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GrainsAbout 100 workers at South Australia’s Port Wakefield abattoir are without work, after a decision by parent company JBS to move from two shifts to a single day-shift operation. Source: ABC Livestock 100 jobs cut at Primo pig abattoir
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'The drought has finally got us': One of Qld's largest pig farms closes
A free-range pig farmer is forced to dispose of more than 500 free-range pigs as the rising cost of grain takes its toll on the pork industry. Source: ABC Grain ‘The drought has finally got us’: One of Qld’s largest pig farms closes
Brisbane company and director fined $120,000 over raw pork disease risk
A BRISBANE company and its director have been fined $120,000 over the transport and storage of imported uncooked pig meat, considered a serious Foot and Mouth Disease risk. The post Brisbane company and director fined $120,000 over raw pork disease risk appeared first on Sheep Central. Source: Sheep Central Brisbane company and director fined… Read more »
$120,000 fine for serious biosecurity breaches over imported meat
A Brisbane company and its director have been fined a total of $120,000 for biosecurity breaches associated with the transport and storage of imported uncooked meat during 2014 and 2015. The post $120,000 fine for serious biosecurity breaches over imported meat appeared first on Beef Central. Source: Beef Central 0,000 fine for serious biosecurity… Read more »
Over 600,000 pigs culled as African Swine Fever sweeps through China
Authorities scramble to stem the spread of the deadly virus, which has already affected 22 provinces in a country that is home to more than half of the world’s pig population. Source: ABC Livestock Over 600,000 pigs culled as African Swine Fever sweeps through China
The pig farmers who are also processors, saving animals a trip to the abattoir
At a farm in central-west New South Wales, a herd of pigs is slaughtered at a mobile abattoir on the property, meaning the animals never need to leave the farm. Source: ABC Livestock The pig farmers who are also processors, saving animals a trip to the abattoir
Imported beef will play a role in China’s post ASF disease pig industry restructure
The complexity of African Swine Fever in China and its potential impact on the global protein balance sheet cannot be under estimated, nor the enormity of the impact of the disease on protein demand and supply for years to come, writes analyst Simon Quilty, in this final report in his three-part series looking at the… Read more »
Tassie Christmas ham could be off the menu if abattoir closure goes ahead, farmers warn
Tasmanian producers say they may not be able to supply Christmas ham and pork this year if a major abattoir in the state’s north closes. Source: ABC Livestock Tassie Christmas ham could be off the menu if abattoir closure goes ahead, farmers warn
More than 100 jobs at risk after owner abandons Devonport abattoir
Devonport abattoir workers say they are devastated by news that more than 100 jobs could be lost after the abattoir announced plans to close by mid-November. Source: ABC Livestock More than 100 jobs at risk after owner abandons Devonport abattoir
Cartel charges for farmers collectively culling piglets to cut costs
Australia’s pork producers are warned they may face criminal cartel charges if they collectively cull piglets to reduce pork supply. Source: ABC Livestock Cartel charges for farmers collectively culling piglets to cut costs
Hogwash! NSW farmer produces soap from pigs
Declaring his own war on waste, a NSW pig farmer uses fat from his heritage pigs to make soap and help fill the purse. Source: ABC Livestock Hogwash! NSW farmer produces soap from pigs
Couple go the whole hog, moving from city life to farming pigs in Tasmania
Sick of city life, a couple trade their jobs in Brisbane for the green pastures of Tasmania’s Tamar Valley to raise Berkshire pigs. Source: ABC Livestock Couple go the whole hog, moving from city life to farming pigs in Tasmania
Pork lovers are turning to ethically raised and killed meat
The demand for free-range pork has increased as consumers emphasise taste and animal welfare in decision-making. Source: ABC Livestock Pork lovers are turning to ethically raised and killed meat
Plummeting pork price parks $21 million piggery plans
Pork prices at a decade low have forced Western Australia’s largest pig producer, Westpork, to shelve its plans for a $21 million, 68,000-head piggery near Moora, north of Perth. Source: ABC Livestock Plummeting pork price parks million piggery plans
Pig farmers face uncertain future amid prolonged price crash
Australian pig farmers say they are at crisis point, with some considering abandoning the industry due to an ongoing market crash. Source: ABC Livestock Pig farmers face uncertain future amid prolonged price crash
From hammers to ham, a builder's passion for pig farming
South Australia’s Jason Stephenson says his destiny was to be a pig farmer. That’s why he swapped life on the building site for his free-range paddocks on the Eyre Peninsula. Source: ABC Livestock From hammers to ham, a builder’s passion for pig farming
