Amid international efforts to find a vaccine for the deadly pig virus, Australian authorities and industry are bracing for an outbreak that some pig farmers fear is "inevitable".
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Pigs are being buried alive as China’s African swine fever crisis deepens
Amid international efforts to find a vaccine for the deadly pig virus, Australian authorities and industry are bracing for an outbreak that some pig farmers fear is "inevitable".
Free-range pork producer questions industry’s future as family decides to bow out
After 10 years of "working their guts out" and never taking a holiday or a weekend off, the family behind Rhodavale Pork decides to call it a day.
‘The biggest threat to Australia’s agriculture’: Foot-and-mouth disease detections confirmed in airport seizures
A disease that could potentially wipe out Australia's multi-billion-dollar livestock industry has been detected at Australian airports.
Meat contaminated with potentially ‘catastrophic’ foot-and-mouth disease seized at airports
A disease that could potentially wipe out Australia's multi-billion-dollar livestock industry has been detected at Australian airports.
Australian pork industry in crisis
Low prices and exorbitant production costs have sent many Australian piggeries to the wall. Those remaining are in survival mode, and most growers say it has never been tougher.
Agricultural careers perfect fit for people with autism
In Australia only about 40 per cent of autistic adults have a job, yet for one Australian pig farm a new program helping them employ people with autism has been a major boon.
‘Rewarding local produce’: International movement encourages sustainable and ethical farming
A powerful alternative to the negatives of fast food is having a positive impact on the people who choose what they eat.
Pork lovers are turning to ethically raised and killed meat
The demand for free-range pork increases as consumers emphasise taste and animal welfare in decision-making.
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 that's showing no signs of easing.