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Management info for pig biosecurity
RESOURCES are available for all levels of pig keeping and production – whether you have one or two pet pigs, a farm stay opera- tion, hobby farm, keep pigs for your own consumption or are a small or large commercial operation and may be quality assured APIQ accredited.
nering with Charles Sturt University’s Graham Centre to better understand the practices, ex- periences and bi- osecurity needs of pig owners and pro- ducers, Local Land Services, Australian Pork Limited, the Australian Pork industry and Com- monwealth ASF li- aisons, and SunPork Farms to develop and field test a bios- ecurity management planning toolkit.
The single biggest threat to the pork industry’s sustaina- bility is an outbreak of an emergency an- imal disease.
The pig biosecurity management plan- ning resources were developed in consul- tation with the NSW Small Commercial Producer Group, Queensland Depart- ment of Agriculture and Fisheries, Ag- riculture Victoria, Department of Pri- mary Industries and Regions, South Aus- tralia, Rivalea, Holy- oake Consulting and all the pig owners and producers who were part of and pro- vided feedback in field testing activi- ties.
African swine fever continues to spread globally and in neighbouring countries.
New more subtle strains make the de- tection of ASF more challenging.
All pig owners and producers need to remain vigilant and report any unusual signs of disease or death to their vet- erinarian or govern- ment agency.
An outbreak of ASF could cost up to $2 billion, over many years to con- trol and will impact pet, hobby and com- mercial operations alike.
The resources in the pig biosecurity management plan- ning toolkit will be reviewed early 2022 by industry and the state departments of agriculture to ensure it continues to be fit- for-purpose.
The pig biosecu- rity management planning toolkit has been developed to support pig owners and producers to safeguard their pigs against the biosecu- rity threats posed by unwanted pests and diseases.
If you would like to leave any constructive feedback for inclusion in this review ahead of time, visit farmbiosecurity.com. au/pig-biosecurity- management- resources/
The biosecurity management plan- ning toolkit was de- veloped as part of a NSW Department of Primary Industries led initiative, part-
Note, all feedback is anonymous and no identifiable informa- tion is sought.
visa in the pipeline
THE framework for a new Australian agricul- ture visa has been put in place by the Federal Government to address workforce shortages in the agriculture sector.
nary phase is being done however to expedite the arrival of a new cohort by the end of 2021, with in- creasing numbers in 2022.
ings of the agriculture visa were considered by the APL policy reference group last month.
Announced in August this year, the broad- ranging visa is part of the government’s commit- ment to support Austral- ia’s primary industries.
Policy Analyst
Implementation of the visa and development of full details on eligibility arrangements, permanent residency pathways and other participating coun- tries will continue.
APL is currently con- sulting with government directly and via its mem- berships of the National Farmers’ Federation and Australian Meat Industry Council.
It builds on the suc- cess of existing Pacific Island labour programs by providing access to skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers for ag- riculture initially from member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
staff shortages, exacer- bated by COVID-19 and border closures.
Beveridge said.
“We would also take 1-2
In addition, other visa parameters such as port- ability – ability of the worker to move around – and sponsorship arrange- ments are being finalised.
This ensures initial tri- alling of the visa and fi- nalisation of the program design will meet industry needs.
by ANGELA BRADBURN
It’s a welcome an- nouncement in light of continued stories from producers struggling to operate with persistent
“We’re currently adver- tising for two labourer po- sitions and have received only one application who is not appropriate,” Ms
Despite the implementa- tion of the new framework in September, workers will not yet be available under the new visa.
As a first step, the work-
In the meantime, pro- ducers with questions or feedback are welcome to contact APL policy ana- lyst Angela Bradburn at angela.bradburn@austral ianpork.com.au
Edwina Beveridge at Blantyre Farms near Young in NSW has all but given up on trying to fill vacancies.
more pig hands if avail- able but have received so little interest lately that we don’t currently have this advertised.’’
Australian Pork Lim- ited has worked alongside other industries to support calls for a dedicated ag- riculture visa for the past few years and will con- tinue to liaise with pro- ducers to understand their workforce needs.
A government website providing information about the new agricultural visa will be launched shortly.
Work under a prelimi-
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