Tandara does it again

Tandara Brown Swiss stud, Dingee, Vic, again produced the goods at International Dairy Week Brown Swiss Show on Tuesday.
Tandara Brown Swiss stud, Dingee, Vic, again produced the goods at International Dairy Week Brown Swiss Show on Tuesday.

Gippsland Ayrshire breeders dominate

A Gippsland-based dairy operation dominated the Ayrshire results at International Dairy Week on Tuesday.
22 Jan 19 A Gippsland-based dairy operation dominated the Ayrshire results at International Dairy Week on Tuesday.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

New InCalf leader on a mission

Tim Humphris was appointed leader of the InCalf program in July 2018. He has been working in northern Victoria for the past 25 years, 10 as a dairy farmer and 15 as a dairy vet.
22 Jan 19 Tim Humphris was appointed leader of the InCalf program in July 2018. He has been working in northern Victoria for the past 25 years, 10 as a dairy farmer and 15 as a dairy vet.
Livestock - Herd Health

Youth show champion to head to sale

The 2019 International Dairy Week All Breeds Youth Show grand champion heifer will be offered for sale on Wednesday.
21 Jan 19 The 2019 International Dairy Week All Breeds Youth Show grand champion heifer will be offered for sale on Wednesday.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

POW presents 'Year of the Farmer'

An acclaimed Australian writer will be one of the guest speakers at the Power of Women event to be held as part of International Dairy Week. Rosalie Ham, author of the sensational bestseller The Dressmaker, which is now an award-winning film, will talk at the event. Ms Ham was born and raised in Jerilderie, NSW, where her family still farm.
20 Jan 19 An acclaimed Australian writer will be one of the guest speakers at the Power of Women event to be held as part of International Dairy Week. Rosalie Ham, author of the sensational...
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Range of informative seminars

International Dairy Week will again feature a wide range of informative seminars. All seminars will be presented at the Ballantyne Centre at Tatura Park.
19 Jan 19 International Dairy Week will again feature a wide range of informative seminars. All seminars will be presented at the Ballantyne Centre at Tatura Park.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Quality judges for dairy shows

International Dairy Week has again attracted a line up of high-quality judges from around the world.
19 Jan 19 International Dairy Week has again attracted a line up of high-quality judges from around the world.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

New marketing campaign 'hits bullseye'

Gippsland Jersey breeder Trevor Saunders says the new Dairy's Finest and 5 Star promotions
18 Jan 19 Gippsland Jersey breeder Trevor Saunders says the new Dairy's Finest and 5 Star promotions "hit the bullseye" for the breed.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Organic milk richer in omega-3

WORLD leading nutritional research is pointing to organic livestock production as a means of boosting the famous fatty acids linked with a swag of health benefits, omega-3s, without lifting meat consumption.
18 Jan 19 WORLD leading nutritional research is pointing to organic livestock production as a means of boosting the famous fatty acids linked with a swag of health benefits, omega-3s, without...
Industry News - General

Narrow list of buyers for Lion

Lion's sale of its Australian dairy and drinks division is becoming more intricate.
17 Jan 19 Lion's sale of its Australian dairy and drinks division is becoming more intricate.
Industry News - General

The truth behind $1 a litre milk

In a series of anonymous interviews, Australian dairy processors have lifted the veil of secrecy about the deals done with supermarkets behind closed doors. Australian Dairyfarmer asked six questions to address the big issues: why processors supply private label milk, how much it hurts Australian dairy and what needs to change.
17 Jan 19  3 In a series of anonymous interviews, Australian dairy processors have lifted the veil of secrecy about the deals done with supermarkets behind closed doors. Australian Dairyfarmer asked...
Industry News - General

IDW attracts international exhibitors

International Dairy Week this year has attracted international exhibitors, event manager Robyn Barber said.
16 Jan 19 International Dairy Week this year has attracted international exhibitors, event manager Robyn Barber said.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Global dairy prices leap 4.2%

Dairy prices recorded their biggest increase in almost a year at the Global Dairy Trade auction on Tuesday evening.
16 Jan 19 Dairy prices recorded their biggest increase in almost a year at the Global Dairy Trade auction on Tuesday evening.
Industry News - General

Draft mandatory code released

A DRAFT mandatory dairy code of conduct has been released, following consultation across all eight dairy regions last year.
16 Jan 19 A DRAFT mandatory dairy code of conduct has been released, following consultation across all eight dairy regions last year.
Industry News - General

Jersey Australia promotes Dairy’s Finest

A new promotion called Dairy’s Finest highlights the strength of the Jersey cow and milk.
15 Jan 19 A new promotion called Dairy’s Finest highlights the strength of the Jersey cow and milk.
Industry News - General

Migration agreement eases labour pains

Garry Morrison is credited with helping address the region's dairy labour shortage.
14 Jan 19 Garry Morrison is credited with helping address the region's dairy labour shortage.
Industry News - General

Reds push dairy diversity

Dairy production from red factor cows is proving profitable despite drought and dirty politics
11 Jan 19 Dairy production from red factor cows is proving profitable despite drought and dirty politics
Industry News - General

Optimism wanes during tough dairy year

A year of more skinny milk without much cream on top was how most of WA’s dairy farmers found 2018.
10 Jan 19 A year of more skinny milk without much cream on top was how most of WA’s dairy farmers found 2018.
Industry News - General

Dairy sector looks to pricing mechanism

The past 12 months have seen some progress on major issues affecting the dairy industry, albeit not as smoothly as the sector would have liked
09 Jan 19 The past 12 months have seen some progress on major issues affecting the dairy industry, albeit not as smoothly as the sector would have liked
Industry News - General

Why dairy-rich is investing in fake milk

Innovative research is using NZ's food processing skills to meet new-age protein expectations from consumers
08 Jan 19 Innovative research is using NZ's food processing skills to meet new-age protein expectations from consumers
Industry News - General

Dairy to join forces to set agenda

There is no doubt the industry has come up against challenges over a number of years - rising production costs, price competition in domestic and international markets, tough seasons and market volatility.
07 Jan 19  1 There is no doubt the industry has come up against challenges over a number of years - rising production costs, price competition in domestic and international markets, tough seasons and...
Industry News - General

BPI becoming preferred breeding index

The Balanced Performance Index (BPI) is rapidly becoming the preferred index of genetic merit used by Australian dairy farmers and the herd improvement industry.
06 Jan 19 The Balanced Performance Index (BPI) is rapidly becoming the preferred index of genetic merit used by Australian dairy farmers and the herd improvement industry.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Young farmers travel overseas

This week, Holstein Australia will welcome an United Kingdom representative as part of the Holstein UK Australia Exchange program that has been running for three years now.
05 Jan 19 This week, Holstein Australia will welcome an United Kingdom representative as part of the Holstein UK Australia Exchange program that has been running for three years now.
Industry News - General

Queensland dairy farm profit drops

The release of the report from the Queensland Dairy Accounting Scheme (QDAS) for the 2017-18 year showed a significant drop in profitability for Queensland dairy farms.
04 Jan 19 The release of the report from the Queensland Dairy Accounting Scheme (QDAS) for the 2017-18 year showed a significant drop in profitability for Queensland dairy farms.
Farm Business - General
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Maize good option for SA dairy farmers

A TOUGH 2018-19 season and improved irrigation technology has inspired a new crop along the river flats at Murray Bridge, South Australia. 30 Jan 19 A TOUGH 2018-19 season and improved irrigation technology has inspired a new crop along the river flats at Murray...

Key principles for summer grazing

Best management practice of ryegrass and managing the residual height throughout dry periods is critical to enhance persistence of pasture. 26 Dec 18 Best management practice of ryegrass and managing the residual height throughout dry periods is critical to enhance...

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ABOUT TIME SOMEONE REALISED THE MILK INDUSTRY IS NEAR EXTINCT. tO PRODUCE MILK COSTS MONEY MUCH
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Hello Frank, I suspect that the air entry problems I have experienced in silage bales over the
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Hope they are ready for when the milk pool drops below 8 billion litres and stays there.

Robots monitor mastitis at Pyengana

MASTITIS management is highly effective but far from conventional for Tasmanian dairy farm manager Richard Hori. That's no surprise given the herd is milked through a robotic dairy. 23 Jan 19 MASTITIS management is highly effective but far from conventional for Tasmanian dairy farm manager Richard Hori....

New dairy part of overall growth plan

Spending $2.7million to build a new dairy is part of a rolling upgrade and improvement plan for VAN Dairy Group, located at Cape Grim, Tasmania.29 Dec 18 Spending $2.7million to build a new dairy is part of a rolling upgrade and improvement plan for VAN Dairy Group,...

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...