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…
Feral pigs cause $62 million in losses
ABOVE: Economic costs of damage caused by feral pigs are not being routinely or consistently collected by most management programs. Photo credit: Midwest Biosecurity Group In March 2024, North West…
June 2024
June edition headlines ABARES report reveals public pork consumption Reflecting on Food with Purpose 2024 New operating model for APRIL JEV virus in Australia Pig industry and Biosecurity Queensland join…
SunPork and Mighty Good Food Group announce partnership
ABOVE: Jim Tanner and Mighty Good Food Group CEO Emily Pullen. Two iconic Queensland agricultural and food businesses have announced they are forming a partnership to manufacture dehydrated meat products…
2024 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook
ABOVE: The 2024 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook revealed global feed production survey data and trends. Global animal feed production remained steady in 2023 at 1.29 billion metric tons, a slight decrease…
Australia’s 3G networks are closing down
ABOVE: Check with your service provider to confirm if you will be impacted before the 3G network closures. Photo: Hassan Ouajbir Act now, don’t delay – here’s what you need…
Vic pig welfare consistent with standards elsewhere
ABOVE: Very substantial welfare practices go on behind the scenes, it’s not a façade. Photo: Lauren McConachie According to Agriculture Victoria, the state’s pig welfare standards are “broadly consistent” with…
May 2024
May edition headlines Vic pig welfare consistent with standards elsewhere Food with Purpose 2024 Ag ministers commit to National Statement on Animal Welfare Abattoir admits responsibility for animal welfare breaches…