Virtual hatchery connects farm to classroom

HOME schooling and delivering stimulating and practical lessons for students in the classroom has been made easier, with the Australian Eggs ‘All About Eggs’ education program launching a brand-new virtual hatchery experience. Thanks to the power of technology, the virtual hatchery gives students the opportunity to enjoy a real farm experience without actually being there.…

Australia on track for above-average winter crop

AUSTRALIA is on track for a major recovery in grain production, with the winter harvest set to come in at above-average levels, according to recently released forecasts by agribusiness specialist Rabobank. In its Australian Winter Crop Production Outlook 2020/2021, the agribusiness bank said that after three successive years of below-average production due to drought in…

Eggs complying with biosecurity and provenance rules

RECENTLY my hometown of Rockhampton played host to Federal Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, the Honourable David Littleproud MP. The Minister was in town to talk about the hot topic of the Federal Budget. It was great to be able to attend a roundtable with other industry representative groups and stakeholders in the…

November 2020

November 2020 poultry industry headlines: From media masterclasses to non-invasive biomarkers The nation’s eggs are complying with biosecurity and provenance rules Socially speaking groups deliver Aussie egg farmers not chicken when it comes to COVID challenge Clean labelling interactive online workshop Housing order in restricted area ends in the Golden Plains Shire Billions of reasons…

October 2020

October 2020 poultry industry headlines: Celebrate World Egg Day Ideas Exchange a cracking event What’s on the horizon for Egg Farmers of Australia Little to be liked about this chicken Update on avian influenza in Victoria Poultry opportunities in China Trespassing punishment must fit the crime Egg industry continues to build trust Value Add Investment…

September 2020

September 2020 poultry industry headlines: ACCC Inquiry into farmer treatment New precision poultry facility and Poultry Hub programs Disease – a disorder of structure or function? Nominations open for Australian Biosecurity Awards Traceable and accountable federal funds shelled out Egg Farmers of Australia welcome ACCC Inquiry National Farmers’ Federation calls for net carbon zero by…

Anpario specialist feed technologies – nature’s answer

ANPARIO plc is a world-leader in producing specialist feed technologies, which are both innovative and tailored to meet the ever-increasing population requirements for healthy food. Anpario’s technologies are sold in over 80 countries through established sales and distribution networks, which includes a number of wholly owned subsidiaries in key markets around the world. Anpario plc’s…

Lilydale celebrates farmers’ dedication

ON July 17, Australia’s favourite free range chicken producer Lilydale launched a national integrated marketing campaign to complement a new logo, packaging and premium range products. The campaign theme, Dedication You Can Taste, is underpinned by the brand’s promise, which gives consumers confidence that its free range chickens are raised with care on Lilydale farms…