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Pig welfare: A contentious issue for Australia’s farmers

What have animal rights groups, state government politics and a battle for market supremacy between two giant retail chains got to do with the issue of welfare in the Australian pig industry? Far too much, would probably be the answer if you asked a typical Australian pig farmer.
    As in many developed economies, the disconnection between consumers and the farmers who grow their food is a root cause of many problems for the Australian intensive... read more »

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Group Housing for Sows: Now it's time to act

There are just 777 days from the start of EuroTier until 1 January 2013. From that date onwards, all gestating sows in the EU will have to be kept in group housing systems. While some producers have already made the switch to group housing, many still have to do so – but how? For those still undecided, EuroTier 2010 comes at the ideal time to help producers make this strategic decision. read more >

North American 'pork wars' continue

Continuing uncertainty about the requirements of US Country of Origin Labelling (COOL), together with a massive increase in the volume of pork exported from the US into Canada, are two of the many issues facing a beleaguered Canadian pork industry, which has seen 20% of its producers wiped out over the past two years. read more >

Obama elected: farm subsidies, protectionism and biofuels?

November 4 saw the election of Barack Obama to the US presidency. How will the Obama administration manage the US agricultural system, from the lessening of support for agribusiness, to diversifying the federal crop programme and banning packers from owning livestock? Several industry experts and politicians share their opinion. read more >

New standards for Salmonella

Salmonella infections have always been a problem for pig producers. As from 2010, standards for Salmonella control in Europe will increase. Pig producers in Europe must be aware of, and manage their obligations in respect of increasing food safety legislation cost-effectively and safely. read more >

Brazil and environmental legislation: learning to live with it

Environmental legislation is often seen and regarded as an obstacle by several players in the swine sector. Many even claim for its softening, e.g. in Brazil. The truth of today is that this kind of legislation is an irreversible trend. Learning to deal with that is what counts. read more >
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