Trees put dollars in farmers' pockets

Money may not grow on trees, but planting them can help put dollars in the pockets of dairyfarmers.
Money may not grow on trees, but planting them can help put dollars in the pockets of dairyfarmers.

Researchers sequence rumen bugs

In an effort to figure out how to stop cows belching so much methane, a team of researchers has unearthed the bugs that live in the first of a cow's four stomachs.
18 May 18 In an effort to figure out how to stop cows belching so much methane, a team of researchers has unearthed the bugs that live in the first of a cow's four stomachs.
Livestock - Feeding/Nutrition

Components core to SA herd

SOUTH East South Australian dairyfarmers Don and Jen Stolp have worked to find the balance between their New Zealand knowledge and the Australian environment.
17 May 18 SOUTH East South Australian dairyfarmers Don and Jen Stolp have worked to find the balance between their New Zealand knowledge and the Australian environment.
Industry News - General

Norco dumped from hospital contract

MILK processor Norco has been dumped as the primary milk supplier to NSW north coast hospitals and replaced by foreign-owned company Dairy Farmers.
17 May 18 MILK processor Norco has been dumped as the primary milk supplier to NSW north coast hospitals and replaced by foreign-owned company Dairy Farmers.
Industry News - General

Science gives dairy a credible voice

Science is the key to the long-term sustainability of the global dairy industry, according to the new director general of the International Dairy Federation Caroline Emond.
16 May 18 Science is the key to the long-term sustainability of the global dairy industry, according to the new director general of the International Dairy Federation Caroline Emond.
Industry News - General

Global prices up 1.9%

Prices at the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction on Tuesday lifted 1.9 per cent overall to reach US$3637.
16 May 18 Prices at the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction on Tuesday lifted 1.9 per cent overall to reach US$3637.
Industry News - General

Dairy scientists to gain insight

A SOUTH East South Australian dairy consultant is one of four up-and-coming scientists set to travel to the United States to attend one of the world’s biggest dairy science conferences.
15 May 18 A SOUTH East South Australian dairy consultant is one of four up-and-coming scientists set to travel to the United States to attend one of the world’s biggest dairy science conferences.
Livestock - Herd Health

NZ disease outbreak lessons

A group of young Victorian dairy representatives saw first hand in February the impact a serious disease outbreak is having on the New Zealand industry.
15 May 18 A group of young Victorian dairy representatives saw first hand in February the impact a serious disease outbreak is having on the New Zealand industry.
Industry News - General

Biological worm control product approved

A new biological worm control product has been approved for use by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
14 May 18 A new biological worm control product has been approved for use by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
Livestock - Herd Health

Giumellis find a balance in dairy life

BALANCING the commitments of a young family with four children aged six and under and running a 370 cow dairy farm enterprise at Benger is the tightrope Mick and Sophia Giumelli walk daily.
14 May 18 BALANCING the commitments of a young family with four children aged six and under and running a 370 cow dairy farm enterprise at Benger is the tightrope Mick and Sophia Giumelli walk daily.
Industry News - General

Saputo announces step up

Saputo Australia has announced a step up for its southern milk region and NSW suppliers.
11 May 18 Saputo Australia has announced a step up for its southern milk region and NSW suppliers.
Industry News - General

No hiding with herd testing

Herd testing has given Brad and Meagan O'Shannessy a quick and clear understanding of their cows' production and performance, resulting in easier culling, decision making and even pregnancy testing.
11 May 18 Herd testing has given Brad and Meagan O'Shannessy a quick and clear understanding of their cows' production and performance, resulting in easier culling, decision making and even...
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Basin plan back on track

Labor has backed the government to pull the Murray Darling Basin Plan from the fire.
10 May 18 Labor has backed the government to pull the Murray Darling Basin Plan from the fire.
Industry News - General

Kiewa dairy to stay open, jobs saved

KIEWA’S historic dairy plant will not close with new owner Saputo deciding to keep it open and retain cream cheese production at the factory.
10 May 18 KIEWA’S historic dairy plant will not close with new owner Saputo deciding to keep it open and retain cream cheese production at the factory.
Industry News - General

Coles milk fund in firing line

​The Victorian Farmers Federation Coles Farmers' Fund was in the firing line at the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria annual meeting on Friday.
09 May 18 ​The Victorian Farmers Federation Coles Farmers' Fund was in the firing line at the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria annual meeting on Friday.
Industry News - General

Trust thrust of new approach

Dairy Australia plans to target an influential group of consumers to address declining trust in the industry.
09 May 18 Dairy Australia plans to target an influential group of consumers to address declining trust in the industry.
Industry News - General

UDV opposes new transport laws

The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria wants new Chain of Responsibility laws scrapped, just weeks after they were approved.
07 May 18 The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria wants new Chain of Responsibility laws scrapped, just weeks after they were approved.
Industry News - General

Genetic gain speeds up

A recent analysis of genetic trends in the Australian dairy herd shows that the rate of genetic gain has accelerated in the past decade.
07 May 18 A recent analysis of genetic trends in the Australian dairy herd shows that the rate of genetic gain has accelerated in the past decade.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Milk processors need to step up: UDV

VICTORIAN dairy farmers are demanding processors take their share of responsibility for issues plaguing the dairy industry – or face possible Federal government intervention.
04 May 18  1 VICTORIAN dairy farmers are demanding processors take their share of responsibility for issues plaguing the dairy industry – or face possible Federal government intervention.
Industry News - General

Mixed reaction to ACCC report

DAIRY leaders have expressed mixed reaction to the findings and recommendations of an extensive independent examination of competition flaws impacting their sector including slamming major supermarkets not being rebuked for selling milk at $1 per litre.
04 May 18 DAIRY leaders have expressed mixed reaction to the findings and recommendations of an extensive independent examination of competition flaws impacting their sector including slamming...
Industry News - General

Dairy industry to face Animals Australia

DAIRY farmers will go head to head with one of Australian agriculture’s biggest and most outspoken critics - Animals Australia - at a public forum in Melbourne.
03 May 18  1 DAIRY farmers will go head to head with one of Australian agriculture’s biggest and most outspoken critics - Animals Australia - at a public forum in Melbourne.
Industry News - General

VDL woes raise questions on FIRB role

Turmoil at Australia’s biggest dairy company, Tasmania’s Moon Lake Investments, has raised serious questions about the role of the Foreign Investment Review Board, say China experts.
03 May 18 Turmoil at Australia’s biggest dairy company, Tasmania’s Moon Lake Investments, has raised serious questions about the role of the Foreign Investment Review Board, say China experts.
Industry News - General

Advertiser: McLanahan to distribute complete livestock effluent system

Advertiser content for McLanahan WITH a passion for innovation and their usual focus on products that are robust and reliable, global supplier McLanahan Corporation, has released a complete system for managing pasture based livestock effluent.
02 May 18 Advertiser content for McLanahan WITH a passion for innovation and their usual focus on products that are robust and reliable, global supplier McLanahan Corporation, has released a...
Equipment and Technology - Waste Management

Advertiser: Exceeding tomorrow’s agricultural needs

Advertiser content for KEENAN: WITH a vision to become leaders in ethical and profitable farming solutions, KEENAN is focused on maximising feed efficiency and driving global farm profits through precision nutrition.
02 May 18 Advertiser content for KEENAN: WITH a vision to become leaders in ethical and profitable farming solutions, KEENAN is focused on maximising feed efficiency and driving global farm...
Livestock - Feeding/Nutrition
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Business in focus through tough times

Gippsland dairyfarmers Paul and Lisa Mumford have ridden the Focus Farm rollercoaster through one of the toughest periods in recent memory. 30 May 18 Gippsland dairyfarmers Paul and Lisa Mumford have ridden the Focus Farm rollercoaster through one of the toughest...

Profiting from pasture

Profiting from pasture Haydn Pocock only needs to look at his paddocks in spring to see the impact of Feeding Pastures for Profit (FPFP). 29 May 18 Profiting from pasture Haydn Pocock only needs to look at his paddocks in spring to see the impact of Feeding...

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The helmet requirement is plain stupid as is mandatory helmets on pushbikes - have a read of the
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Why does Adam insist on doing the biding of the processors? That is their line and he has
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The dairy industry is unnatural, unhealthy and extremely cruel.

Grants help farmers cut energy costs

Dairyfarmers around Australia have used grants to install new equipment in the dairy to help cut energy costs. 01 Jun 18 Dairyfarmers around Australia have used grants to install new equipment in the dairy to help cut energy costs.

Advertiser: McLanahan to distribute complete livestock effluent system

Advertiser content for McLanahan WITH a passion for innovation and their usual focus on products that are robust and reliable, global supplier McLanahan Corporation, has released a complete system for managing pasture based livestock effluent.02 May 18 Advertiser content for McLanahan WITH a passion for innovation and their usual focus on products that are robust...

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...