Differences between science and commerce
Last time I was involved as part of a team of technical experts was over 18 years ago, and it was with about 70 food technologists. So, I called a…
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Pork supply secure, call to support foodservice trade
THE Australian Pork Limited team is taking the lead on several fronts in response to the rapidly evolving impact of COVID-19. APL is committed to ensuring Australian pig producers and…
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Biosecurity vigilance to stop ASF spread to Australia
AUSTRALIAN pork producers remain on alert following confirmation in the last week of March that the deadly African swine fever virus caused the deaths of hundreds of pigs in Papua…
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German states prepare for swine fever outbreak
WITH African swine fever circulating on Germany’s doorstep, German authorities are intensifying measures to keep the disease out of its national pig herd. Germany’s Minister of Agriculture Barbara Otte-Kinast announced…
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NT’s biosecurity homework over three years late
DESPITE the Northern Territory government having three years, with a six-month extension, to meet the biosecurity requirements for the Port of Darwin, it has failed to hand the work in…
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APL taking on new challenges
THIS month’s article is my last in the Research and Innovation General Manager position, as I have taken on the role of National Feral Pig Management Coordinator as at March…
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New ad campaign a hit while trespass penalties amiss
THE summer holiday period again provided a great chance to promote Australian pork and give consumers compelling reasons to support Australian pig farmers. Of particular note was the way Australian…
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African swine fever seminar very informative
MORE than 90 pork producers, service and product suppliers and government agencies attended an African swine fever seminar held in Kingaroy on January 31. The highly informative and interactive seminar…
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Apiam Animal Health enters new era through key appointments to Swine Team
APIAM Animal Health has announced the appointment of Dr Tom Harrison and Dr Sarah Jenkin as joint business managers of the Apiam companies that service the Australian pig industry. Apiam…
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Training time all the time at Western Meat Packers Group
WESTERN Meat Packers Group has supported and initiated training at all levels for all staff since it was started in 1983 by qualified butcher Rod Russell. In 2019, Mr Russell…
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New Director for Pork Queensland Inc
PORK Queensland Inc wishes Queensland pork producers a happy, safe and prosperous 2020. Queensland update With reasonable prices, Queensland producers have endured the ongoing drought and impacts on prices and…
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Responding to market drives success for award-winning pork producer
READY-to-eat roast pork complete with crunchy crackle has proved a market hit for a Riverina-based producer who has collected a swag of awards for the product, which has found its…
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