Pioneer Water Tanks provides world-class water storage solutions to agricultural and livestock industries right across Australia – and the New South Wales pork industry is no exception.
Few things are more Australian than sitting down to a big breakfast of bacon and eggs, or grabbing a bacon and egg roll after a long night out, all made possible by the dedication of local pork producers.
The NSW pork industry is recognised for producing premium-quality meat under production systems that prioritise animal welfare. With strong consumer demand for free-range and higher-welfare pork, the state’s producers continue to lead the way in delivering both quality and sustainability.
In New South Wales, piggeries rely heavily on secure water storage to keep herds healthy and productive. The average pig can need anywhere from 3 litres a day for weaning piglets, up to an incredible 45 litres a day for lactating sows, making reliable access to clean water essential. With tanks built to last for decades, you can rest assured your pigs will be well supplied year after year.
Pioneer Water Tanks offers a wide range of steel water tank sizes, from 12,000L right up to 500,000L, ensuring that no matter the size or scale of your piggery – whether intensive or free-range – we have the right storage solution to keep your operation running smoothly.
The New South Wales pork industry has traditionally been dominated by a smaller number of larger producers, but in recent years free-range and organic operations have expanded rapidly to meet growing consumer demand for higher-welfare products. This has led to a more diverse and dynamic industry, with both large-scale enterprises and smaller family-run farms playing key roles.
NSW is home to a significant share of Australia’s pig herd, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, with the vast majority of production aimed at the domestic market. Major supermarket chains and processors rely heavily on NSW pork to meet national demand, ensuring the industry remains a vital part of the state’s agricultural economy.
On average, Australians eat around 20–25kg of pork each year. While this is less than beef or chicken consumption, it still exceeds lamb and other meats. Much of this comes in the form of bacon, ham and smallgoods, which account for roughly 70% of all pork eaten in Australia – highlighting the central role of processed pork in the national diet.
While beef may dominate when it comes to the most widely used by-products, pork production also provides a surprising range of essential secondary products beyond the dinner table.
Alongside fatty and bone-derived products used in fertilisers, soaps and lubricants, the pork industry contributes to vital medical applications. Thanks to the biological similarities between pigs and humans, pork by-products are used in the manufacture of insulin, as well as in the development of heart valves and other life-saving medical treatments.
So next time you enjoy pork, bacon or ham, it’s worth remembering that the industry not only supports farmers and feeds families across New South Wales, but also plays a role in keeping people healthier and saving lives.
For any questions you may have regarding our range of large steel tanks, contact us on 0490 089 551.
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