Jersey takes supreme award at IDW

Long-time International Dairy Week (IDW) exhibitor Bushlea Jerseys took the supreme grand champion interbreed award on Thursday.
Long-time International Dairy Week (IDW) exhibitor Bushlea Jerseys took the supreme grand champion interbreed award on Thursday.

Elm Banks again on top in Holsteins

Elm Banks Holsteins, Crossley, Vic, was again on top in the Holsteins at International Dairy Week, taking the grand champion Holstein award.
19 Jan 17 Elm Banks Holsteins, Crossley, Vic, was again on top in the Holsteins at International Dairy Week, taking the grand champion Holstein award.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Outstanding Ayrshire takes intermediate interbreed

A three-year-old Ayrshire, from Gippsland, has followed up its success in the breed’s Victorian Cow of the Year awards, to be the first Ayrshire to win an interbreed award at International Dairy Week.
19 Jan 17 A three-year-old Ayrshire, from Gippsland, has followed up its success in the breed’s Victorian Cow of the Year awards, to be the first Ayrshire to win an interbreed award at...
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Jersey takes junior interbreed award

Long-time exhibitors Philippa and Mark Flemming, Philmar Dairy Co, Tocumwal, NSW, took the junior interbreed award at International Dairy Week with Miami Magnify Dawn 5206.
19 Jan 17 Long-time exhibitors Philippa and Mark Flemming, Philmar Dairy Co, Tocumwal, NSW, took the junior interbreed award at International Dairy Week with Miami Magnify Dawn 5206.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Heifer sells for record $251,000

A Holstein heifer calf sold for a massive $251,000 at International Dairy Week at Tatura , Vic,last night.
19 Jan 17 A Holstein heifer calf sold for a massive $251,000 at International Dairy Week at Tatura , Vic,last night. | VIDEO: Heifer sells for $251,000
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Jerseys sell to $7500

Jerseys sold to a top of $7500 and averaged $4894 at the International Dairy Week Jersey Showcase Sale on Wednesday.
19 Jan 17 Jerseys sold to a top of $7500 and averaged $4894 at the International Dairy Week Jersey Showcase Sale on Wednesday.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Bushlea takes top Jersey award

Long-time International Dairy Week exhibitor Bushlea Jerseys took the grand champion award in the Jersey judging on Wednesday.
19 Jan 17 Long-time International Dairy Week exhibitor Bushlea Jerseys took the grand champion award in the Jersey judging on Wednesday.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Ayrshires sell to $5000

There was a positive response to the top cattle, offered in the International Dairy Week Elite Ayrshire sale, auctioneer Brian Leslie said.
18 Jan 17 There was a positive response to the top cattle, offered in the International Dairy Week Elite Ayrshire sale, auctioneer Brian Leslie said.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Ayrshire cow of year IDW winner

A three-year-old Ayrshire, from Gippsland, has followed up its success in the breed’s Victorian Cow of the Year awards, by taking out International Dairy Week grand champion title.
18 Jan 17 A three-year-old Ayrshire, from Gippsland, has followed up its success in the breed’s Victorian Cow of the Year awards, by taking out International Dairy Week grand champion title.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Tandara dominates Brown Swiss ring

Tandara Dairies, Dingee, Victoria’s, decision to bring a team of 11 cattle to this year’s International Dairy Week has paid dividends, with the stud dominating the Brown Swiss section.
18 Jan 17 Tandara Dairies, Dingee, Victoria’s, decision to bring a team of 11 cattle to this year’s International Dairy Week has paid dividends, with the stud dominating the Brown Swiss section.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Global dairy prices rise slightly

Prices rose 0.6 per cent to US$3517 per metric tonne at the GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight.
18 Jan 17 Prices rose 0.6 per cent to US$3517 per metric tonne at the GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight.
Industry News - General

Local focus for Picton dairy farm

Life on a dairy farm can be a hard slog but working with his son and local businesses makes the job easier for John Fairley.
18 Jan 17 Life on a dairy farm can be a hard slog but working with his son and local businesses makes the job easier for John Fairley.
Industry News - General

Wallumlands storms to top of Illawarras

A cow that won the supreme interbreed award and champion Illawarrra award at International Dairy Week (IDW) two years ago returned on Tuesday to claim to top Illawarrra award again.
17 Jan 17 A cow that won the supreme interbreed award and champion Illawarrra award at International Dairy Week (IDW) two years ago returned on Tuesday to claim to top Illawarrra award again.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Illawarrra champion delivers for owners

The champion Illawarra cow at International Dairy Week delivered for its owners at the Illawarra Red Revolution Sale on Tuesday night with one its calves making the top price.
17 Jan 17 The champion Illawarra cow at International Dairy Week delivered for its owners at the Illawarra Red Revolution Sale on Tuesday night with one its calves making the top price.
Livestock - Genetics/Breeding

Action plan for dramatic dairy farm decline

THE NSW dairy industry released a strategic action plan in 2016 to provide a framework for the future, with a target of producing 1.5 billion litres of milk by 2022.
17 Jan 17 THE NSW dairy industry released a strategic action plan in 2016 to provide a framework for the future, with a target of producing 1.5 billion litres of milk by 2022.
Industry News - General

Hunter dairy industry weathers tough times

THE Hunter Valley's 106 dairy farms are under pressure after the loss of more than two-thirds of all farms since deregulation in 2000, the closure of another four farms in 2016, and mining and urban encroachment that has led to questions about the industry's long-term viability.
17 Jan 17 THE Hunter Valley's 106 dairy farms are under pressure after the loss of more than two-thirds of all farms since deregulation in 2000, the closure of another four farms in 2016, and...
Industry News - General

Milk shakes catch up to Bellamy's

Every boom brings with it a bust. But when it comes to companies relying on China for a large portion of their sales, the wild card of government regulation looms large over any decision made by management.
16 Jan 17 Every boom brings with it a bust. But when it comes to companies relying on China for a large portion of their sales, the wild card of government regulation looms large over any decision...
Industry News - General

Bellamy's board in push to unmask Black Prince

The board of troubled infant milk formula group Bellamy's Australia is expected to pursue legal action in a bid to unmask the identity of the mysterious owner of a key block of capital in the company as it seeks to push back against efforts to take control of the board.
16 Jan 17 The board of troubled infant milk formula group Bellamy's Australia is expected to pursue legal action in a bid to unmask the identity of the mysterious owner of a key block of capital...
Industry News - General

Dairy day out a big hit

FARMERS and their families enjoyed a day away from their properties on Sunday.
16 Jan 17 FARMERS and their families enjoyed a day away from their properties on Sunday.
Industry News - General

Wellard buys Vic property

Major live exporter company Wellard bought a 340-hectare property at Condah, west of Macarthur, Vic, to service its move into live cattle exports to China.
16 Jan 17 Major live exporter company Wellard bought a 340-hectare property at Condah, west of Macarthur, Vic, to service its move into live cattle exports to China.
Industry News - General

Water means money

Victoria’s dairy industry has scale and history, but Tasmania has new irrigation water and new investment - which is why a Westpac-sponsored group of innovative Victorian farmers recently travelled across Bass Strait.
13 Jan 17 Victoria’s dairy industry has scale and history, but Tasmania has new irrigation water and new investment - which is why a Westpac-sponsored group of innovative Victorian farmers...
Farm Business - General

Freedom Foods hold China dairy formula

Just when the nutritional dairy powder market looks to be turning a little sour for some, the diverse food and beverage business Freedom Foods is expanding its footprint.
12 Jan 17 Just when the nutritional dairy powder market looks to be turning a little sour for some, the diverse food and beverage business Freedom Foods is expanding its footprint.
Industry News - General

Changes wanted on dairy debts

Farmer activist group Farmer Power is to make a submission to an inquiry by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman that is investigating the impact on small businesses of late payments and other poor payment practices by big corporations.
12 Jan 17 Farmer activist group Farmer Power is to make a submission to an inquiry by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman that is investigating the impact on small...
Industry News - General

SA factory reaches milestone

A MULTI-MILLION-dollar dairy factory in South East South Australia has taken a big step forward with stage one officially opened on Monday.
12 Jan 17 A MULTI-MILLION-dollar dairy factory in South East South Australia has taken a big step forward with stage one officially opened on Monday.
Industry News - General
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Teat spray robot saves labour

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Grants help farmers cut energy costs

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

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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...