Egg Industry

The South Australian Egg Industry Strategic Plan has been funded and developed by producers, packers and government to address the challenges facing the industry.

The document details the impact of the proposed cage specification changes to meet the proposed animal welfare requirements, grower intentions and develops a scenario for a way forward for egg production in SA. The report highlights the difficulties facing local egg producers as they approach the 2008 deadline and contributes to the egg industry's case for adjustment assistance as a result of the imposition of the proposed cage size requirements.

The PIRSA Food Safety Program has issued a '10 point food safety plan' detailing the minimum requirements for food safety for egg production.

SA Egg Industry Strategic Plan has been funded and developed by producers, packers and government to address the challenges facing the industry. The document details the impact of the proposed cage specification changes to meet the proposed animal welfare requirements, grower intentions and develops a scenario for a way forward for egg production in SA. The report highlights the difficulties facing local egg producers as they approach the 2008 deadline and contributes to the egg industry's case for adjustment assistance as a result of the imposition of the proposed cage size requirements.  

You can request a copy of the Strategic Plan here.