Dairy

New year marks a new era for dairy industry

2020 will deliver a fairer go for the more than 5000 Australian dairy farmers who now have more sway with processors under the dairy industry’s Mandatory Code of Conduct.

Rodney Woods

01 Jan 2020

Dairy

Kyabram the home of new milk processing factory

A new milk processing factory is coming to Kyabram, with the Kyabram Jam Company set to invest $40 million to $50 million to diversify the former SPC-owned IXL site.

Rodney Woods

17 Dec 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dairy

Dairy Australia’s mixed outlook

Dairy Australia’s Situation and Outlook October report shows Victoria had a record high in farm gate milk prices contrasted by low water availability and high input prices. Senior industry analyst John Droppert commented on Dairy Australia’s forecast...

Country News

28 Oct 2019