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Organic market beckons for Tasmanian dairy farmers

TASMANIAN DAIRY farmers will be able to access a growing global organic market following a deal with processor Australian Consolidated Milk. The signing of organic dairy farmers to expand ACM’s organic milk supply is the first step by the company...

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Plan to define future of industry

The dairy industry will come together to define the future of Australian dairy through the development of a collective Australian Dairy Plan.

Country News
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Farmers say no to code

“NO MANDATORY code, full stop.” That was the message from one dairy farmer as consultation about a mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry was held in Shepparton last month. It was a sentiment echoed by many in the room, with a majority...

Alana Christensen
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Farmers win fairer contracts

Dairy processors — including Fonterra, Parmalat and Lion Dairy & Drinks — have agreed to amend their milk supply agreements following concerns from Australia’s consumer watchdog they were ‘‘unfair’’.

Country News
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Mumford steps up into UDV’s top job

Paul Mumford is the interim UDV president, replacing the outgoing Adam Jenkins.

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New hands on the reins

MURRAY DAIRY has announced the appointment of its new chair and deputy chairs following the annual general meeting on October 18. Karen Moroney, from the Mitta Valley, will take on the leadership of the organisation, stepping up from her role as...

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Nutrient warning as crops are cut for hay

FARMERS IN Victoria and South Australia who have cut crops due to moisture stress and frost are advised to be mindful of the amount of nutrients being removed from their paddocks. Cutting crops for hay and silage removes significantly more nitrogen...

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Millions for organic expansion

A $65 MILLION expansion of an organic dairy processing plant in north Geelong is expected to create 60 new jobs and generate $95 million in dairy exports. Announced in October, the expansion will see the Organic Dairy Farmers Australia processing...

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Farmers worried about code

DAIRY FARMERS are being expected to vote for a compulsory industry code without consideration for alternatives, nor the impact on their businesses. That was the concern expressed at the final consultation meeting, at Maffra in Victoria’s Gippsland...

Jeanette Severs
Dairy

Murray Goulburn’s former managing director fined over milk price crash

The former manager director of Murray Goulburn Co-operative has been slugged with a $200000 penalty in relation to false and misleading claims made during the 2016 milk price crash, yet many former suppliers say the fine does not reflect the harm caused.

Alana Christensen
Dairy

Valuable youth camp returns

Young people with a passion for bovines are being urged to apply for Australia’s National Dairy Youth Camp.

Country News
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Top job retained

Terry Richardson has been re-elected president of Australian Dairy Farmers.

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Report slams energy profits

Energy network owners must be living in a parallel universe if they think Australia’s agricultural sector should be pleased to be paying unjustified profits, according to National Irrigators’ Council chief executive officer Steve Whan. The NIC...

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Waaia farmer’s cow wins northern Victoria Ayrshire On-Farm Challenge

Parkville Burdette Katie, owned by Waaia’s James Dillon, was awarded the Senior Champion Cow in the Northern Victoria Ayrshire On-Farm Challenge.

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Looking at changing industry

A SHIFT towards partial and total mixed ration farming systems has been the trend since 2006, especially as the landscape of the dairy industry continues to change. At the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences...

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Investing in dairies future

The University of Dublin’s Lyons Farm, at Naas in County Kildare, hosted visiting farmers and journalists, including Dairy News reporter Mark Daniel, during his September visit to the Republic of Ireland. VISITORS TO the University of Dublin’s...

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Dairy farmers say no to a mandatory code of conduct

‘‘No mandatory code, full stop.’’

Alana Christensen
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Step-up for Burra Foods Suppliers

BURRA FOODS has announced a step-up in its base farm gate milk price, equivalent to $0.13/kg of milk solids across the 2019 financial year. In a letter to suppliers in October, Burra Foods chief executive officer Grant Crothers said this step-up was...

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Riverine Herald

Murder on the Murray - mother not guilty says judge

A VERDICT of not guilty to both attempted murder and murder was handed down to the Deniliquin woman who murdered her son in the Murray River last year.

Vivienne Duck
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Road closures due to flooding

Due to heavy rainfall and resulting flood waters, roads across the region are closed with motorists and residents urged to take care in this treacherous weather. More than 50 mm has fell in the last 24 hours with more rain forecasted. Motorists...

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Boat explodes on Murray River near Torrumbarry

EMERGENCY services are responding to a boat fire on the Murray River near Torrumbarry. It is believed the boat had not been in the water long before it exploded. No-one was seriously injured but one person is being treated for minor burns, It is not...

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Taxi owners consider law suit as Uber comes to town

Two Shepparton taxi operators are considering joining what could become the largest civil litigation case in Australian history launched against multi-national transport business Uber.

Myles Peterson