Dairy farmgate prices to rise

THE big declines in Australian milk production should turn the corner in the next financial year courtesy of improving farmgate milk prices, the trend towards low-cost grain and concentrate feeds and yield improvements.
THE big declines in Australian milk production should turn the corner in the next financial year courtesy of improving farmgate milk prices, the trend towards low-cost grain and concentrate feeds and yield improvements.

World prices plummet as supply increases

Whole milk powder took a dive at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight, taking the overall export index down with it.
08 Mar 17 Whole milk powder took a dive at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight, taking the overall export index down with it.
Industry News - General

DairySage mentoring in the Subtropics

The DairySage mentoring program kicked off at Maleny, Qld, last year with mentees and mentors coming together for a two-day workshop.
07 Mar 17 The DairySage mentoring program kicked off at Maleny, Qld, last year with mentees and mentors coming together for a two-day workshop.
Farm Business - General

Resources to help unlock profit

As a pilot program, Subtropical Dairy has developed a series of resources and tools to help northern Australian dairy businesses estimate the potential profit from making a change to their business.
07 Mar 17 As a pilot program, Subtropical Dairy has developed a series of resources and tools to help northern Australian dairy businesses estimate the potential profit from making a change to...
Farm Business - General

WCB no longer listed on stock exchange

Warrnambool Cheese and Butter will no longer be listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
06 Mar 17 Warrnambool Cheese and Butter will no longer be listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Industry News - General

MG reviewing pricing policies

Murray Goulburn was reviewing its pricing policies after a disastrous 12 months for the dairy giant, says new general manager Ari Mervis.
06 Mar 17 Murray Goulburn was reviewing its pricing policies after a disastrous 12 months for the dairy giant, says new general manager Ari Mervis.
Industry News - General

Farmer Power to ramp up activism

Farmer activist group Farmer Power has called a campaign meeting for Wednesday, March 8, at Terang, Vic, to ramp up its actions on several dairy industry issues.
03 Mar 17 Farmer activist group Farmer Power has called a campaign meeting for Wednesday, March 8, at Terang, Vic, to ramp up its actions on several dairy industry issues.
Industry News - General

Bega sell factory to Mead Johnson

Bega Cheese is selling its relatively new Derrimut infant formula canning plant in Melbourne and one of its spray milk powder dryers to long-time nutritional formula customer, Mead Johnson.
01 Mar 17 Bega Cheese is selling its relatively new Derrimut infant formula canning plant in Melbourne and one of its spray milk powder dryers to long-time nutritional formula customer, Mead Johnson.
Industry News - General

Cameron happy with Bellamy’s spill

Retail queen Jan Cameron says her spill of the Bellamy's Australia board will be good for the troubled baby formula maker and has put it on notice that she expects a quick turnaround.
01 Mar 17 Retail queen Jan Cameron says her spill of the Bellamy's Australia board will be good for the troubled baby formula maker and has put it on notice that she expects a quick turnaround.
Industry News - General

Milk payment system slammed

The milk payment system that allowed Murray Goulburn and Fonterra to last year slash prices and claw back milk payments from farmers copped a blast from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chairman at Warrnambool, Vic, on Monday.
01 Mar 17 The milk payment system that allowed Murray Goulburn and Fonterra to last year slash prices and claw back milk payments from farmers copped a blast from the Australian Competition and...
Industry News - General

TasFoods on the rise

It's been a baptism of fire for the past 18 months for Tasmanian agribusiness TasFoods but the Launceston-based business has come out on top.
01 Mar 17 It's been a baptism of fire for the past 18 months for Tasmanian agribusiness TasFoods but the Launceston-based business has come out on top.
Industry News - General

WAFarmers seek sustainable dairy future

WAFARMERS has called for the establishment of a task force to develop a long-term plan assessing the sustainability and profitability of WA's shrinking dairy industry.
01 Mar 17 WAFARMERS has called for the establishment of a task force to develop a long-term plan assessing the sustainability and profitability of WA's shrinking dairy industry.
Industry News - General

ACCC boss confirms action underway

AGRICULTURAL related businesses are set to face upcoming legal action pushed by the competition watch-dog, for alleged breaches the Competition and Consumer Act.
28 Feb 17 AGRICULTURAL related businesses are set to face upcoming legal action pushed by the competition watch-dog, for alleged breaches the Competition and Consumer Act.
Industry News - General

Shoppers want full strength dairy nutrition

Australia appears to be falling out of love with modified milk as consumers turn back the clock in search for more straightforward dairy products.
27 Feb 17 Australia appears to be falling out of love with modified milk as consumers turn back the clock in search for more straightforward dairy products.
Industry News - General

Oats crop increases milk production

Rick Blackshaw was rightly proud of his oats crop, as he let his dairy herd into the paddock for their first grazing at the end of April last year.
27 Feb 17 Rick Blackshaw was rightly proud of his oats crop, as he let his dairy herd into the paddock for their first grazing at the end of April last year.
Feed - Pastures

MG milk loss hits profits

Murray Goulburn has lost 20.6 per cent of its milk supply and taken a hit to its profits, it announced today.
24 Feb 17  1 Murray Goulburn has lost 20.6 per cent of its milk supply and taken a hit to its profits, it announced today.
Industry News - General

Israeli ag research hub planned for Wagga

Southern NSW dairy investment newcomer, Blue River Group, has announced a farming project showcasing Israeli agricultural technology at Wagga Wagga.
24 Feb 17 Southern NSW dairy investment newcomer, Blue River Group, has announced a farming project showcasing Israeli agricultural technology at Wagga Wagga.
Industry News - General

Creditors vote to wind up NDP

Troubled Victorian milk-broking company National Dairy Products (NDP) is to be wound up.
23 Feb 17 Troubled Victorian milk-broking company National Dairy Products (NDP) is to be wound up.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Saputo completes WCB takeover

Canadian dairy giant, Saputo, has completed a takeover of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB).
22 Feb 17 Canadian dairy giant, Saputo, has completed a takeover of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB).
Industry News - General

Bega boosts profit by 8pc

UPDATED: Bega Cheese bosses are staying tight-lipped for the time being about plans to cut the company’s debt and re-balance the books before wrapping up the $460 Kraft brands takeover by June.
22 Feb 17 UPDATED: Bega Cheese bosses are staying tight-lipped for the time being about plans to cut the company’s debt and re-balance the books before wrapping up the $460 Kraft brands takeover...
Industry News - General

China: a world of opportunity

The large number of Chinese students and tourists in Australia and New Zealand presented an enormous advantage to companies from those countries looking to sell into China.
22 Feb 17 The large number of Chinese students and tourists in Australia and New Zealand presented an enormous advantage to companies from those countries looking to sell into China.
Industry News - General

Dutch co-op structure key to success

An unusual structure, in which a farmer co-operative owned the company that processed its members' milk, was one of the keys to its success, the former chair of Dutch co-operative FrieslandCampina Piet Boer told the Australian Dairy Conference in February.
22 Feb 17 An unusual structure, in which a farmer co-operative owned the company that processed its members' milk, was one of the keys to its success, the former chair of Dutch co-operative...
Industry News - General

MG on right track but moved too fast

Murray Goulburn was on the right track in developing value-added brands, the former head of one of the world's largest co-operatives told the Australian Dairy Conference in Adelaide in February.
22 Feb 17 Murray Goulburn was on the right track in developing value-added brands, the former head of one of the world's largest co-operatives told the Australian Dairy Conference in Adelaide in...
Industry News - General

Dairy reset is starting: DA

The balance in global dairy supply and demand has improved markedly in recent months, while farmers were seeing a drop in costs, according to Dairy Australia’s (DA’s) February 2017 Situation and Outlook report.
22 Feb 17 The balance in global dairy supply and demand has improved markedly in recent months, while farmers were seeing a drop in costs, according to Dairy Australia’s (DA’s) February 2017...
Industry News - General
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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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...