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Vol 26. No. 10 October 2022 Australian Pork Newspaper PO Box 162 Wynnum 4178 Phone (07) 3286 1833 Email ben@collins.media
APRIL Innovation Award applications now open
solution, and how will the in- novation improve and accel- erate productivity, profitability or industry advancement and competitiveness
New priorities and ambitious targets
Point of View
by MARGO ANDRAE CEO
WITH a change of government comes new policy priori- ties and legislative reviews.
mental and carbon emissions landscape.
developed two road- maps for producers.
In the lead-up to the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Con- ference COP27 – to be held November 6-18, 2022 – now is the time for Australian agriculture to ensure that lines of commu- nication with the Aus- tralian Government on environmental and carbon emission tar- gets remain open and understood.
Ensuring our pork businesses are sup- ported with innova- tive research that supports market op- portunity.
These roadmaps equip our producers with information and demonstrate actions that can be taken to help reduce carbon emissions and to close the loop on waste.
Earlier this year, I travelled to the Neth- erlands as part of an Australian delegation that aimed to build knowledge of Euro- pean agricultural pro- duction and innova- tion.
Similarly, Labor’s climate bill includes national targets of cutting emissions by at least 43 percent by 2030, with a goal of reaching net zero by 2050.
Agricultural sectors can learn a lot from observing the hand- ling of EU emission directives and what commentators are now calling the Dutch nitrogen crisis.
We know that we already have a great story to tell but we’re striving to be leaders in the broader Aus- tralian agricultural sustainability story.
Or to understand how to minimise feed inputs, improve ef- ficiency to minimise waste, utilise manure nutrients and discover new ways to manage hard waste, look at the ‘closing the loop’ roadmap.
At the time of the tour, over 40,000 farmers were gath- ering across the Neth- erlands.
The passing of this bill – unlike the pro- posals in the Nether- lands – did not take Australian agriculture by surprise.
And the overseas experience further reinforces my strong view that open lines of communication, consultation and en- suring government has a continued un- derstanding of Aus- tralia’s varied produc- tion systems remain vital.
We have set ambi- tious targets for our sector by 2025, and we’re aiming to be the most emission- friendly animal pro- tein industry.
Both roadmaps are available on the A PL website, located under environmental sustainability – aus- tralianpork.com.au/ environmental- practices/environ mental-sustaina bility
They were joining forces to protest their government’s plan to slash emissions through carbon re- duction and environ- mental proposals.
For years, industry organisations and rep- resentatives – led by the National Farmers’ Federation – have been involved in in- fluencing policy de- velopment, ensuring Australian agriculture continues to have a seat at the table in climate and environ- mental discussions.
We are committed to preparing the Aus- tralian pork sector for the future.
Weaimtodothisby having 60 percent of pig production using waste recycling and renewable energy and adopting closed-loop systems for carbon and water.
With COP27 coming up in November and the predictable com- mentary that sparks sustainability debate, it is more important than ever to ensure we continue to tell our story.
The ambitious pro- posals aimed to cut emissions of pollut- ants – namely ni- trogen oxide and am- monia – by 50 per- cent nationwide by 2030.
We’re focused on equipping our busi- nesses with the tools and support they need to navigate Australia’s changing environ-
We want Australians to feel good about our industry and be proud to stand behind us.
Last year, we launched the Aus- tralian pork sector’s first sustainability framework.
To understand emis- sions, how to bench- mark your farm, and to learn what practices can be implemented to reduce emission output, check out the ‘low carbon emission’ roadmap.
lation in over a decade passed through Fed- eral Parliament.
agricultural produc- tion imperatives with the natural environ- ment.
A set of ambitious targets that demon- strate our commit- ment to continuous improvement.
The impact on farming businesses could see many pro- ducers forced out of business, as they at- tempt to reduce live- stock, chemical and fertiliser emissions by 30 percent to reach the ambitious Euro- pean Union reduction targets.
The NFF leading progressive environ- mental policy posi- tions that balance
As a part of Aus- tralian Pork Lim- ited’s commitment to sustainability, we’ve
Closer to home, last month Australia’s first climate change legis-
2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 – to be held November 6-18, 2022.
A NEW initiative from the novation offering an industry
Australasian Pork Research Institute Limited is the APRIL Innovation Award.
The APRIL Innovation Award will be granted to an individual or individuals working in the pork industry who can dem- onstrate innovation and excel- lence in one or more of the following themes:
• Value – what benefits will the innovation deliver to pork producers, their business and potentially the pork industry over the longer term?
• Innovations resulting in new products, new methodologies, new services
How to apply
• Potential for accelerated adoption of an innovation to improve performance and ef- ficiency
Applicants must provide a profile or biography of them- selves and their business in 350 words or less and include a high-resolution headshot image.
• Potential for commerciali- sation opportunities through APRIL
The Award
The application must address a theme or themes listed above and clearly state which theme is being addressed.
The successful award winner or winners will be selected by an industry-based panel and an- nounced at the APRIL stake- holders’ forum in Melbourne on November 15, 2022.
The application must also ad- dress the award criteria, with a maximum of 300 words per criterion.
The award winner or winners will be eligible to be invited to attend this event and eligible to receive a cash prize.
Any applications with insuf- ficient detail may be returned with a request for more infor- mation, to ensure all applicants have an equal chance.
Award criteria
Supporting videos are wel- come but each video, with a maximum of two, is to be no longer than five minutes.
Applicants are to be self- nominated and can come from any individual or individuals currently working in the pork industry.
Applications must be received by 5pm AEDT October 21, 2022.
The application needs also to address the following selection criteria:
Details and links relating to the purpose of the award, how to apply and the terms and conditions can be found on the APRIL website at apri.com.au/ news-and-media/
• Appeal to industry – what is the problem/challenge/op- portunity that the innovation addresses
Direct any queries and send applications to APRIL man- ager commercialisation and research impact Dr Charles Ri- kard-Bell on 0439 513 723 and c.rikardbell@april.org.au
• Concept or idea – how was the innovation identified and then developed
• Feasibility – how is the in-
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