Dairy Supermarkets cop blast Supermarket giants that introduced a milk levy to support drought-affected farmers have been criticised for the ‘‘half-baked’’ plan by Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud. Country News 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
News Farmers form new dairy co-op Australia’s latest dairy co-op — Eureka Dairy — has been approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer commission and is looking for suppliers. ACCC approval gives it the legal governance required to operate. Interim director, Steve... Sophie Baldwin 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Still at the top of his game BERNIE MCMANUS has no plans to retire from dairy farming in the near future, despite his advancing age. The spritely 71-year-old still gets up every day to milk his 130-cow dairy herd at Bamawm with his wife Carol. He has also just signed a new... Dairy News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
News Still at the top of his game BERNIE MCMANUS has no plans to retire from dairy farming in the near future, despite his advancing age. The spritely 71-year-old still gets up every day to milk his 130-cow dairy herd at Bamawm with his wife Carol. He has also just signed a new... Dairy News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
Dairy Leslie is Jersey judge A familiar face at International Dairy Week is set to take on a new role, with Brian Leslie announced as the Jersey cattle judge for next year’s event. Country News 17 Oct 2018 17 Oct 2018
Dairy Fonterra lifts farm gate milk price by 13c Fonterra Australia has announced an increase of 13¢/kg of milk solids to its farm gate milk price for the 2018-19 season, bringing its average price to $5.98/kg MS. Country News 17 Oct 2018 17 Oct 2018
News Major milk research looking deeper A FIVE year, $11 million research project in New Zealand will investigate milk properties of different animals in a bid to produce new high value milk products. Led by Professor Warren McNabb, of New Zealand’s Riddet Institute, the project will... Dairy News 17 Oct 2018 17 Oct 2018
Dairy Burping cows targeted in gene study They’ve already added heat tolerance and feed efficiency to the Australian Breeding Values, but an Agriculture Victoria dairy scientist believes methane production may be the next big thing to be added to the index. Alana Christensen 17 Oct 2018 17 Oct 2018
News Dairy farm goes back to school WHEN SCHOOL students started questioning Troy Peterken’s description of how milk is made, he knew it was time to do something about it. “We’ve had some kids say ‘no, mum gets our milk from the supermarket’,” Mr Peterken, who runs... Dairy News 17 Oct 2018 17 Oct 2018
Dairy Shepparton dairy numbers down A downturn of entry numbers in the Shepparton Show dairy section on Saturday reduced competition, but the cows that did compete were of high quality. Country News 16 Oct 2018 16 Oct 2018
Dairy Asians want more cheese The race is on to win market share in Asia’s cheese market, with the region offering ‘‘a compelling growth opportunity’’ for Australian dairy exporters in the medium term, according to a just-released report. Country News 16 Oct 2018 16 Oct 2018
News Adding chooks eases dairy stress AFTER 35 years as a dairy farmer, Peter Hanrahan is adamant the past five years have been the most difficult he’s experienced. Mr Hanrahan, from Stony Creek in South Gippsland, has made on-farm changes to cope with stagnant prices and added a new... Rick Bayne 16 Oct 2018 16 Oct 2018
Dairy Price dip likely to have offset Prices for butter, cheese and whole milk powder are set to decline this financial year, however skim milk powder is set for a minimal rise. Country News 16 Oct 2018 16 Oct 2018
News Saputo lifts milk price SAPUTO HAS announced milk price step-ups for its suppliers in southern Australia and NSW. The Canadian processor late last month lifted its opening price of $5.75 kg milk solids(MS) by 20¢/kg MS to $5.95 kg. The price rise sees step-ups of 14¢/kg... Dairy News 16 Oct 2018 16 Oct 2018
News October reminders Pasture management Pasture intake per cow depends on having high quality pasture and enough pasture available per hectare. This is a very challenging balance in most spring conditions but is possible to achieve. You need to set the rotation to offer... Dairy News 15 Oct 2018 15 Oct 2018
News Speaking up for dairy women WHEN KATAMATITE dairy farmer Simone Ross went to Canberra as part of the Developing Dairy Leaders Program, she never expected to get a front row seat to a leadership spill. The tumultuous week of politics, which saw then-Treasurer Scott Morrison... Alana Christensen 15 Oct 2018 15 Oct 2018
News Dairy Farmers welcome Lion drought bonus LION’S PRICE rise across its full range of milk products has been welcomed by its supply group, the Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative (DFMC). Queensland dairy farmer and DFMC Chair Andrew Burnett said the move by Lion would help its members doing it... Dairy News 15 Oct 2018 15 Oct 2018
News ADF changes tune on mandatory code PEAK DAIRY farmer body Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) has supported a mandatory code of practice, only six weeks after declaring it would stick to its review of the current voluntary code. The move surprised the industry but was welcomed by many... Dairy News 14 Oct 2018 14 Oct 2018
News Fodder supply struggling to meet demand DRY SEASONAL conditions in much of Australia are placing pressure on dairy farmers nationwide, as feed and water prices increase due to high demand and limited supply. Australian Fodder Industry Association chief executive officer John McKew... Dairy News 14 Oct 2018 14 Oct 2018
News BREAKING: Murray League to split The Murray Football Netball League is likely to be split in two for the 2019 season. Two new clubs have signaled their intention to join the MFNL next season, and league operations manager Dale Norman says a process is underway to create a first and... Fraser Walker-Pearce 09 Oct 2018 09 Oct 2018
News Couple are on life support A SYDNEY couple were yesterday on life support in a Melbourne hospital after being hit by a shuttle bus in Moama on Sunday night. Ivy Jensen 03 Oct 2018 03 Oct 2018
News Teenagers arrested following vehicle thefts An investigation into a series of alleged burglaries and thefts across Shepparton North has led to three arrests. The incidents, which included burglaries and a number of thefts of and from motor vehicles, allegedly took place between September 19... Shepparton News 10 Oct 2018 10 Oct 2018
Campaspe News BREAKING: child in serious condition after collision. A child is being airlifted to a Melbourne hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Rochester this afternoon. The circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be established, however it is believed the two-year-old boy was hit by the... Kimberley Price 11 Oct 2018 11 Oct 2018
