Stronger Together: Supporting NSW Poultry Growers

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 poultry farming depends on growers standing together and working as a unified community.

A Shared Industry, Shared Challenges

Poultry growers across NSW face many of the same pressures:

• Increasing production costs

• Regulatory complexity

• Biosecurity risks

• Market volatility

• Consumer expectations

• Environmental responsibilities

These challenges can feel overwhelming when tackled individually. But when growers work together, solutions become clearer and more achievable.

Sharing experience, data, and strategies helps everyone adapt faster and operate more confidently.

The Power of Grower Support

One of the most valuable tools in agriculture is peer support.

Growers who connect regularly with one another gain:

• Practical problem-solving advice

• Real-world operational insights

• Emotional support during difficult periods

• Confidence in decision-making

• Access to shared resources

No textbook replaces the value of advice from someone who has lived the same experience.

A strong grower network reduces isolation and strengthens resilience.

Collaboration Builds Stability

When growers collaborate instead of competing in isolation, the entire industry becomes more stable.

Working together allows growers to:

• Share best practices

• Improve efficiency

• Reduce risk

• Strengthen negotiation positions

• Advocate collectively

• Protect fair industry standards

Unity creates leverage. A coordinated group has a stronger voice than individual operators acting alone.

Supporting Fair and Sustainable Outcomes

Long-term success requires fairness across the supply chain.

Growers must remain financially viable to continue investing in animal welfare, environmental responsibility, and operational improvements. Supporting one another ensures that no farm is left behind and that the industry grows in a balanced way.

Sustainability is not only environmental — it is about protecting livelihoods, families, and communities.