Dairy Coles reimburses milk suppliers Supermarket giant Coles has been forced to pay $5 million to a group of farmers after accusations it short-changed them on a scheme to provide drought relief. Geoff Adams 10 Dec 2019 10 Dec 2019
Dairy New research to help predict likelihood of dairy cow pregnancies Agriculture Victoria research scientists have developed a model that can predict how likely a dairy cow is to conceive from first insemination, with up to 77 per cent accuracy. The world-first research combined mid-infrared spectroscopy &mdash... Rodney Woods 10 Dec 2019 10 Dec 2019
Dairy Chinese company buys Lion dairy labels The Chinese dairy heavyweight behind the $1.5 billion bid for organic infant formula maker Bellamy’s Australia has agreed to acquire another of Australia’s biggest dairy operations. China Mengniu Dairy will pay Japanese beverage giant Kirin... Geoff Adams 09 Dec 2019 09 Dec 2019
Dairy Chinese company buys Lion dairy labels The Chinese dairy heavyweight behind the $1.5 billion bid for organic infant formula maker Bellamy’s Australia has agreed to acquire another of Australia’s biggest dairy operations. China Mengniu Dairy will pay Japanese beverage giant Kirin... Geoff Adams 09 Dec 2019 09 Dec 2019
Dairy Farmer Power cools the pressure on Bridget McKenzie for now Farmer lobby group Farmer Power is giving Federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie “the benefit of the doubt” over issues the group had with the mandatory dairy code of conduct, after meeting with the minister recently. The group’s chief... Rodney Woods 09 Dec 2019 09 Dec 2019
Dairy Odgers re-elected to DA board Dairy Australia’s re-elected chairman of the board says the last financial year was a tough one and none tougher for the Murray Dairy region in northern Victoria and the southern Riverina. Jeff Odgers from Ardmona said persistent, very dry... Geoff Adams 04 Dec 2019 04 Dec 2019
Dairy Australian Dairy Conference registrations now open Registrations are now open for the 2020 Australian Dairy Conference. The culture of the dairy industry will take centre stage at the Melbourne event, including the impacts of cultural aspects at a broader level and in relation to on-farm... Rodney Woods 04 Dec 2019 04 Dec 2019
Dairy A farming lobby group is pushing for higher milk prices Major retailers are being urged to increase the prices of their generic milk brands to $1.50/litre. NSW Farmers Dairy Committee chair Colin Thompson said major supermarket chains needed to lift the price of their generic milk brands to help sustain... Country News 22 Nov 2019 22 Nov 2019
Dairy 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 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
Dairy 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... Rodney Woods 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
News 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 11 Nov 2019 11 Nov 2019
Dairy 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 08 Nov 2019 08 Nov 2019
Dairy 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... Country News 06 Nov 2019 06 Nov 2019
Dairy 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 06 Nov 2019 06 Nov 2019
Dairy 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... Country News 06 Nov 2019 06 Nov 2019
Dairy 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 05 Nov 2019 05 Nov 2019
Dairy 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 30 Oct 2019 30 Oct 2019
Dairy 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 30 Oct 2019 30 Oct 2019
Dairy 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 29 Oct 2019 29 Oct 2019
News Code red fire danger issued for Northern Country district tomorrow A code red fire danger rating has been issued tomorrow for Shepparton. With temperatures expected to reach 42° across Greater Shepparton, the Country Fire Authority have issued a total fire ban for the Northern Country fire district. The Northern... Liz Mellino 20 Nov 2019 20 Nov 2019
News Council votes on controversial abattoir A decision has been reached by Greater Shepparton City Council on the future of a $30 million abattoir at Gillieston. Ashlea Witoslawski 20 Nov 2019 20 Nov 2019
Water Regional communities to take water fight to Canberra Food producers and their supporters demanding action to save farmers and rural communities will converge on Canberra early next month. A Convoy to Canberra is the latest event hosted by several water lobby groups across the Goulburn, Murray and... Rodney Woods 14 Nov 2019 14 Nov 2019
News Canberra protest today Buses, cars and trucks will descend on Canberra today as farmers from northern Victoria and the southern Riverina gather for a protest over the Murray Darling Basin Plan and water policies. Rally co-organiser and chair of Speak Up Campaign, Shelley... Geoff Adams 02 Dec 2019 02 Dec 2019
