsogna As happy as a pig in mud Pigs at school are cool Online farm business program helps manage risk…

RSPCA

Five fast facts about RSPCA Approved

ABOVE: Producers must meet the RSPCA’s stringent animal welfare requirements and undertake a rigorous assessment process to gain certification as RSPCA Approved. Photo: Hayana Fernanda At the RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme, we often hear from interested individuals wanting to know more about farm animal welfare, conscious shopping and how the scheme works. There are many…

Conference

Inaugural National Feral Pig Conference wrap up

ABOVE: Mark Hogno NFPAP Indigenous Advisory Panel chair and Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Dr Justin Perry NFPAP Scientific Advisory Panel chair and NAILSMA, Dr Heather Channon and Ricky Archer NFPAP IC chair and NAILSMA. Coordinated impact-driven feral pig management by land managers working together was the key message driven home at the National Feral…

AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards

ABOVE: The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award 2023 black-tie evening will be attended by alumni, government officials, industry and private sector representatives and media. From the 2022 event, runner up Kimberley Furness and national winner Stephanie Trethewey receive their awards. THE national winner and runner up of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award will be announced at…

Stockpeople

Investing in stockpeople is an investment in animal welfare

ABOVE: Pork producer Mark McLean has improved sow productivity on both Riverhaven Enterprises’ operation farms through improved farm management, genetics and staff training and development. Stockmanship is an occupation that requires expertise, endurance and empathy. Stockpeople have a direct impact on agricultural animal welfare and productivity. Unfortunately, stockpeople are undervalued and their role in agricultural…

July 2023

July edition headlines Investigating sow farrowing Calling out bad behaviour Investing in stockpeople is an investment in animal welfare and agricultural sustainability Cutting remarks and cry for more pork talk Coles raises big bucks for Big Freeze APSA announces invited speakers Carbon Neutral Agriculture Short Course review Spotlight on SEZ findings at Asian Agribiz Federal…

June 2023

June edition headlines CCTV in livestock processing Carbon dioxide stunning Stopping animal abuse with video surveillance One hundred not out for Craig Mostyn Group PorkStar kicks off 2023 events with new format Alliance for Animals calls on meat industry to support mandatory CCTV in abattoirs Pork industry cage age ending Apiam’s swine and feedlot teams…

compost

Great Aussie composting roadshow

ABOVE: A key learning distinction was made between compost – which has been matured or cured for over 16 weeks – and ‘hot mix’, which commonly undergoes only the first pasteurisation step of composting and is then used for further composting activities. Recently, I headed to Tocal to hear from global experts on the latest…