Dairy Labor will act on milk floor price Labor leaders say it is not acceptable for farmers to be paid less than the cost of producing their milk, and will take action if they win this year’s federal election. Country News 15 hours ago 15 hours ago
Dairy Looking back to go forward Last week’s Australian Dairy Conference in Canberra drew together a range of speakers covering science, marketing, farm production and politics. Geoff Adams 17 hours ago 17 hours ago
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Dairy High costs hurt milk volume Northern Victoria’s milk pool took a substantial hit in December as the pressures of high grain, hay and water prices took their toll, according to a new dairy report. Country News 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
News Brexit no trade boost for dairy farmers A BANKING economist has cautioned against the dairy industry expecting too much for Australia out of the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. While the UK’s much anticipated exit will occur in March, there may not be very many benefits... Dairy News 19 hours ago 19 hours ago
News Supermarkets help with drought relief COLES HAS begun distributing more than $ 3.9 million from the Coles Dairy Drought Relief Fund to assist almost 640 Australian dairy farmers impacted by drought. Coles customers contributed a total of $ 3 974 292.30 to the fund by paying an extra 30... Dairy News 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
Dairy Saputo to sell Rochester factory The former Rochester Murray Goulburn factory is expected to go on the market this year, as its new owner prepares to realise the closed site. Country News 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
Dairy Challenge to do better Australian War Memorial director Brendan Nelson says too many Australians take the dairy industry for granted. Geoff Adams 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
News Camp popular with kids PARADING, JUDGING and clipping — it was all happening at Noorat last month as part of the largest Western District Youth Camp in recent years. The three-day camp had 54 participants and concentrated on building the skills of the next generation... Dairy News 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
Dairy Premium offer is too late, says farmer A long-time Fonterra/Bonlac supplier has criticised Fonterra for the timing of its decision to offer an extra 70¢/kg of milk solids to select Stanhope factory suppliers. Rodney Woods 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
Breaking News Bega Cheese to close their Coburg facility Bega Cheese’s Coburg facility will close its doors immediately the company has announced. In a statement the company said the decision was made following a review of Bega facilities, which concluded that “the Coburg site’s capacity and city location... Alana Christensen 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
News Frustrated farmers PETER AND Jane Middlebrook from Finley expressed exasperation at the management in Southern NSW of the Murray-Darling Basin because of the impact it had on their farm. The couple told the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry that their general security water... Dairy News 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
Dairy Paying a premium A decision by dairy processor Fonterra to offer a premium payment to suppliers of its Stanhope factory has opened up a debate about differential pricing. Geoff Adams 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
Dairy Formula maker blends business Infant formula maker Wattle Health Australia has agreed to buy a controlling stake in a Victorian blending and canning operation for $46million. Country News 26 Feb 2019 26 Feb 2019
Water Consultation on northern Victoria water resource plan drawing to a close Irrigators and farmers are being encouraged to have their say on the draft Northern Victoria Water Resource Plan, with consultation closing next month. The 1022-page draft plan will balance socio-economic impacts while delivering environmental... Alana Christensen 26 Feb 2019 26 Feb 2019
News Cheap milk issue raised at inquiry A RECENT inquiry into the NSW dairy industry has found producers are caught in a cost-price squeeze, leaving farmers to operate on the slimmest of margins. The committee of the NSW Parliament has produced a series of recommendations. The committee... Dairy News 26 Feb 2019 26 Feb 2019
News Co-operatives help boost dairy prices THE NORCO Co-operative, based in northern NSW and southern Queensland, believes there is a role for co-operatives in the dairy industry, which can help keep dairy prices higher. Chairman Greg McNamara told a NSW parliamentary inquiry that not so... Dairy News 25 Feb 2019 25 Feb 2019
News Long term fire safety sought SOUTH-WEST VICTORIAN dairy farmers fighting for compensation after the St Patrick’s Day fires say their campaign goes beyond a financial payout — they want to make sure it never happens again. Nearly 12 months after bushfires burnt 40 000 ha in... Rick Bayne 24 Feb 2019 24 Feb 2019
Breaking News Coca-Cola Amatil announces SPC sale update SPC’s owner has warned the market it will write down the value of the company following a number of offers to buy the Shepparton-based business. There will be no changes to SPC jobs, production or operations as a consequence of accounting... Alana Christensen 18 Feb 2019 18 Feb 2019
News Frustrated farmers PETER AND Jane Middlebrook from Finley expressed exasperation at the management in Southern NSW of the Murray-Darling Basin because of the impact it had on their farm. The couple told the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry that their general security water... Dairy News 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
Country News Milk begins to flow at ACM’s Girgarre factory Milk started flowing through the pipelines at the ACM Girgarre factory yesterday, which will eventually produce A1 and organic milk, milk powder, cream and butter. A feature of the plant will be the ability to switch from one specialty product to... Rodney Woods 05 Feb 2019 05 Feb 2019
Breaking News Bega Cheese to close their Coburg facility Bega Cheese’s Coburg facility will close its doors immediately the company has announced. In a statement the company said the decision was made following a review of Bega facilities, which concluded that “the Coburg site’s capacity and city location... Alana Christensen 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
