industry challenges

Prime poultry industry events

This month I have the pleasure of returning to overseas travel. I was invited to speak in Dubai about the challenges our industry faces in terms of gut health and some of the novel approaches we may be able to employ to alleviate them. This presentation gave me the opportunity to focus on the gut…

August 2022

August 2022 poultry industry headlines: Prime poultry industry events Breeding virus-resistant poultry CEPA Sundowner Event highlights Educating through on farm transparency Wake up to ABC Radio National Gorman-Rupp quality wastewater pump Wake up to ABC Radio National Falling number has no impact to nutrient value of feed grain Farm effluent is valuable Cracking egg labelling…

Benefits of egg yolks

Benefits of eating egg yolks

THERE’S a lot to love about incorporating egg yolks. Consuming eggs as part of your regular diet means you may be getting adequate protein, which assists in repairing and potentially developing muscles. Additionally, eggs may help with overall body health – such as weight loss and lowering inflammation levels. While eggs as a whole can…

Responsible sourcing

Business and responsible sourcing

AUSTRALIANS want to know if the businesses they engage with operate in ways that align with their values. Are these businesses practising responsible sourcing? And, we know Australians care about farm animal welfare and want to support responsibly sourced animal-based products. We’ve seen this in the uptake of cage-free eggs in response to awareness about…

EggTrace

Australian Eggs announces EggTrace

AUSTRALIAN Eggs recently announced the launch of EggTrace, a new tool designed to help egg farmers trace eggs back from the point of purchase to the date and location that the eggs were laid. The development of EggTrace was part of a Commonwealth grant project to drive improved food safety and security across the agriculture…

July 2022

July 2022 poultry industry headlines: Australian Eggs shores up food security with EggTrace system New projects and wagricultural careers expo New ag minister commences on-farm visits Farmers welcome food safety review and egg-stamping unity Shelling out for production preferences Even the most resilient people need help and support Smart tech system to improve energy use…

Children’s chickens and delish ducks

Offering small children their first cuddle with a live chicken and sharing their discovery of a straw-bound nest with a clutch of fresh brown eggs is one of life’s true delights. Such was the case on a recent weekend, spent down south – as we Perth-based citizens refer to trips into wine and surf country…

Aussie Pumps

Heatwave kills germs

Aussie Pumps has received great news from the poultry industry on the application of its Heatwave high-pressure steam cleaner. The machine appears to satisfy all of the requirements of the industry with a versatility not found in either electric-drive or cold-water washdown units. The Aussie Heatwave was developed originally for local government cleaning contractor applications.…

Key events

New now impacts on industry

It’s been an exciting couple of weeks at Poultry Hub Australia. Key events We have locked in a number of key events for the year and the entire PHA team was able to travel to the recent PIX AMC 2022 event.  It was great to see so many people from the poultry industry on the…

June 2022

June 2022 poultry industry headlines: Unfair contract terms for chicken meat processors Help shape future of egg industry New now impacts on industry Why family run egg farms should consider succession planning Give poultry growers a fair go Unfair contract terms for chicken meat processors Help shape future of egg industry Children’s chickens and delish…