Dairy

UDV addresses unsettled membership

The UDV leadership has launched a membership consultation following some unrest over the body’s stance on the Australian Dairy Plan. Some Western Victorian UDV members have threatened to resign over the UDV’s role in supporting the development of...

Geoff Adams

Fonterra Australia milk collection drops by 12 per cent

Fonterra Australia has recorded a drop of 12 per cent in milk collection, according to the 2019-20 financial results of its New Zealand counterpart. The drop in milk collection to 107.8 kg of milk solids was caused by a combination of...

Rodney Woods

Tackling agriculture’s ‘water follies’ is critical, says Dairy Connect

Recent water policy changes are a step in the right direction according to Dairy Connect, which says reform of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is a critical priority for dairy farmers and processors. Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt recently...

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Tackling agriculture’s ‘water follies’ is critical, says Dairy Connect

Recent water policy changes are a step in the right direction according to Dairy Connect, which says reform of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is a critical priority for dairy farmers and processors. Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt recently...

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Murray Dairy webinar to help maximise returns when growing corn for silage

Murray Dairy is hosting a webinar on September 17 to help farmers growing corn for silage to maximise their return. The one-hour webinar will cover soil preparation, fertiliser requirements, hybrid selection and water management. The guest speaker...

Rodney Woods

Fonterra Australia to acquire cheese business Dairy Country

Fonterra Australia has set its sights on boosting its cheese production, purchasing Melbourne-based cheese business Dairy Country for $19.23 million. Fonterra Australia managing director René Dedoncker said Fonterra had a long and...

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International Dairy Week cancelled

International Dairy Week has been cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions. The organising committee announced they had made the “hard call” to cancel the event, which was due to take place in Tatura from January 17 to 21 next year, on Saturday...

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Discussion paper outlines impact of water scarcity on dairy industry

The northern Victorian dairy industry is at “pressure point” and water availability will be significantly impacted by increased demand from the horticultural industry according to a discussion paper. Compiled by Marsden Jacob Associates, the report...

Rodney Woods

App gets updated to help dairy farm workers learn on the job

Recently hired dairy industry workers will be able to learn the skills and knowledge needed in their new field in an easier way, with the launch of an app supported by the Victorian Government’s Agriculture Workforce Plan. Victorian Agriculture...

Rodney Woods

Dairy Australia board nominations finalised

Dairy businessman David Beca, south-west dairy farmer Carlie Barry and Bega Valley dairy farmer Phil Ryan will be on the ballot for a spot on Dairy Australia’s board, which will be voted on at this year’s annual general meeting. Nominations closed...

Rodney Woods

Young cow on top dairy list

Berrigan dairy farmer Graeme Spunner liked the sound of a young cow doing 15,000 litres in her second lactation; and once he saw her in the paddock, knew he had to have her. This month the young cow joined a select list which had delivered more than...

Geoff Adams

Former dairy farmer steps out of comfort zone to help Lockington community

Former dairy farmer Suzie Jacobs is passionate about helping the dairy community create a positive narrative for the future.

Rodney Woods

Bega’s profits up by nearly 400 per cent from previous 12 months

Revenue has increased by five per cent and profits have improved by $16.9 million in Bega’s 2019-20 financial results, despite the dairy industry suffering through drought, bushfires and now the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Revenue in...

Rodney Woods

Saputo warned over alleged failure to publish dairy code agreements on time

Australia’s competition watchdog has issued a warning to dairy processor Saputo after it allegedly failed to publish its milk supply agreements by the 2 pm deadline on June 1. Under the mandatory code of conduct, all milk supply agreements...

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Grant helps farmer cut annual energy costs

A Kaarimba dairy farmer plans to reduce his energy costs by upgrading farm equipment with the help of Victorian Government grant. Graeme Sprunt will receive $29,600 towards the installation of a milk chiller to reduce his electricity consumption...

Jamie Salter

Blockchain technology to give Aussie dairy competitive edge

A real-time dairy payment system using blockchain technology is being developed for farmers. As part of the Federal Government’s traceability framework, the blockchain technology — a data structure that holds transactional records while...

Jamie Salter

Lion Dairy sale won’t go through

A company part-owned by the Chinese government has been blocked from controlling popular Australian brands like Pura, Dairy Farmers and Dare flavoured milk. Lion Dairy & Drinks — an Australian company wholly owned by Japan’s Kirin Holdings...

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Kirin scraps Lion Dairy sale to China firm

Kirin Holdings Co has pulled the pin up on a deal that would have seen the Japanese company’s wholly-owned Australian dairy firm Lion Dairy & Drinks sold to a Chinese company. The announcement follows reports the Australian government could...

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New videos help farmers get the best out of their silage

With farmers heading into the start of the silage season, Murray Dairy has developed an eight-part series of videos to help local farm businesses best manage their silage. Produced as a joint initiative of Murray Dairy and Lallemand Australia, the...

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