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For Farmers

Farm Sustainability Dashboard

The Farm Sustainability Dashboard has been designed to improve industry best practice and meet evolving community expectations. It has been created for business owners and is appropriate for farms of all sizes.

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  • FAQ

    Do most teenagers eat breakfast? And could eggs play a role there?

    Research from the 2010 NSW SPANS study indicates that between 30-40% of…

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    Could eggs assist in combating overweight/obesity issues in the teenage population of Australia?

    The level of overweight and obesity in Australian adolescents remains high, due…

  • FAQ

    Do eggs have a positive impact on skin health or the occurence of acne?

    Some evidence suggests higher protein, low glycaemic load diets can improve symptoms…

  • FAQ

    How many eggs can I tell my patients to eat?

    How many eggs is it safe to consume for:

    People with high cholesterol:…

  • FAQ

    Why should I encourage my patients to include eggs in a healthy diet?

    Eggs are a nutrient rich food being a natural source of at…

  • FAQ

    What are the nutrients in eggs?

    Eggs provide protein, fat (two thirds of which is unsaturated fat), omega-3s,…

  • FAQ

    I heard eggs are high in fat, but they do contain a lot of good nutrients, what is more important?

    One egg contains around 5grams of fat (1 tsp) and of this,…

  • FAQ

    Are there particular groups in the Australian population that may particularly benefit from including eggs in their diet?

    There are some groups in the population who may particularly benefit from…

  • FAQ

    Perches

    If perches are used for egg production, these should be positioned to…

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    Feed pans / troughs

    Poultry feed systems must be closed and feed pans and troughs positioned…

  • FAQ

    Compounding mechanical stress

    Good management of cage, barn and free range poultry systems includes a…

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    Pest control

    All poultry housing, free range poultry areas and egg grading facilities should…

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