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Thursday, December 19, 2024
Approval obtained to expand biggest egg farm in Central Queensland, Australia, despite opposition
An application to increase the largest egg farm in Central Queensland, Australia, to 165,000 chickens has been approved despite objections from neighbours claiming potential issues with increased noise, dust, odour, and traffic.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Australia's chicken eggs may ease with warmer weather and flock rebuilding
Outbreaks of avian influenza in Australia, specifically in Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, earlier this year - and the subsequent culling of about 1.8 million chickens - has led to major disruptions in egg su ...
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Australian supermarket egg purchase limits may trigger panic buying, experts warn
Experts have warned that new limits on egg purchases by Coles, a major Australian supermarket, could encourage panic buying, News.com.au reported.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Australian supermarket chain enforces egg purchase limits amid bird flu outbreak
Coles, a major Australian supermarket chain, has initiated restrictions on egg purchases following the discovery of bird flu at a fifth poultry farm in Victoria, Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
Friday, May 24, 2024
Avian influenza detected on egg farm near Melbourne, Australia
Avian influenza has been detected on an egg farm near Melbourne, Australia, the country's agriculture ministry announced, Reuters reported.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
New emissions calculator empowers Australian egg farmers tackle carbon footprint
Australian egg farmers now have access to an emissions calculator designed to evaluate on-farm carbon emissions and explore reduction strategies, launched by Australian Eggs, a leading research and development organisation for the industry, ...
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Caged egg farmers consider legal action as Victoria, Australia, seeks to end caged production
Caged egg farmers in Victoria, Australia, are preparing for a legal case against the Victorian government if their industry is shut down.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Canadian investor acquires 60% stake in major Australian egg producer
Canada's PSP Investments, the largest institutional investor in Australian agriculture, has made its maiden investment in the poultry sector after spending about $180 million to acquire majority ownership of egg farm operator Ellerslie Free ...
Monday, October 2, 2023
Australia's egg producers struggle to meet domestic demand
There are more than 20 million chickens in Australia's national egg-laying stock but farmers said they are struggling to keep up with the nation's appetite.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Roc Partners acquires Pace Farm, second-largest egg supplier in Australia
In a significant development for Australia's poultry industry, Roc Partners has officially acquired Pace Farm, the nation's second-largest egg supplier, in a deal valued at approximately AUD 350 million (~US$226 million; AUD 1 = US$0.65) ac ...
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Australian Agriculture Ministers hand decision on battery egg phase-out to state governments
Australian agriculture ministers have decided to put the responsibility for phasing out battery eggs back into the hands of state and territory governments, after the ministers endorsed an updated version of the Australian Animal Welfare St ...
Monday, June 19, 2023
Australian egg prices surge as farmers struggle to meet demand amid phased-out cages
Australian consumers have been hit with higher egg prices due to the industry's uncertainty from a pledge by major supermarkets Woolworths and Coles to phase out caged hens by 2025, Nationwide News reported.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Australian egg industry embraces traceability tools to ensure food safety
EggTrace, a free digital tool that provides all Australian egg farmers with access to the necessary tools and technology to trace eggs from laying to dispatch, has been launched to ensure food safety in the industry, The National Tribune re ...
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Farmers in Western Australia concerned as demand for free-range eggs outstrip supply
Farmers in West Australia (WA) are worried that once caged eggs are phased out, they won't be able to supply consumers with enough free-range eggs, ABC News reported.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Caged eggs in Western Australia to be phased out in 10 years
Alannah MacTiernan, Western Australia (WA) Minister for Agriculture and Food, has welcomed a proposal to phase out caged eggs from supermarket shelves within the next 10 years, ABC News reported.

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