Dairy Land sale approved Australia’s largest genetics supplier Genetics Australia Co-operative has confirmed the $14.65million sale of one of its major property holdings. Country News 16 hours ago 16 hours ago
News It feels like Groundhog Day NATHAN FERGUSON is concerned about the future of his business and the industry as a whole. The young farmer will milk 250 to 300 cows this season at Teal Point, near Barham. He said the milk price and the continually rising cost of production was... Sophie Baldwin 22 hours ago 22 hours ago
News Fonterra, Saputo announce prices within days of each other FONTERRA HAS announced an opening price of $5.85 per kilo of milk solids for the 2018–19 season and a forecast closing rage of $5.85–$6.20 kg/MS. The New Zealand-based processor announced the opening price 10 days out from the opening of the... Dairy News 14 Jul 2018 14 Jul 2018
News Fonterra, Saputo announce prices within days of each other FONTERRA HAS announced an opening price of $5.85 per kilo of milk solids for the 2018–19 season and a forecast closing rage of $5.85–$6.20 kg/MS. The New Zealand-based processor announced the opening price 10 days out from the opening of the... Dairy News 14 Jul 2018 14 Jul 2018
News Farmers seek strength in numbers A GROUP of northern Victoria dairy farmers are taking matters into their own hands and approaching processors with a collective pool of milk, in a bid to obtain a more sustainable milk price. To date the group, United We Stand (UWS), has more than... Sophie Baldwin 13 Jul 2018 13 Jul 2018
Dairy Youngs show the way More than 50 farmers from the Murray Dairy region have been recognised among the nation’s best milk producers in the 2018 Dairy Australia Milk Quality Awards. Country News 11 Jul 2018 11 Jul 2018
Dairy Milk price index launched Dairy farmers will be better able to understand and interpret commodity market price signals following the launch of the new milk price index last week. Rodney Woods 11 Jul 2018 11 Jul 2018
Dairy Labour-saving system Rearing replacement calves is possible in so many ways — no system is right. Country News 09 Jul 2018 09 Jul 2018
News Correct data can plug $100,000 black hole AUSTRALIAN DAIRY farmers could be losing more than $100 000 a year due to herd replacement inefficiencies that could be fixed by using proper data, according to a leading industry player. Cameron Renshaw from Heiferlink will discuss ‘Rearing... Rick Bayne 09 Jul 2018 09 Jul 2018
Dairy Delivering best possible results Maxum Foods’ MaxCare range of infant animal milk replacers continue to increase their presence in the market since the brand’s inception in September 2014. Country News 05 Jul 2018 05 Jul 2018
Dairy A lifetime dedicated to cows Surrounded by her beloved Jerseys on her Numurkah property is where Margaret Cockerell feels most at home. Alana Christensen 04 Jul 2018 04 Jul 2018
Dairy Bega offers a supply premium option As was the case with Fonterra, Bega Cheese has announced an opening milk price for the 2018-19 season of $5.85/kg of milk solids. Country News 03 Jul 2018 03 Jul 2018
Dairy UDV calls for simple milk price structure The UDV recently held a series of meetings across Victoria calling for a simplified milk payment structure from processors. The UDV believes the current system is hurting the dairy industry by encouraging farmers to produce milk at times when it may... Sophie Baldwin 03 Jul 2018 03 Jul 2018
Dairy Supporting the next generation Young stock are seen as the greatest value asset for the future of any dairy herd. Country News 03 Jul 2018 03 Jul 2018
Dairy Concerned for industry Nathan Ferguson travelled to the United We Stand meeting from Barham because he is concerned about the future of his business and the industry as a whole. Sophie Baldwin 02 Jul 2018 02 Jul 2018
News A lifetime with Jerseys FOR MORE than 50 years, Waaia farmer Dick Maloney has enjoyed working with Jersey cows. The oldest member of the Goulburn Murray Jersey Breeders Club, Mr Maloney, 88, is in semi-retirement but still attends club meetings and takes an interest in... Dairy News 02 Jul 2018 02 Jul 2018
News Keeping it under control THE GOULDING family has been working the land outside of Cohuna for more than 100 years. Greg Goulding is the fourth generation of his family to run the farm, which has grown to encompass more than 1000 ha and 550 milking cows. He is in the process... Dairy News 02 Jul 2018 02 Jul 2018
Dairy Group seeks farmers’ support The push from a group of northern Victorian dairy farmers to pool their milk and supply it to the processor willing to pay the most sustainable price has gained momentum after United We Stand dairy farmers hosted a meeting in Kyabram last week. Sophie Baldwin 29 Jun 2018 29 Jun 2018
News More land means more options A NEW farm is giving a family dairy operation at Gazette a new lease of life. Ryan Lenehan and his partner Jayne Jewell have joined with Jayne’s parents Darren and Kay Jewell to buy the farm. The 50 ha property was previously used for sheep but... Rick Bayne 29 Jun 2018 29 Jun 2018
News Police pursuit ends in Tallygaroopna A dramatic police chase came to a screeching halt in Tallygaroopna this afternoon, leaving locals stunned and grateful no-one was injured. The hour long chase reportedly reached speeds of nearly 200 kph as seven police pursuit vehicles attempted to... Myles Peterson 10 Jul 2018 10 Jul 2018
News Flying sign causes accident AN EIGHT-year-old boy and his grandfather suffered cuts and a family was left shocked after a flying piece of scrap metal smashed into both of their cars. A Cobram family of four was in their 4WD heading towards Moama on the Cobb Hwy near Milgate Rd... Riverine Herald 06 Jul 2018 06 Jul 2018
Sport New home door open The footballing landscape in the region is starting to shift. Lauren Bordin 06 Jul 2018 06 Jul 2018
Sport Landscape about to shift? An open offer from the Kyabram District Football Netball League seeking new clubs to help swell its ranks has potentially started an arms race across the region. Shepparton News 10 Jul 2018 10 Jul 2018
