The challenges and opportunities of COVID-19 continue to dominate the business outlook for Australia’s pork producers. This week’s stabilising pig indicator prices and signals of easing grain prices are particularly welcome given the mounting pressure on farmgate profitability in recent weeks. As confirmed during this week’s APL Board and Delegates meetings, our team remains steadfast in our focus to ensure Australian pork emerges strongly over the coming months across all marketplaces. The staggered resumption of foodservices across Australia this week is a key step …

Market disruption caused by COVID-19 is front of mind for producers and our supply chain partners, especially the pressure being experienced by businesses exposed to the shut-down of the foodservice industry. APL has been closely monitoring supply and demand dynamics, working with all stakeholders to minimise the negative impact COVID-19 might have on our markets. Our work with exporters, government and importing countries has enabled significant volumes of Australian pork to be flown to markets including Singapore and Hong Kong. With exports …

APL have put together a checklist covering key measures around physical distancing, hygiene and cleaning, and staff and visitors that will help Australian pig producers keep their workers safe and limit the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Download the checklist for your workplace