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# Egg Farmers of Australia

The voice of Australian Egg Farmers

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- [Mental health in agriculture: Why it’s ok to ask for help](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/2026/06/25/mental-health-in-agriculture-why-its-ok-to-ask-for-help/) - Mental health in agriculture is one of the most pressing, yet often unspoken, challenges facing rural Australians. This includes the egg farming industry. Behind the resilience and independence that define farming communities lies a reality that is harder to confront, one where isolation, financial pressure, climate uncertainty, interest rates, rising farm input costs and very
- [AUSTRALIA'S FIRST IN-OVO SEXED CHICKS DELIVERED IN COMMERCIAL LAYER INDUSTRY FIRST](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/2026/06/15/australias-first-in-ovo-sexed-chicks-delivered-in-commercial-layer-industry-first/) - Specialised Breeders Australia (SBA), Australia's leading supplier of commercial layer genetics, has successfully delivered the country's first commercial in-ovo sexed day old chicks to McLean Farms. The inaugural placement was made in June 2026, making McLean Farms the first commercial egg producer in Australia to receive chicks produced using in-ovo sex determination technology. In May,
- [](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/2026/05/25/5316/) - EGG FARMING BODY CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY Egg Farmers of Australia marked a remarkable milestone on June 13 with its 10th anniversary dinner in Sydney. Bringing together egg farmers, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across Australia, the dinner proved more than just a celebration. It was a powerful reflection on a decade of resilience, innovation and unity within
- [EGG FARMERS CEO SPEAKS AT IN ANIMAL HEALTH AUSTRALIA WEEK](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/2026/04/14/egg-farmers-ceo-speaks-at-in-animal-health-australia-week/) - Egg Farmers of Australia CEO Melinda Hashimoto was among the key note speakers at the 2026 Animal Health Australia (AHA) Week in Canberra. AHA brings together government and agricultural industries to deliver important animal health and biosecurity programs. This includes overseeing the Emergency Animal Health Response Agreement, of which Egg Farmers of Australia is a
- [Christmas egg supply looking good for 2025](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/2025/11/21/christmas-egg-supply-looking-good-for-2025/) - Australians can be assured there are plenty of eggs available for all their favourite festive dishes this Christmas — from pavlovas, quiches and custards to breakfast scrambles and baked delights. Egg Farmers of Australia CEO, Melinda Hashimoto, said Australian egg farmers have worked hard throughout the year to ensure shelves are well stocked for the
- [Melinda's Memo - July 2025](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/2025/06/25/melindas-memo/) - Egg farmers around the nation would be thrilled that we now have freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. With the recent global unrest, there are concerns of higher fuel, fertiliser and soy meal prices will impact our industry. Higher feed prices may also be on the way, depending on the impact to shipping routes should

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- [HOME](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/) - Egg Farmers of Australia was established in 2016 as the industry representative body for advocacy. Let us support you in all aspects of egg farming.
- [MEDIA](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/media/) - 2026 March 2026 - Easter boosts real Egg sales May 2026 - Egg farmers welcome new chick selection technology to Australia 2025 December 2025 - Christmas Eggs supply is looking good November 2025 - Egg Industry Awards announced in Fremantle October 2025 - Egg CEO heads to Japan on study mission July 2025 - Bacon
- [EFA CLASSIFIEDS](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/efa-classifieds/) - TO ADVERTISE IN OUR EFA CLASSIFIEDS – CHECK OUT OUR FEE SCHEDULE Corporate Advertisements Corporate Sponsors, if you would like to submit your Advertisement, please email EFA at info@eggfarmersaustralia.org Jobs Available Buy, Swap and Sell There are currently no listings. Please contact us if you'd like to advertise here!
- [NEWS](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/news-2/) - POULTRY POST Opt-in national poultry subscription now open. There has been an update in the push by Egg Farmers of Australia to seek a national register for all egg and poultry producers (commercial and backyard) to help authorities manage risk zones and to feed out information to property owners during major bird disease outbreaks. In
- [EGG INDUSTRY](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/egg-industry-2/) - Overview (Facts and stats) Egg Farmers of Australia support our members through advocacy for all farming systems. There are three main farming systems used in Australia which are classed as free range, barn and cage. Free range and barn are often referred to as cage free. Free range egg production has grown significantly over recent
- [MEMBER PROFILES](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member-profiles/)
- [ABOUT US](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/about-us/) - What We Do Egg farmers produce 17 million eggs every single day of the year to feed Australian families. We represent 85% of all Australian egg farming, and our members are involved in all farming methods, including cage, barn, and free-range. Learn more Our Values We’re committed to openness and transparency in our core responsibilities
- [Haley Grace](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/haley-grace/) - Haley Grace Administration Assistant Bringing over ten years of experience across administration, insurance operations, client management, and the small business sector. Most recently, she has worked as the office administrator for a family construction business. Haley resides in Emu Park with her husband, David, and their two young boys, Jarlie and Koa. How do you
- [POLICIES](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/policies/) - Connecting Egg Production to consumers, supermarkets and exporters Egg Production Systems and Consumers Egg Farmers of Australia support cage, barn and free range egg production systems and believe that consumers should have the right to choose the eggs they wish to consume. Egg Farmers of Australia believe that the consumer should drive demand of the
- [Tina Grech](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/tina-grech/) - Tina Grech (SA) Senior Livestock Nutritionist Tina has been involved in the Poultry industry for over 25 years, and now specialises in Poultry Nutrition. Tina’s career has seen her work in a variety of roles in the industry - including managing a commercial poultry farm, training university students and poultry nutrition research. Her current role is
- [Tugrul Durali](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/tugrul-durali/) - Tugrul Durali (QLD) Tugrul Durali is a familiar face to Australian egg farmers as the representative for Avian Management Services. How many years have you been involved in or around the egg industry?• Around 25 years as professionally. I’m originally from Türkiye’s Gallipoli region and spent my entire childhood and early adult years working on
- [Brian Ahmed](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/brian-ahmed/) - Brian Ahmed VIC Director A second-generation egg farmer, Brian has been part of the Australian egg industry from an early age. His parents established L.T’s Egg Farm in 1970, located in Werribee South, laying the foundations for a strong family-run operation. In 2000, Brian returned his focus to the family farm, where he diversified the
- [Kate Mason](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/kate-mason/) - Kate Mason WA Director Katie has been involved in the egg industry since 2005, beginning at just 19 years of age with 150 chickens on her husband’s family farm in Kojonup. What started as a small operation has grown into a thriving, multi-enterprise family business built on hard work, innovation, and a deep passion for
- [Member Resources](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member-resources/) - REPORTS & PAPERS EFA Annual Report 19-20 EFA Annual Report 20-21 EFA Annual Report 21-22 EFA Annual Report 22-23 EFA Annual Report 23-24 EFA Annual Report 24-25 FACT SHEETS Avian Influenza (AI) Factsheet – Valuation and Compensation Avian Influenza (AI) – Factsheet for Producers Avian Influenza (AI) – Factsheet Control Measures Avian Influenza (AI) – Factsheet Stakeholder EFA
- [Kylie Jackson](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/kylie-jackson/) - Kylie Jackson Organisation Coordinator Administration Background with over 20 years’ experience Former career: Office Manager for seven years for Federal Member of Parliament and Assitant Minister, other roles include Human resources and Contract Mangement. Kylie resides in Rockhampton with her husband, Lachlan, and their three children — Georgia, Lucy, and James. How do you like
- [Melinda Hashimoto](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/melinda-hashimoto/) - Melinda Hashimoto CEO Farmer’s daughter from a small beef property (Brahman cross) Reside in Rockhampton Former career roles include: Adviser to Ministers for Agriculture at Federal and State Levels and QLD Department of Trade and Investment. Portfolio areas: poultry, pork, horticulture, wine, emerging industries, and bovine genetics Married to Ryo (pronounced Rio), bereaved parents of
- [Darren Letton](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/darren-letton/) - Darren Letton Director SA & TAS Glenview Poultry Farm is a family owned and run business that has been established in the Riverland for 55 years. My wife Sharon and I manage the farm together. Glenview poultry farm houses 28000 hens with 16000 as cage and 12000 as free range ranging at around 4000 birds
- [Andy Crocker](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/andy-crocker/) - Andy Crocker QLD Director Andy was appointed as the CEO of McLean Farms in December 2021. McLean Farms was established by Arthur and Hope McLean in Pittsworth in 1950, from which it grew to the thriving agricultural business that it is today, servicing the Australian and international egg markets through Sunny Queen. Serving as a
- [Brett Langfield](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/brett-langfield/) - Brett Langfield Chair, NSW Director Brett is the Managing Director – Poultry of the Langfield Family’s vertically integrated egg production business with rearing, laying, feed milling and transport for eggs and feed. Working with his brothers Simon and Justin they continued to build the business that was established by their parents in 1967. Located in
- [NEWSLETTERS](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/newsletters/) - NEWSLETTERS Below you will find links to current and previous newsletters 2025 June EGG NEWS MONTHLY - 2 June 2025 ILT E-Update - 10 June 2025 Save the Date: EFA 10 Year Anniversary Dinner - 13 June 2025 AI Update #25 - 13 June 2025 VALE John Coward - 17 June 2025 NSW SE Update
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- [EFA Membership Form](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/membership-form/) - Why Join Egg Farmers of Australia? The benefits of Egg Farmers of Australia Membership Policy Development on Biosecurity, Food Safety and Legislation impacting Egg Farmers at a National level Biosecurity Eggs News Monthly and biosecurity notifications Liaising with state farming organisation on issues that impact nationally Assistance to members and industry during biosecurity responses Undertaking
- [Dr Alex-Kate Langfield](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/dr-alex-kate-langfield/) - Dr. Alex-Kate Langfield (NSW) Director & Senior Veterinarian - HatchHouse Dr Alex-Kate Langfield is a poultry veterinarian with a lifelong connection to the egg industry. Raised on a commercial layer farm, she brings firsthand insight into the realities of poultry production—insight that now drives her strategic and veterinary leadership at Hatch House. Since graduating with
- [Gallagher](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/gallagher/) - Gallagher (formerly Tresidder Insurance Brokers) (Silver Corporate Member) Tresidder Insurance Brokers joined with Gallagher, one of Australia’s largest and most respected insurance brokers, in April 2025. Our team of brokers have worked closely with the egg industry since 2011 providing expert advice on the unique risks and challenges your businesses face. Now with the backing
- [Rohde Egg Co](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/rohde-egg-co/) - Martin Rohde - Rohde Egg Co. (SA) The Rohde family have been producing eggs in the pristine surrounds of Tarlee, on the southern edge of the Clare Valley for over 65 years. In the 1950s, Ian and Jill Rohde purchased a few layer hens with the purpose to provide supplementary income to their cropping and
- [Keans Free Range Eggs](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/keans-free-range-eggs/) - Emelia & Harley Kean - Kean's Free Range Eggs (VIC) Kean’s Free Range Eggs are a third generation family owned and operated farm. We have been producing and selling eggs since 1952 and we are highly committed to caring for our hens and providing top quality fresh free range eggs to our customers. We are
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- [Dr Peter C. Scott](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/dr-peter-c-scott/) - Dr. Peter C. Scott (VIC) Peter has spent 42 years working in the poultry livestock industry. His experience provides a holistic approach to all aspects regarding the management of poultry. He established Scolexia as an animal and avian health consultancy in 1989, a company now providing a diverse range of services in agribusiness. He is
- [Diamond Valley Eggs](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/diamond-valley-eggs-2/) - Diamond Valley Eggs (VIC) Tony Nesci has been involved in the egg industry for over 60 years. Tony’s family were market gardeners when he was a child and Tony then branched out into egg farming following a career in sales. Tony is a former Egg Farmers of Australia Director for Victoria so has contributed at
- [Bede & Narelle Burke](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/bede-narelle-burke/) - Bede & Narelle Burke - Glenwarrie Partnership (NSW) Australian Eggs Board Director Former EFA Chair and NSW Director Egg Production Style: Caged Tamworth farmer of 1400 hectares Mixed cropping, grazing of beef cattle, feed lotting, prime lambs, and egg production enterprise Egg production in 4 age groups with an integrated feed milling system Chairman of
- [Andrew and Lisa Postregna](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/andrew-and-lisa-postregna/) - Andrew and Lisa Postregna (VIC) Andrew and Lisa run Tamarix Poultry Farm in Bangholme Victoria. Andrew’s father Gus (Agostino) began the egg business in the early 1960’s in Noble Park and after marrying Alma moved to Keysborough where a new farm was set up with Gus’s brothers in the early 1970’s. After the family parted
- [Specialised Breeders Australia](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/specialised-breeders-australia/) - Specialised Breeders Australia (Platinum Corporate Member) Specialised Breeders Australia is the largest supplier of day old chicks and point of lay pullets to the Australian egg industry. Based close to the Victorian city of Bendigo and employing approximately 140 staff, SBA supplies the world’s leading layer breeds, Hy-Line® Brown and Lohmann Brown to Australian egg producers.
- [Somerville Egg Farm (VIC)](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/somerville-egg-farm-vic/) - Somerville Egg Farm (VIC) Somerville Egg Farm is owned and operated by the Napolitano family and has been in business for over three decades. Our farmers hold generations of experience in the Australian agriculture industry and are dedicated to providing customers with premium eggs that are affordably priced. We are one of Victoria’s top sources
- [Lallemand Animal Nutrition](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/lallemand-animal-nutrition/) - Lallemand Animal Nutrition (Gold Corporate Member) We are Lallemand Animal Nutrition – a global leader in the science of fermentation – and a primary producer of yeast and bacteria. Our passion is harnessing microorganisms to optimise animal well-being and performance, forage management, and the animal environment. We remain unwavering in our commitment to helping our
- [Ian Wilson](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/ian-wilson/) - Ian Wilson - Fremantle Eggs Company (WA) Former career: Along with the farm, Ian and his father and two brothers were also successful as hobby racehorse trainers and breeders, and enjoyed quite a lot of success throughout the 80’s and 90’s. Australian Egg Board Director Former WA Egg Farmers of Australia Director 3rd Generation Free
- [Tom and Jo Moore](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/tom-and-jo-moore/) - Tom and Jo Moore (NSW) Tom and Jo from Tenterfield have worked hard as first-generation egg farmers to take on board new and cutting edge practices at their free range egg farm. With an increasing demand for production, the family commenced egg farming in 2015 and New England Free Range Eggs have gone from strength
- [Queensland United Egg Producers (QUEP)](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/queensland-united-egg-producers-quep/) - Queensland United Egg Producers (QUEP) Queensland United Egg Producers (QUEP) is a founding member of Egg Farmers of Australia. QUEP is among many rural industry groups that sit under the auspice of the Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF). QFF was formally established in 1992 with the purpose of providing a single voice for a diverse range
- [Elanco](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/elanco/) - Elanco (Gold Corporate Member) Our Vision Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Our Promise Our promises to society, our customers and employees are to rigorously innovate to improve the health of animals and advocate for our customers while creating value through innovative products, expertise and service. A global leader – Elanco is one of the world’s oldest
- [Fenech Family Farm](https://eggfarmersaustralia.org/member/fenech-family-farm/) - Fenech Family Farm (NSW) We are a proud family business that has been operating for over 60 years. Established by Charlie and Rose Grima (as C&R Grima) in the 1960s, the farm has been managed by three generations of family members. In 2003, upon their retirement, Charlie and Rose passed the farm onto their daughter

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