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…
Investing in stockpeople is an investment in animal welfare
ABOVE: Pork producer Mark McLean has improved sow productivity on both Riverhaven Enterprises’ operation farms through improved farm management, genetics and staff training and development. Stockmanship is an occupation that…
July 2023
July edition headlines Investigating sow farrowing Calling out bad behaviour Investing in stockpeople is an investment in animal welfare and agricultural sustainability Cutting remarks and cry for more pork talk…
June 2023
June edition headlines CCTV in livestock processing Carbon dioxide stunning Stopping animal abuse with video surveillance One hundred not out for Craig Mostyn Group PorkStar kicks off 2023 events with…
Great Aussie composting roadshow
ABOVE: A key learning distinction was made between compost – which has been matured or cured for over 16 weeks – and ‘hot mix’, which commonly undergoes only the first…