Egg Industry Employment
A dynamic and progressive industry, Australian egg farms understand the importance of continual improvement and innovation in delivering a sustainable product that is one of our nation’s staples, while taking care of the environment.
The Australian egg industry is farming better by introducing new technologies to better manage egg production.
As the lowest carbon footprint producing industry among animal based proteins, the Australian egg industry is focused on further reducing its carbon footprint through continual improvement and environmentally responsible practices on-farm.
Learn more about our environmentally sustainable initiatives HERE.
Jess Spencer, Poultry Welfare Manager at Days Eggs is proud to be part of an industry that works hard to provide a high-quality product to Australians.
“The egg industry offers a lot of opportunity and a diverse range of roles. I love what I do and I encourage anyone with an interest in working on-farm to consider a career in the egg industry.”
Learn more about careers in the Australian egg industry HERE.
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