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…
October 2024
October edition headlines Innovative mesh feral pig trap system Securing future of Australian pork industry Farmer new chief marketing officer APRIL introduces AgTech Producer workshops at the SA Pork Day…
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…
September 2024
September edition headlines Industry impact award finalist Change at top reflects priorities Government reviews regional migration Third Tails CRC-P workshop Pork features as go-to dish Biosecurity hub to safeguard Australian…
August 2024
August edition headlines Kingaroy BaconFest is back Bringing home the bacon Practical tips to protect agricultural and environmental assets from feral pig impacts Leadership change at Animal Health Australia marks…
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…
July 2024
July edition headlines Inquiry into pig welfare in Victoria Launch of Ramón Jamón in new brand campaign Lower cooking temperatures for tender pork Life cycle assessment published Thick piggery sludge…
Sustainable biosecurity funding
ABOVE: A strong and sustainable biosecurity funding system is critical to protecting Australia’s economy, environment and way of life. Contribution of industry sectors to total Biosecurity Protection Levy revenue, based…
ABARES report reveals public pork consumption
ABOVE: Over the past 12 months, consumers’ perceptions of pork in comparison to other animal proteins have strengthened in key areas. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and…
