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Challenges Facing the Poultry & Egg Industry Egg Processors under fire On Tuesday 13 October, the ACCC filed Federal Court proceedings alleging that Australia’s biggest egg supplier, Sunny Queen, and 11 other producers and suppliers breached competition laws by coordinating Australian egg production and supply. The ACCC alleges that, since at least October 2020, suppliers and producers coordinated production volumes, distribution, expansion and culling to manage perceived ove

Base Grow Fee Discussions FY2026 August base grow fee discussions have begun. NSWPGC will work collaboratively with the process to ensure a fair grow fee is provided. The National CPI for the past year is 3.8% and the Sydney CPI is 4.0%. The CPI growth was impacted by the March 2026 War overseas. The current discussions are focused on aligning payments with updated cost modelling to support long-term sustainability across the grower network. Members will be provided with fur

The poultry industry in New South Wales is built on the strength of its growers. Behind every successful farm is not just hard work and investment — but a network of people facing similar challenges, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another. In today’s environment, no grower succeeds alone. Rising costs, regulatory pressures, animal welfare expectations, and market uncertainty mean that collaboration and collective support are more important than ever. The future of poul