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

The CoVID-19 pandemic has thrown up challenges for Australia’s food supply chains, especially coming after severe drought conditions in eastern Australia. However a new ABARES Insights report released this week confirms almost 90 per cent of the food Australians enjoy is homegrown, making Australia’s food security among the world’s strongest. The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the report, saying it affirms the fact that farmers remain on the job during these unprecedented times. “Farmers are continuing to produce, in high volumes, …

With a number of significant issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to assure you that APL is listening to stakeholders in the supply chain and working with governments and representative bodies to limit the impact on our industry. The effective shut-down of the foodservice industry, representing 26 per cent of our market, has created significant supply chain disruption. Many producers are now facing a drop in prices, especially where exposure to the wholesale and foodservice supply chain is greatest. APL is one of a number of …