Dairy Dairy issues mirrored in US The challenges facing the Goulburn Valley dairy industry were similar to those in California, a visiting academic said last week at a Murray Dairy presentation in Tatura. Geoff Adams 8 hours ago 8 hours ago
News Temperatures up while rain tallies fall NSW HAS recorded its warmest year on record as Victoria and the country as a whole sweltered through their third-warmest year on record. The Bureau of Meteorology’s annual climate statement for 2018 said Australia’s 2018 annual mean temperature... Dairy News 8 hours ago 8 hours ago
Dairy Encouraged to stay by ACM A Kotupna organic dairy farmer nearly gave up dairying altogether after the milk price crash but a knock on the door from ACM changed all that. Country News 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019
Dairy Encouraged to stay by ACM A Kotupna organic dairy farmer nearly gave up dairying altogether after the milk price crash but a knock on the door from ACM changed all that. Country News 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019
Dairy Fonterra milk price steps up Fonterra Australia has increased its farm gate milk price by seven cents per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) for the 2018-19 season, bringing its average farm gate milk price to $6.05/kgMS. Country News 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019
Dairy Call for a temporary milk levy Australian supermarket chains, dairy processors and dairy farmer groups should introduce a temporary levy for the next 12 months, according to Nationals MP David Gillespie. Country News 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019
News Young dairy call YOUNG DAIRY farmers and those new to the industry are being encouraged to join the Young Dairy Network and set a strategy for the future. The Murray Dairy group — which provides technical information, industry support and social opportunities for... Dairy News 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019
News Farmers find greener pastures in Tassies FOR YEARS, Kiwis have been crossing the Tasman to try their hand at Australian dairy farming, now there are a few Victorians who have decided to cross Bass Strait for greener pastures in Tasmania. They may be partly responsible for Tasmania bucking... Dairy News 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019
News Region on show at dairy week Australia’s premier dairy event, International Dairy Week, was held at Tatura last month, featuring a showcase of top dairy cows. The Goulburn Valley has again tasted success at International Dairy Week, with three mates taking out top honours at... Dairy News 18 Feb 2019 18 Feb 2019
News Tough times impact national production NATIONAL MILK production is continuing to fall, as tough conditions take their toll. Northern Victoria has taken the biggest hit, with a 20 per cent drop recorded in November compared to the same time in 2017. Dairy Australia figures show a trend of... Dairy News 17 Feb 2019 17 Feb 2019
News Dairy index rises National Australia Bank’s Australian dairy export price index rose 10.2 per cent from December 2018 to January 2019, in what is the biggest monthly gain since 2016, according to the latest Dairy In Focus report, released today by the bank. While... Dairy News 17 Feb 2019 17 Feb 2019
News Helping young dairy people further their skills A DAIRY cattle show will be run by the Gippsland Dairy Youth Group in March. The Gippsland Dairy Youth Group was founded in 1999 for young people to share in their knowledge, skill and love for the dairy industry with a particular emphasis on dairy... Dairy News 16 Feb 2019 16 Feb 2019
News Outrage over animal rights map FARMERS HAVE been left fuming after an animal-rights-run website published the locations and details of more than 5700 Australian farms. The map, created by Aussie Farms, has been slammed by the federal and state governments and farmer groups who... Dairy News 15 Feb 2019 15 Feb 2019
News Grants boost drought infrastructure NEARLY 200 dairy farmers are among more than 1600 Victorian farm businesses that have applied for On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Support Grants since October 2018. The grants, which are still open, provide eligible individual farm businesses up to... Dairy News 15 Feb 2019 15 Feb 2019
News Unity for plan talks A three-day meeting of local government leaders from across the Murray-Darling Basin has seen a historic demonstration of unity and commitment according to the Murray-Darling Association. Country News 14 Feb 2019 14 Feb 2019
News Scholarship eases pressure Cohuna student Sharna Hagendoorn has been announced as one of seven successful tertiary scholarship recipients from the Gardiner Dairy Foundation. Country News 14 Feb 2019 14 Feb 2019
Dairy Dairy dates to stay There are no immediate planned changes to International Dairy Week, despite the event being affected by sweltering temperatures again this year. Country News 13 Feb 2019 13 Feb 2019
Dairy Fonterra fund helps From vegie patches to cricket pitches and playgrounds to emergency equipment, Fonterra’s Grass Roots Fund is again looking to support community groups in northern Victoria in need of a helping hand. Country News 12 Feb 2019 12 Feb 2019
Dairy Bega lifts milk price Bega Cheese has announced a farm gate milk price increase of 14¢/kg milk solids for 2018-19. Geoff Adams 12 Feb 2019 12 Feb 2019
Sport TR breaks record to win Southern 80 TR has not only claimed the 2019 Southern 80, but has done so in style. Riverine Herald 10 Feb 2019 10 Feb 2019
News Man arrested following fatal collision in Murchison Police are currently at the scene of a possible hit-run collision that has claimed the life of a man in Murchison. Emergency services were called to Murchison-Violet Town Rd, near the intersection of Gillam Rd, after the man’s body was located by... Shepparton News 31 Jan 2019 31 Jan 2019
News Police investigate sexual assault in Echuca SEXUAL Crimes Squad detectives are investigating after a woman was sexually assaulted in Echuca this morning. Police said the woman was on Goulburn Road when the incident happened about 3.15am. An investigation has been launched and detectives are... Riverine Herald 10 Feb 2019 10 Feb 2019
News Toddler dies after being hit by car in Tatura A toddler has died after being struck by a Ford Falcon ute outside a Tatura home last night on Sunday, 27 January. Emergency services were called to the Peter Avenue home about 6pm. The 1-year-old Tatura boy was worked on by paramedics and police... Shepparton News 28 Jan 2019 28 Jan 2019
