What do dairyfarmers want in their contracts?

A South Australian Dairy Industry Fund project exploring what farmers want to see in their contractual arrangements with milk processors is attracting national interest.
A South Australian Dairy Industry Fund project exploring what farmers want to see in their contractual arrangements with milk processors is attracting national interest.

Students granted dairy scholarships

The Gardiner Dairy Foundation has announced that four Tertiary Scholarships have been awarded to students undertaking study in 2017.
27 Apr 17 The Gardiner Dairy Foundation has announced that four Tertiary Scholarships have been awarded to students undertaking study in 2017.
Industry News - General

A2 upbeat about China sales

The A2 Milk Company is more upbeat about nutritional formula sales to China having previously warned it was anticipating lower sales in the second half of 2016-17 than the first half.
26 Apr 17 The A2 Milk Company is more upbeat about nutritional formula sales to China having previously warned it was anticipating lower sales in the second half of 2016-17 than the first half.
Industry News - General

Bega Vegemite deal on track

Bega Cheese says it is on track to wrap up its purchase of Mondelez’s Kraft brand grocery business in Australia and New Zealand on or before June 30.
26 Apr 17 Bega Cheese says it is on track to wrap up its purchase of Mondelez’s Kraft brand grocery business in Australia and New Zealand on or before June 30.
Industry News - General

Diversifying helps dairy survive

DIVERSIFYING their business helped South Australian dairyfarmers Lorraine and Brian Robertson remain in the industry when dairy giants Murray Goulburn and Fonterra dropped prices to below the cost of production in 2016.
24 Apr 17 DIVERSIFYING their business helped South Australian dairyfarmers Lorraine and Brian Robertson remain in the industry when dairy giants Murray Goulburn and Fonterra dropped prices to...
Farm Business - General

We just want a fair price for our milk

A FAIR Milk Price Logo Bill would help south-west dairy farmers, but more sweeping changes are needed, according to a south-west dairy farmer.
21 Apr 17 A FAIR Milk Price Logo Bill would help south-west dairy farmers, but more sweeping changes are needed, according to a south-west dairy farmer.
Industry News - General

Dairy backlash to skilled visa changes

The federal government’s sudden cancellation of the 457 skilled migrant visa program is spreading uncertainty and concern among dairy industry players.
21 Apr 17 The federal government’s sudden cancellation of the 457 skilled migrant visa program is spreading uncertainty and concern among dairy industry players.
Industry News - General

Dairy seeks info on 457 changes

The dairy sector has sought urgent clarification on planned changes to 457 visas.
20 Apr 17 The dairy sector has sought urgent clarification on planned changes to 457 visas.
Industry News - General

World prices 39% higher than last year

World dairy prices increased again overnight - and now sit 38 per cent higher than the same time last year.
19 Apr 17 World dairy prices increased again overnight - and now sit 38 per cent higher than the same time last year.
Industry News - General

India trade deal stalled but not dead

FORMER federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb says previous negotiations he spearheaded to conclude a trade deal with India came down to about 20 core issues but the talks stalled due to resistance by the Indian bureaucracy, rather than political forces.
17 Apr 17 FORMER federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb says previous negotiations he spearheaded to conclude a trade deal with India came down to about 20 core issues but the talks stalled due to...
Industry News - General

Who owns the data collected on your farm?

Clicking the ‘I agree’ box on digital farming software could see some farmers giving away their valuable farm data, according to a leading legal academic.
13 Apr 17 Clicking the ‘I agree’ box on digital farming software could see some farmers giving away their valuable farm data, according to a leading legal academic.
Industry News - General

Voluntary code’s the better way for farmers

One year on from the dairy crisis and the industry is at a vital crossroads.
12 Apr 17 One year on from the dairy crisis and the industry is at a vital crossroads.
Industry News - General

Lion offers cheaper byproducts to its farmers

Dairyfarmers in NSW, Victoria and Western Australia have started cashing in on a deal offering by-products from beer and fruit juice plants as a stock feed supplement for their herds.
11 Apr 17 Dairyfarmers in NSW, Victoria and Western Australia have started cashing in on a deal offering by-products from beer and fruit juice plants as a stock feed supplement for their herds.
Farm Business - General

Water market solutions sought

The Federal government is providing nearly $400,000 to encourage the development of innovative solutions to improve transparency and reliability of water market information.
11 Apr 17 The Federal government is providing nearly $400,000 to encourage the development of innovative solutions to improve transparency and reliability of water market information.
Irrigation and Water - General

Dairy production headed to 20-year low

Australia's dairy production is headed for 20-year lows as the slump in milk prices has prompted farmers to either quit the industry or slash output by cutting the size of their herds.
10 Apr 17 Australia's dairy production is headed for 20-year lows as the slump in milk prices has prompted farmers to either quit the industry or slash output by cutting the size of their herds.
Industry News - General

Fonterra's tech fix to counterfeit problem

Fonterra has spent $20 million on new technology that allows infant formula customers to track product contents and ensure they are buying from a trusted retailer after a counterfeiting scandal rocked its Chinese joint-venture partner Beingmate Baby & Child in 2016.
10 Apr 17 Fonterra has spent $20 million on new technology that allows infant formula customers to track product contents and ensure they are buying from a trusted retailer after a counterfeiting...
Industry News - General

Irrigators seek answers

Farmers in the Rochester and Loddon Valley irrigation districts claim the failure of automated watering equipment is playing havoc with their winter planting plans.
07 Apr 17 Farmers in the Rochester and Loddon Valley irrigation districts claim the failure of automated watering equipment is playing havoc with their winter planting plans.
Industry News - General

Farmers dealt a power blow

Farmers have been dealt another blow with the closure of the Hazelwood power station, according to Victorian dairyfarmer Chris Gleeson.
07 Apr 17 Farmers have been dealt another blow with the closure of the Hazelwood power station, according to Victorian dairyfarmer Chris Gleeson.
Farm Business - General

WCB lifts its milk price

Warrnambool Cheese and Butter has announced a further step up in its average farmgate milk price for the 2016-17 season to $5.25 a kilogram of milk solids.
06 Apr 17 Warrnambool Cheese and Butter has announced a further step up in its average farmgate milk price for the 2016-17 season to $5.25 a kilogram of milk solids.
Industry News - General

ACCC dairy inquiry on track: Keogh

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) was about to turn its attention to the milk processor sector and supermarkets, according to dairy inquiry head Mick Keogh.
06 Apr 17 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) was about to turn its attention to the milk processor sector and supermarkets, according to dairy inquiry head Mick Keogh.
Industry News - General

JAEPA tariff cuts big boost

AUSTRALIAN farmers are big winners from tariff cuts delivered under the ground-breaking Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA).
06 Apr 17 AUSTRALIAN farmers are big winners from tariff cuts delivered under the ground-breaking Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA).
Industry News - General

World dairy prices up

Solid Chinese and south-east Asian demand and a wide range of buyers underpinned a 1.6 per cent rise in the GlobalDairyTrade auction on Tuesday night.
05 Apr 17 Solid Chinese and south-east Asian demand and a wide range of buyers underpinned a 1.6 per cent rise in the GlobalDairyTrade auction on Tuesday night.
Industry News - General

Final water announcement in northern Vic

Irrigation systems in northern Victoria will receive an opening high-reliability water share determination on July 3.
05 Apr 17 Irrigation systems in northern Victoria will receive an opening high-reliability water share determination on July 3.
Irrigation and Water - General

Deans wins dairy youth heifer show

It was all smiles as young Liam Deans enthusiastically accepted the Grand Champion Dairy Youth Show trophy at Queensland’s Toowoomba Royal Show.
04 Apr 17 It was all smiles as young Liam Deans enthusiastically accepted the Grand Champion Dairy Youth Show trophy at Queensland’s Toowoomba Royal Show.
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GM rule change gamechanger

A new definition of 'genetically modified' currently awaiting parliamentary approval could see a swathe of new grasses on the market within three years. 13 Nov 18 A new definition of "genetically modified" currently awaiting parliamentary approval could see a swathe of new...

What is Farmer's Lung?

A person normally breathes about 25,000 times a day, with the lungs taking in oxygen from the air and delivering it to the bloodstream.02 Nov 18 A person normally breathes about 25,000 times a day, with the lungs taking in oxygen from the air and delivering it...

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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Such nonsense. But, what does one expect from such a biased source - a dairy industry spokesperson.
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https://www.livekindly.co/vegan-crops-produce-more-protein-animals-beef-eggs/
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Olivia - what you fail to consider is that animals fed the crops you speak of aren't evolved to

Good crush, bad crush

There's something uniquely depressing about arriving at someone's farm excited for the arrival of their new crush, only to discover that the new one is worse than the one it replaced.4:00 AM There's something uniquely depressing about arriving at someone's farm excited for the arrival of their new crush,...

Smarter energy use reduces farm costs

Amidst rising farm costs, Dairy Australia has developed a range of energy information resources to assist farmers to make smarter use of energy to reduce power bills. 13 Nov 18 Amidst rising farm costs, Dairy Australia has developed a range of energy information resources to assist farmers to...

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...