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…
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 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…
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 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.…
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 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…
V2FOOD, an Australian plant-based meat producer, is crossing the proverbial road into new pastures by launching a line of plant-based crumbed chicken products in three varieties – tenders, nuggets and schnitzel. The new products mark v2food’s third plant-based protein innovation after the success of the company’s v2mince, v2burger and v2sausage, most recently the launch of…
WHILE switching to white fully beaked chickens requires close attention to detail, according to the United Kingdom-based farmer Phil Davies from Powys in Wales, it can improve production and welfare. Colourful debeaking debate Mr Davies and wife Helen began free range egg production in 2018 using brown birds. Colourful debeaking debate But they moved to…
OVER the past few years, we have been reduced to virtual meetings, emails and relying on phone calls to speak with our members. Engaging with members And while these methods have allowed Egg Farmers of Australia to function, there is nothing like being able to visit on-farm and begin engaging with members in person. In…