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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 37 MIN

Discover why Martin Rohde continues to raise the bar of animal welfare in egg farming

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When buying eggs, what matters to you? In this chat with Martin Rohde, of Rohde Egg Co, Oli learns what free range actually means, as well as some other intricacies of running a rapidly expanding higher-welfare egg business in South Australia's Clare Valley region. Even when navigating challenges around COVID-19 and avian influenza, the Rohde family has always kept animal welfare at the core of their business decisions, rather than chasing 'numbers on the board'.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Agribusiness and Video Series03:14 Meet Martin Roady: A Third Generation Egg Farmer10:56 Navigating Challenges: COVID-19 and Avian Influenza21:40 The Importance of Biosecurity in Egg Production29:50 Future-Proofing the Business: Growth and SustainabilityCheck out this video we made in partnership with RSPCA Approved, featuring Martin and his team at Rohde's Free Range Eggs.Learn more about how the RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme is improving the lives of farmed animals and making higher-welfare eggs available to consumers. If you enjoyed this conversation, there are plenty more like it. Share with a friend and let us know your thoughts at [email protected].  Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!

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