Library & Resources

Library & Resources

News

  • Out of Session Call for Tender: Development of a virtual tour of the pork supply chain

    APL is currently seeking applications from service providers to provide an overview of the pork industry value chain by developing a virtual tour using 360 degree photo and video technology. The tour is to explore both indoor and outdoor pig …

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  • [closed] 2020 Roseworthy ‘Science and Practice of Pig Production’ course registrations

    APL will once again be supporting industry attendance at the “Science and Practice of Pig Production” course, to be held at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus between February 3 and February 14 2020. APL will cover the costs of travel …

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  • African swine fever would cost $2bn: APL

    The national economic impact from an African swine fever (ASF) incursion in Australia would has been estimated to be up to $2.03 billion1 for a larger, multi-point impact over five years. APL funded the ACIL Allen report titled, ‘Economic analysis of …

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  • African swine fever forum

    The NSW Farmers African Swine Fever Forum was held in Young, NSW, on Tuesday 22 October 2019. It was attended by 120 stakeholders interested in obtaining firsthand advice about the ASF virus and how it can be effectively managed. Local …

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Units

The Education Resources use inquiry-based, 21st century learning methodologies and involve hands-on practical and web based activities, group work and critical thinking.

There is a separate unit for the junior primary, primary and junior secondary years of schooling.

To access the Education Resources, click on the links below:

Foundation Year 2 – “Investigating pigs and what they produce”

Years 4/5/6 – “Enterprising pig farmers”

Year 7 – “Changing conditions in the pig industry”

Years 9/10 – “Pork is on the menu”

Years 9/10 – “Producing and marketing Australian pork”

Teacher Resource Pack – Planning a Pig Farm Visit