Dairy Image vital: producer Major dairy producer Michael Perich has told a dairy conference the industry needs to carefully manage its public profile and to work on increasing dairy’s value to consumers. Country News 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
News DA board nominations sought for three positions Dairy Australia is calling for nominations to fill three vacancies on its board of directors, ahead of elections at its annual general meeting in November. Three serving directors’ board terms are expiring this year. Chair Jeff Odgers and Paul... Dairy News 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
Dairy Colostrum key factor Research from the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation in Wagga Wagga has identified opportunities to improve the health and productivity of Australian dairy calves. Country News 18 Jul 2019 18 Jul 2019
Dairy Colostrum key factor Research from the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation in Wagga Wagga has identified opportunities to improve the health and productivity of Australian dairy calves. Country News 18 Jul 2019 18 Jul 2019
Dairy Fall in dairy commodity prices and milk production in June, Rabobank says June was characterised by falling dairy commodity prices in Oceania and declining national milk production in Australia, according to international bank, Rabobank. Country News 18 Jul 2019 18 Jul 2019
News Tahlia set to learn on UK exchange FOURTH-GENERATION DAIRY farmer, Tahlia McSwain, from Chapman Hill in Western Australia has been announced as the 2019 Holstein Australia Youth UK Exchange winner. Funded by Holstein Australia, in partnership with Holstein UK, the exchange begins in... Dairy News 18 Jul 2019 18 Jul 2019
Dairy Northern Victorian dairy communities receive funding Greater Shepparton City Council and the Stanhope and District Development Committee are among several towns in northern Victoria to receive funding as part of the Gardiner Dairy Foundation’s Working in Dairy Communities Small Grants program. Country News 18 Jul 2019 18 Jul 2019
Dairy Gain insight for season ahead Dairy farmers and industry service providers looking for some insight into the season ahead are invited to Murray Dairy’s Seasonal Update events across the region next week. Country News 17 Jul 2019 17 Jul 2019
Dairy ADF want change to food standards in a bid to an plant based ‘milk’ term Dairy farmers are urging the Federal Government to change the country’s food standards in a bid to ban plant-based products from using the term ‘milk’ on labels and in marketing. Country News 17 Jul 2019 17 Jul 2019
News Milk contamination explained RECENTLY, DAIRY company Lactalis Australia recalled eight varieties of milk over concerns the products could be contaminated with the bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli). This recall affects several brands of milk purchased at Coles, Woolworths, IG... Dairy News 17 Jul 2019 17 Jul 2019
News Saputo chasing milk WITH SEVEN new companies acquired in the past two years, Canadian dairy company entrepreneur Lino Saputo could be accused of being in an acquisitive mood. Whether that translates to the Australian corporate landscape, is yet to be seen. The Saputo... Dairy News 16 Jul 2019 16 Jul 2019
Dairy Staying close to home Aside from milking a cow yourself, there is not a glass of milk that comes fresher than the new-look GV Milk Distributors’ product. Holly Tregenza 16 Jul 2019 16 Jul 2019
Dairy Green cow breeding possible An international team of scientists has shown it is possible to breed cattle to reduce their methane emissions. Country News 15 Jul 2019 15 Jul 2019
News Young Ayrshire breeder headed to UK A YOUNG Victorian dairy farmer will travel to the United Kingdom in October for the International Youth Tour for Ayrshire breeders. Lachlan Forster was one of four applicants vying to be Ayrshire Australia’s delegate and said he was looking... Dairy News 15 Jul 2019 15 Jul 2019
News Nuffield conference More than 300 of the nation’s best and brightest in farming will come together for the 2019 Nuffield Australia National Conference in Queensland from September 17 to 19. Early bird registrations have opened for Nuffield Australia’s flagship event... Dairy News 14 Jul 2019 14 Jul 2019
News Water needed for dairy AN EMERGENCY water allocation for the dairy industry should be one of four steps taken to improve the management of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to a leading think-tank. The Australia Institute has released its four-step plan which... Dairy News 13 Jul 2019 13 Jul 2019
News China hold-up on dairy sales A REFUSAL by China to accept dairy heifers from a now-clear bluetongue zone is continuing to cause headaches for northern Victorian producers. A bluetongue zone was established in Bamawm in October, 2017, after bluetongue virus was detected in... Dairy News 13 Jul 2019 13 Jul 2019
Dairy Amazing win for Cohuna stud The fifth National Herd Development Winter Fair is over, but it certainly will be one to remember for Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, taking out — among its many accolades — Supreme Senior Champion and Premier Breeder. Sophie Baldwin 12 Jul 2019 12 Jul 2019
News Permit dropped on tractor movement FARMERS WILL now be able to move tracked tractors on Victorian roads, following regulatory changes to bring Victoria into line with other states. Victorian Farmers Federation grains group president Ashley Fraser said it was critical for Victoria to... Dairy News 12 Jul 2019 12 Jul 2019
News Body found at Mooroopna campsite Human remains were discovered in dense bushland in Mooroopna on Wednesday afternoon. The body was found in the vicinity of Common Track by members of the public who quickly notified police. Shepparton Police processed the site in the early hours of... Shepparton News 12 Jul 2019 12 Jul 2019
News Mooroopna man airlifted to hospital following assault A hotel in Mooroopna is currently taped off by police due to an assault that took place on the premises overnight. Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit acting sergeant Jeff Wren said a person has been hospitalised following the incident. He said the... Shepparton News 01 Jul 2019 01 Jul 2019
News Power outage continues in Tatura Powercor expects power will be restored in Tatura after midday today, after mass outages occurred across the town yesterday afternoon. The first reports of power outages in Tatura were at 3.30pm, due to high winds and heavy rainfall. A Powercor... Shepparton News 30 Jun 2019 30 Jun 2019
Breaking News ECHUCA GRANDMOTHER ATTACKED AT HER FRONT DOOR TONIGHT AN ECHUCA grandmother was confronted and may have been assaulted just after 6pm. Her family has posted security video in a bid to identify her attacker, who had been waiting on the veranda of the woman’s High St home. In their Facebook post the... Riverine Herald 07 Jul 2019 07 Jul 2019
