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 Free Range Pig Farmers Australia

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Welcome Australian Pig Farmers!


Free Range Pig Farmers Australia has identified a need for support for all small scale pork producers, not just free range farmers.  Australia's smallholders make up around 70% of the total pig producers in this country.  The majority of these australian pig farmers raise their pigs a little differently to the commercial industry and sometimes help can be hard to find.  Raising a small herd of pigs outdoors can also present unique challenges. Our aim is to make information easily accessible, understandable and targeted to owners of small pig herds.  We provide a forum for exchange of ideas and experiences and a place where you can ask for guidance and help from other aussie pig farmers.

View the 60 Minutes story on the Australian pig industry.  This story includes an interview filmed at Melanda Park Free Range.

Whether you already own pigs or are contemplating a new venture, you are welcome to join.
International members welcome

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Win a Foxlight!

Purchase a copy of Free Range Pig Farming - Starting Out before March 10th and you go into the draw for a free Foxlight.

These lights keep night time predators at bay.  Protect your newborn piglets with a foxlight.  Easy to install on a fence post, fence wires or hang in a tree.  Automatically turns itself on and off at dusk and dawn.  Economical to run and will operate in all weather conditions.  You can't afford not to have one if you are farrowing your pigs outdoors.




Free Range Pig Farming - Starting Out
by Lee McCosker
An invaluable resource for anyone contemplating free range pig production or just starting out. Answers to common questions like, how much does a pig eat?, what sort of fencing for do I need for free range pigs?, how long does it take to grow a pig to market size? when will my sow farrow? and many more.

If you want to know how it is done and give your free range pig farm a head start, this book is a must have.

This self published booklet tells you everything you need to know about starting out in free range pig farming. Lee McCosker, owner of Melanda Park Free Range, shares with you tips on how to set up systems and work harmoniously with your pigs.

 This introductory level book covers Feeding, Farrowing, Weaning, Herding, Water, Fencing, Animal Health, Stocking Rates, Pasture Based Production, Hutches, Environmental Issues, Breeds, Selling, Production, Record Keeping, The Code of Practice and much more. 

This booklet is written from experience and will help guide you on your journey to becoming a successful free range pig farmer.  Learn more ...

Available also as E-Book option for instant download.

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Book & Membership Package also available
Some levels of membership will give you access to similar articles as well as updates as they become available, along with member forums and newsletters that will keep you up to date.
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We are planning workshops around Australia for the New Year.  These events will include information about farm certification, free range standard, market requirements, selling pigs and general information on getting started in free range farming.  The workshop is free but registration of interest is essential to ensure a day moves into the planning stages in your region.  All are welcome but if you are not already a member you will need to sign up to our free membership to be able to register.
Free Range Pig Farmers Australia
promotes certification programs for free range pig producers.  These Quality Assurance program covers food safety requirements for pigs being sold to abattoirs.

The organisation lobbies for recognition of our industry and is currently working on truth in labelling by petitioning for a nationally recognized definition of the term free range to protect the future of your farming enterprise.


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Australian Pig Farmers offers help and guidance for all small pig producers,no matter what farming system is used.  You will find fact sheets on selling pigs, how the code of practice effects you, discussion forums and much more.

There are different levels of membership depending on the level of assistance you require.





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This website has two sections, one for those that are farming their pigs free range, give their pigs outdoor access at some stage of production, or just contemplating a new free range venture. The other, for producers that raise their pigs indoors.  Which ever category you fit into, you will find helpful articles on the requirements for your pig farm.
 
 
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Disclaimer

The opinions, advice and information contained in this website have not been provided at the request of any person but are offered by The Free Range Pork Farmers Association Incorporated and Australian Pig Farmers solely for informational purposes. While the information provided has been formulated in good faith, it should not be relied on as a substitute for professional advice. Australian Pig Farmers does not accept liability in respect of any action taken by any person in reliance on the content of this publication.












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