The true cost of calf deaths

Unacceptably high calf mortality rates on Australian dairies cause significant financial loss to individual enterprises.
Unacceptably high calf mortality rates on Australian dairies cause significant financial loss to individual enterprises.

Chance to bring knowledge home

Fresh from participating in Dairy Australia's 2018 Dairy Science Travel Grants program, Mikaela Baker feels privileged to have been given a rare opportunity to broaden her knowledge and experience in dairy.
16 Sep 18 Fresh from participating in Dairy Australia's 2018 Dairy Science Travel Grants program, Mikaela Baker feels privileged to have been given a rare opportunity to broaden her knowledge and...
Industry News - General

Tool helps plan feed with accuracy

Whether farmers have pastures to manage or are feeding concentrates and purchased fodder, Dairy Australia's Dairy Feed Tools is key to developing and managing feed plans.
15 Sep 18 Whether farmers have pastures to manage or are feeding concentrates and purchased fodder, Dairy Australia's Dairy Feed Tools is key to developing and managing feed plans.
Livestock - Feeding/Nutrition

Bega share offer raising $250m to fund Koroit plant

Bega Cheese is offering ordinary shareholders the chance to buy up to $15,000 in new shares, at a discount, as part of a $250 million capital raising to help bolster its books after its big Koroit dairy factory purchase.
14 Sep 18 Bega Cheese is offering ordinary shareholders the chance to buy up to $15,000 in new shares, at a discount, as part of a $250 million capital raising to help bolster its books after its...
Industry News - General

Dairy vitality starts with calves

The future vitality of the dairy industry depends on getting calf rearing right, world-renowned calf-rearing expert Dr Bob James told the Dairy Research Foundation's 2018 Symposium.
14 Sep 18 The future vitality of the dairy industry depends on getting calf rearing right, world-renowned calf-rearing expert Dr Bob James told the Dairy Research Foundation's 2018 Symposium.
Livestock - Calf Rearing

Spring grazing and silage guides ready

While conditions are variable across the country, spring grazing management and silage are top of mind for dairy farmers as they work to conserve as much quality feed and fibre as possible.
13 Sep 18 While conditions are variable across the country, spring grazing management and silage are top of mind for dairy farmers as they work to conserve as much quality feed and fibre as...
Feed - Hay and Silage

New dairy regulation won’t be a milk price panacea

Greater farmer bargaining power under a new code of conduct is unlikely to influence retailers' cheap milk price plans
12 Sep 18 Greater farmer bargaining power under a new code of conduct is unlikely to influence retailers' cheap milk price plans
Industry News - General

Maximising spring feed with nitrogen

Nitrogen can be a cost-effective way to grow extra feed this spring and beat high bought-in feed prices, providing soil moisture is right.
12 Sep 18 Nitrogen can be a cost-effective way to grow extra feed this spring and beat high bought-in feed prices, providing soil moisture is right.
Feed - Pastures

Peak dairy farmer body now backs mandatory code of practice

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud welcomes Australian Dairy Farmers new support for a mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry.
11 Sep 18 Agriculture Minister David Littleproud welcomes Australian Dairy Farmers new support for a mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry.
Industry News - General

Can 10c/litre more save drought-ravaged dairy farms?

Dairy farmers need more quality feed supplies and better farmgate returns to pay for them.
11 Sep 18 Dairy farmers need more quality feed supplies and better farmgate returns to pay for them.
Industry News - General

Hunt for the smartest dairy app

The Australian Dairy Conference is on the hunt to find the smartest farm apps being used on Australian dairy farms and it wants farmers' help.
11 Sep 18 The Australian Dairy Conference is on the hunt to find the smartest farm apps being used on Australian dairy farms and it wants farmers' help.
Equipment and Technology - Technology

Plea for farm safety follows accident

A Queensland dairy farmer has made an impassioned plea for farmers to take more care with children in their workplaces after his son was seriously injured in a farm accident.
10 Sep 18 A Queensland dairy farmer has made an impassioned plea for farmers to take more care with children in their workplaces after his son was seriously injured in a farm accident.
Farm Business - OH&S

Farmer uses reports to track prices

As feed prices increase across Australia, dairy farmer David Kuhl relies on Dairy Australia's Hay and Grain Reports to keep an eye on pricing, availability and help plan ahead.
09 Sep 18 As feed prices increase across Australia, dairy farmer David Kuhl relies on Dairy Australia's Hay and Grain Reports to keep an eye on pricing, availability and help plan ahead.
Farm Business - General

Feed shortage: Make spring matter

Dairyfarmers navigating the feed shortage can now access a new Dairy Australia campaign, Feed Shortage 2018, as the fodder market continues to be tight.
08 Sep 18 Dairyfarmers navigating the feed shortage can now access a new Dairy Australia campaign, Feed Shortage 2018, as the fodder market continues to be tight.
Livestock - Feeding/Nutrition

Report highlights dairy challenges

Profit on Victorian dairy farms fell in 2017-18 to the fifth-lowest level in 12 years.
07 Sep 18 Profit on Victorian dairy farms fell in 2017-18 to the fifth-lowest level in 12 years.
Farm Business - General

Networks formed in national competition

“Unreal” is how national dairy handler champion Clinton Keir, Sunshine Coast, Qld, described winning the competition.
07 Sep 18 “Unreal” is how national dairy handler champion Clinton Keir, Sunshine Coast, Qld, described winning the competition.
Industry News - General

Dairy microgrid project step closer

The next stage in a project that could see dairy farmers derive income from trading their excess energy production is underway.
06 Sep 18 The next stage in a project that could see dairy farmers derive income from trading their excess energy production is underway.
Equipment and Technology - General

QDO drought levy call gains momentum

DAIRYFARMERS are counting on consumers to show the might of people power by signing a petition that will see them earn an extra 10 cents for every litre of milk they produce.
06 Sep 18 DAIRYFARMERS are counting on consumers to show the might of people power by signing a petition that will see them earn an extra 10 cents for every litre of milk they produce.
Industry News - General

Global prices fall again

Prices fell again on the Global Dairy Trade auction on Tuesday night.
05 Sep 18 Prices fell again on the Global Dairy Trade auction on Tuesday night.
Industry News - General

NZ cafe closed for not offering milk for coffees

A New Zealand cafe owner is being shut down because he is refusing to use cow milk in his coffees.
05 Sep 18 A New Zealand cafe owner is being shut down because he is refusing to use cow milk in his coffees.
Industry News - Overseas

Irish backpacker flourishes in Australian dairy industry

Five years ago, the idea of working in the Australian dairy industry was the last thing on the mind of Ireland’s Rosemary Corcoran – today, she couldn’t think of anything better.
04 Sep 18 Five years ago, the idea of working in the Australian dairy industry was the last thing on the mind of Ireland’s Rosemary Corcoran – today, she couldn’t think of anything better.
Industry News - General

Dairy part of Indonesia-Australia FTA

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said 99 per cent of Australia's trade with Indonesia will have tariffs reduced or eliminated under a new free trade deal.
04 Sep 18 Prime Minister Scott Morrison said 99 per cent of Australia's trade with Indonesia will have tariffs reduced or eliminated under a new free trade deal.
Industry News - General

NSW farmer takes fair price call to the highway

The message from dairyfarmers wanting a price increase on their product has been made loud and clear in a NSW South Coast town, with giant signs appearing on the highway.
03 Sep 18  1 The message from dairyfarmers wanting a price increase on their product has been made loud and clear in a NSW South Coast town, with giant signs appearing on the highway.
Industry News - General

Canadian dairy pricing sours NAFTA

Montreal: American farmers have been frothing against Canada's strict management of its dairy industry for years - so it was not entirely surprising that when hopes of reworking a NAFTA deal evaporated this week, they did so over milk products.
03 Sep 18 Montreal: American farmers have been frothing against Canada's strict management of its dairy industry for years - so it was not entirely surprising that when hopes of reworking a NAFTA...
Industry News - General
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Shredlage: what is it and why?

Shredlage is a patented and branded harvesting process that produces long chopped highly processed silage.11 Oct 18 Shredlage is a patented and branded harvesting process that produces long chopped highly processed silage.

Spring grazing and silage guides ready

While conditions are variable across the country, spring grazing management and silage are top of mind for dairy farmers as they work to conserve as much quality feed and fibre as possible. 13 Sep 18 While conditions are variable across the country, spring grazing management and silage are top of mind for dairy...

Zoom: winter feed with outstanding performance Zoom: winter feed with outstanding performance
Sonik: strong autumn-winter growth activity Sonik: strong autumn-winter growth activity
Matrix: a thoroughly proven perennial ryegrass Matrix: a thoroughly proven perennial ryegrass
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Its about time someone stood up for hardworking dairyfarmers. lets not just point at Coles but
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The processors don’t realize what’s about to hit them with regards milk supply and security.
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A mastitis vaccine will be a great help to women. I hope this study achieve its goal. Anyways, I

Robotics provide milking edge

The Australian dairy industry is committed to supporting investment and successful operation of Automatic Milking Systems (AMS).24 Sep 18  1 The Australian dairy industry is committed to supporting investment and successful operation of Automatic Milking...

Hunt for the smartest dairy app

The Australian Dairy Conference is on the hunt to find the smartest farm apps being used on Australian dairy farms and it wants farmers' help.11 Sep 18 The Australian Dairy Conference is on the hunt to find the smartest farm apps being used on Australian dairy farms...

Bayer’s $88b Monsanto merger bites Aussie cotton R&D

Monopoly market may confront cropping sector under mega-merger proposal.22 Sep 16 Monopoly market may confront cropping sector under mega-merger proposal.

Profit down, but rebounding Nufarm is seeking acquisitions

Australian farm chemical manufacturer Nufarm has repaired its balance sheet and is now hunting for acquisition opportunities.25 Sep 16 Australian farm chemical manufacturer Nufarm has repaired its balance sheet and is now hunting for acquisition...