A message from APRIL chair – Dr Tony Peacock
Together with Australian Pork Limited, Australasian Pork Research Institute Ltd (APRIL) have just announced that their Chief Executive, Dr John Pluske, has taken on the role of Chief Scientist for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…