These following websites cater to pig farmers of all size and scale, offering tools, training, and guidelines to maintain effective piggery operations.

Australian Pork

Australian Pork Limited is the RDC/ producer-owned organization that promotes the Australian pork industry and provides a range of valuable resources and guidelines for sustainable pig farming. APL invests in research and technologies to improve pig welfare and health while offering guides and standards for pig care. With its focus on biosecurity, environmental management, and quality assurance, APL supports producers in maintaining an ethical and sustainable farming model.

• Australian Pork Resources here
• Agriculture Victoria’s Information on Piggeries here

Farm Biosecurity Resources

 
Farm Biosecurity offers an extensive array of tools to help farmers enhance biosecurity measures in their piggery operations. This hub provides planning templates, practical guides, and related information addressing diseases like African Swine Fever (ASF) and Japanese Encephalitis. Materials are designed for operations ranging from hobby farms to commercial-scale piggeries. Notable tools include the Pig Biosecurity Management Toolkit and fact sheets on swill feeding and mosquito control.

Agriculture Victoria provides resources targeted toward biosecurity compliance and sustainable farming. Pig farmers can benefit from guidelines on managing diseases, templates for biosecurity plans, and legislation updates regarding livestock management. The website emphasizes practical solutions, such as training sessions for biosecurity risk management and the availability of free worm testing for pig herds until June 2024. Planning permits for establishing pig farms are also covered to guide farmers in navigating complex regulatory environments

• Farm Biosecurity here

• NSW Local Land Services Biosecurity Planning Toolkit here

Training and Certification Programs

Training programs like the Australian Pork Industry Quality Assurance Program (APIQ✓®) are another vital hub for farmers. APIQ✓® uses HACCP principles to bolster biosecurity, animal welfare, and sustainability in farm operations, ensuring that farmers meet high industry standards. Educational resources and certification programs help farmers demonstrate responsible farming practice.

APIQ✓® program here.

Environmental Guidelines

Environmental considerations are integral for sustainable pig farming, and this page provides comprehensive guides for both indoor and outdoor piggeries. Resources include environmental management plans, nutrient management strategies, and effluent disposal methods. With a focus on reducing environmental impact, the guidelines cover topics such as buffer distances, cleaner production methods, and carcass management. These materials assist piggery owners in aligning their practices with regulatory requirements and minimizing risks to surrounding ecosystems.

Pork Australia’s Environmental Guidelines here

These resource hubs collectively provide Australian pig farmers with comprehensive resources for maintaining sustainable and compliant operations. Including APL’s interactive tools to Farm Biosecurity’s actionable templates, the platforms address core areas such as biosecurity measures, quality assurance, environmental sustainability, and operational efficiency

If you know of any resources you’d like listed on this page, why not get in touch?