How to celebrate Agriculture Day Australia
ABOVE: New look merchandise for this year’s theme ‘Grow you good thing’ available now. The annual shout out to farmers – National Agriculture Day – is almost here. National Farmers’…
November 2023
November edition headlines Spring tour for APRIL Enhancing value with new consumer mark Feral pigs potential role in an Australian FMD outbreak WA Scientist of the Year delivers timely messages…
Food is fundamental to Australia’s security
ABOVE: Food is central to Australia’s stability and security, yet it’s too often neglected in favour of seemingly higher priorities. Photo: Federico Arnaboldi Resilience, the economy and national security are…
Formulating diets for improved health status of pigs
ABOVE: Several nutritional strategies have been identified as potential governors of the interaction between growth and health in pigs. Photo: Mark Stebnicki Today’s swine production systems are mostly intensive, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…