ABOVE: Alltech’s partnership with the Women in Food & Agriculture mentorship program is an investment in the lives of women and the future of agriculture. Alltech is proud to continue to partner with the Women in Food & Agriculture mentorship program. Applications are open for new mentors of any gender and for female mentees from…
April 2024 poultry industry headlines: New England Free Range farm visit APSS 2024 success for PRA Strong interim result for Ingham’s Hen sale and movement update for egg farmers New yeast cell wall supplement supports broilers CSIRO breakthrough to boost disease resistance in crops Systematic packaging can crack egg choices March AusSPF update for AVPA…
ABOVE: Chief executive officer Dr Mary Wu provides an overview of the year ahead for the Australian Chicken Meat Federation. The Australian Chicken Meat Federation Inc is the peak coordinating body for participants in the chicken meat industry in Australia. It represents all elements of the industry nationally and is recognised as the industry representative…
ABOVE: The viability of the Australian chicken meat industry depends on optimal animal health and welfare. Collective focus on meat chicken diets yields optimal outcomes for cost-effective production and environmental targets. Findings from a collection of projects exploring the fundamental aspects of poultry nutrition can help producers make step-change progress towards more cost-effective and sustainable…
The Australian Poultry Science Symposium (APSS) 2024 wrapped up its program last month with a resounding success, marking a significant milestone for joint coordinators Poultry Research Foundation of the University of Sydney and World Poultry Science Association Australian Branch. Hosted at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, this year’s conference shattered previous achievements, drawing in a…
ABOVE: Vectored vaccines look to overcome challenges in the control of diseases in poultry. Photo: Zoe Schaeffer A technology with further potential in veterinary and human medicine Vaccine design technologies have made huge advances in recent years. One of the newer categories of vaccine, vectored vaccines, is overcoming challenges that conventional vaccines do not meet.…
ABOVE: Poultry farmers consistently face multifaceted challenges, with rodent control standing out as a critical concern. In the ever-evolving agricultural landscape, poultry farmers consistently face multifaceted challenges, with rodent control standing out as a critical concern. The stakes are particularly high in the poultry industry, where the health and productivity of egg layers are paramount.…
March 2024 poultry industry headlines: Australian Chicken Meat Federation 2024 update PHA’s 2024-2027 strategic plan FSANZ Egg Standard Review 4.2.5 impact Challenges coming for poultry industry Technicians in hot water RodenBox’s revolutionary approach in poultry farming Dozens of choices when it comes to eggs National biosecurity strategy implementation plan released Australia’s National Biosecurity Training Hub…
ABOVE: Tenacious Ventures co-founder and managing partner and speaker at EvokeAg 2024 Sarah Nolet. For the start-up world, 2023 was a very challenging year. Across the board, the number of deals, speed of investment, valuations and totals invested all saw a downturn. Uncertainty ran high. Conservatism pervaded. It was tough for investors and start-ups alike.…
ABOVE: Rodent control on poultry farms is a priority as they are vectors of diseases, however it is a challenge in this industry because of the provision of abundant food and nesting sites. Photo: Chris F In order for control of rodent populations on poultry farms, baits must be constantly monitored and the facilities must…