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Strathmerton dairy farmer takes the spoils during on-farm challenge

The Northern Victoria Ayrshire Cattle Club held an on-farm challenge on October 25, with Lachlan Park Tessa, owned by Strathmerton’s Lachlan Forster, taking out the Senior Champion title. Lachlan Park Tessa was also awarded Champion Best Udder and...

Rodney Woods
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NSW Farmers Association to highlight competition flaws in dairy industry

The NSW Farmers Association will be using the upcoming Senate inquiry into the dairy industry to highlight flaws with the competition framework for dairy farmers. NSW Farmers Association dairy committee chair Colin Thompson said the benefits of...

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Creating careers with cows

After caring for a calf for three weeks, students across northern and north-eastern Victoria were awarded at the Cows Create Careers Presentation Day. The students came from nine schools, from towns as far as Yanco to Benalla, to celebrate the...

Jamieson Salter
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Key directions released for dairy plan

Five commitments for delivering transformational change and a more profitable, united and confident dairy industry were revealed in a Key Directions Statement released on November 1 by partner organisations of the Australian Dairy Plan. The...

Rodney Woods
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Apply now for tertiary scholarships

Students commencing full-time tertiary study in 2020 are eligible for scholarships valued at $10 000 for up to three years. Gardiner Dairy Foundation chief executive officer Clive Noble said the foundation was offering up to seven scholarships for...

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Camel milk gets new regulator

The Victorian camel milk industry will now be under the control of Dairy Food Safety Victoria. Camel milk was the only milk not listed on Dairy Food Safety Victoria, and was previously regulated by local council under health regulations. Kyabram’s...

Jamieson Salter
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Jerseys crowned in on-farm challenge

The Goulburn Murray Jersey Breeders Club awarded champion cow and three-year-old winner to Geoff and Natalie Akers’ Valentino Empress Loxleigh in the club’s recent on-farm challenge. More than 80 cows were judged by Darryn and Ellie Hourigan...

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New system for dairy food safety

A new digital regulatory system will boost efficiency and food safety standards in the Victorian dairy industry, while helping to strengthen global competitiveness in the sector. It was launched as the Dairy RegTech 2022 model at Dairy Food Safety...

Geoff Adams
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Managing the change to feed pads

A Murray Dairy workshop focusing on transitioning cows to a temporary feed area or sacrifice paddock over summer was held at the dairy farm of Greg and Karen Rowlands at Katunga last week. Guest speakers covered topics including: Regulations around...

Sophie Baldwin
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Coomboona Dairy owners have confidence in northern Victoria

The developers of a leading NSW dairy business have invested in two large farms in northern Victoria. Australian Fresh Milk Holdings directors Michael Perich and Quentin Moxey spoke to a Murray Dairy dinner last week about the principles that drive...

Geoff Adams
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Dairy code to start in January

The Australian dairy industry mandatory code of conduct will come into effect in January 2020. Federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie said the aim of the mandatory code was to improve the contractual arrangements between dairy farmers and...

Geoff Adams
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Dairy Australia’s mixed outlook

Dairy Australia’s Situation and Outlook October report shows Victoria had a record high in farm gate milk prices contrasted by low water availability and high input prices. Senior industry analyst John Droppert commented on Dairy Australia’s forecast...

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Family effort to keep dairy dream alive

Emily Robins is doing everything she can to help her parents Russ and Ruth stay on their Cohuna dairy farm. The Year 12 student has no qualms about milking twice a day as well as attending school, because she wants dairying and breeding Holsteins...

Sophie Baldwin
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Struggle Street highlights plight of farmers

Barry and Rosey Warburton have always gone quietly about the business of dairy farming on their Deniliquin property — until recently when they featured on the SBS documentary Struggle Street

Sophie Baldwin
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Tough competition at Shepparton Show

Young cattle wranglers from the age of nine were in the competition ring for junior handler competitions at Shepparton Show on Friday

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Rabobank forecasts further milk production drop in 2019-20

Australian milk production fell by 5.7 per cent, a loss of 530 million litres, in the 2018-19 season, according to Rabobank’s latest global Dairy Quarterly report.

Rodney Woods
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New Zealand dairy study tour applications close on October 14

The UDV is calling all young dairy leaders to apply for the 2020 Gardiner Dairy Foundation UDV New Zealand Study Tour before entries close later this month (October 14).

Rodney Woods
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New program to develop future dairy leaders

Dairy Australia and Geelong’s Marcus Oldham College have launched a new learning program to support the development of business management capabilities in Australian dairy farming. A Dairy Learning Plan has been designed to support students through the college’s Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) course and to develop dairy-specific business management skills.

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Silo art: What you need to know

Across the flat and sprawling landscape of the Goulburn Valley and Southern Riverina, among stretches of highway and towering trees, there are few things as constant as grain silos. As Wimmera Mallee communities continue to complete their Silo Art...

Alana Christensen
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Chicken shed destroyed by fire in Euroa

Almost 20,000 chickens have died after a Euroa poultry farm shed burst into flames early this morning. Firefighters were called to the scene on Drysdale Rd at about 5.45am to find the shed fully engulfed in flames. CFA Units from Shepparton, Euro...

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Kotta shed fire destroys hundreds of hay bales

FIREFIGHTERS are battling an volatile hayshed fire 25km from Echuca. CFA crews from Kotta, Bamawm Extension and Lockington were called to the blaze at a property on the corner of Johnson Rd and Lowrie Rd in Kotta about 9.40am. Bamawm Extension...

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Gillieston abattoir gets EPA approval

The EPA has given works approval for the operation of a new abattoir on the Lancaster-Mooroopna Rd at Gillieston. The facility, to be developed by Meatworks Australia on a former dairy farm site, would process up to 3000 head of sheep per day. Some...

Geoff Adams