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Dairy woman is finalist

A Western District farmer is among the top contendors in a competition testing the results of topping up trace minerals in cattle and sheep. Animal health company Virbac Australia says over the past 12 months, seven livestock producers have been...

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Drone sensor trial measuring nutrients in pasture

Imagine using a drone to fly over a couple of hundred hectares of pasture and within hours all the information about its biomass and nutrient levels are on your phone or computer. Sounds a bit too good to be true? Well, welcome to the future of...

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Proactive comeback

When Wayne and Bonnie Johnstone surveyed their burnt paddocks after last year’s St Patrick’s Day fires, it didn’t take long for revival mode to kick in. On the Sunday morning after the blaze which destroyed 75 per cent of their land near...

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Forced out due to costs

Deniliquin is now home to very few dairy farms as numbers plummet in the most challenging times the dairy industry has ever faced.

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Freedom focus on premium products

While industry chatter pointed towards a potential bid for Lion Dairy and Drinks, Freedom Foods managing director Rory Macleod has actually set the company’s sights much further from home. Freedom Foods is seeking to become a bigger player in the...

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Withhold supply to get fair milk price, says Strathmerton dairy farmer

Dairy farmers have one bargaining chip.

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Call to beef up laws

A new offence to protect farmers from trespassers will be introduced, if the Federal Government is re-elected next month.

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ACM’s new factory officially opens

ACM officially opened its Girgarre milk factory last week and now looks ahead to the opening of its cheese plant early next year.

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Group calls for governments to beef up laws

Peak dairy farmer group Australian Dairy Farmers is urging state and federal lawmakers to crack down on bullying against regional communities amid safety fears sparked by vegan protests across Australia.

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Focusing on industry future

Adapting to a dairy industry in transition is key to the future of the industry, according to Murray Dairy’s industry strategy, Future Focus.

Alana Christensen
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Protein lactoferrin creates buzz in market

Freedom Foods has taken a key step towards commissioning lactoferrin at its new Shepparton nutritionals plant.

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Budget cash for farmers hailed

Funds for drought support, dairy code of conduct, improved export market access and regional roads, rail and airports were all included in last week’s federal budget.

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Seeking greener pastures

A prominent northern Victorian dairy farmer and a passionate industry advocate has decided to depart the region as a result of high water prices and changing climate.

Alana Christensen
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Milk supply takes dive

Fonterra Australia’s milk supply crashed by more than a quarter in February compared to the same month last season as poor conditions took their toll.

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Grant helps business

A Lancaster dairy farmer has taken up the offer for a Victorian Government grant to help improve his business while struggling through drought-like conditions.

Rodney Woods
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Plan focuses on future

A strong, confident, agile and forward-looking dairy industry in the Murray region is the focus of a newly released regional dairy industry plan.

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Skilled labour access

Dairy business owners are one step closer to securing a permanent skilled workforce with the Federal Government amending its occupation classification list.

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Sun shines on field days

South-west Victoria’s buoyant dairy industry has had a day out in the sun, with record crowd numbers attending the 2019 Sungold field Days. The Field Days at Allansford have been described as one of the best in its 38-year history. “It’s been...

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Man rushed to Melbourne after Echuca stabbing

POLICE and paramedics are at the scene of a reported stabbing on Foyster Court, Echuca. Police received the call about 9am. Initial reports have at least one person with multiple wounds. Ambulance Victoria has dispatched an air ambulance to the...

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Weekend car theft crime spree ranges from Shepparton to Echuca

A number of vehicles were stolen from a car dealership in Shepparton on Saturday morning.

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