Dairy Company growing A three-year $2million expansion investment by Tongala-based SLTEC Fertilizers is up and running, improving efficiency, capacity and underpinning the company’s growth in the production of fluid fertilisers. Rodney Woods 43 minutes ago 43 minutes ago
News Breeding Burpless Bovines Cows that burp less could help save the environment and put money back into the pockets of farmers. With the increasing cost of feed and social awareness of climate change, dairy farmers are under greater pressure to produce more milk with less... Dairy News 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
Dairy Industry advocate plan A fresh milk and dairy advocate is set to be appointed in NSW if the Coalition wins the state election, underpinned by a dedicated dairy unit to ensure farmers have a government point of contact. Alana Christensen 22 hours ago 22 hours ago
Dairy Industry advocate plan A fresh milk and dairy advocate is set to be appointed in NSW if the Coalition wins the state election, underpinned by a dedicated dairy unit to ensure farmers have a government point of contact. Alana Christensen 22 hours ago 22 hours ago
Dairy Still running farm Lochy Hemphill heard an uncle once say: ‘‘When everyone is walking, start running.’’ Alana Christensen 23 Mar 2019 23 Mar 2019
News Farmers bank on debt recommendations According to Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) figures, in the 2016–17 financial year the average dairy farm owed $937 000 to banking institutions. Debt has been a key source of capital for Australian... Jeanette Severs 23 Mar 2019 23 Mar 2019
Dairy Dairy farm income expected to be slashed Poor conditions continue to hit dairy farmers hard, with the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences predicting average farm cash income nationally to almost halve. Country News 22 Mar 2019 22 Mar 2019
Dairy Coles protest A group of Queensland dairy farmers will travel to Brisbane to protest Coles’ ongoing refusal to stop selling dollar-per-litre milk. Country News 22 Mar 2019 22 Mar 2019
Dairy News National dairy plan unites industry voice Strong sentiment emerged from February’s Australian Dairy Conference (ADC) with collective agreement for a unified voice to drive change for the national dairy landscape. ADC president and Tasmanian dairy farmer Ben Geard said there was an... Dairy News 22 Mar 2019 22 Mar 2019
Dairy Experiences shared A young Victorian woman whose passion for agriculture has seen her awarded scholarships and travel overseas was an inspiring after-dinner speaker at last week’s South Australian dairy conference. Country News 22 Mar 2019 22 Mar 2019
Dairy Revised BJD risk score unveiled Australia Dairy Farmers has unveiled a revised risk-profiling score to assess and manage the likelihood of bovine Johnes disease in dairy cattle. Country News 21 Mar 2019 21 Mar 2019
Dairy Wage claim denied Dairy processor Freedom Foods has slammed allegations more than 50 employees have been wrongfully employed under skilled work visas, labelling the claims ‘‘unfounded’’ and ‘‘offensive’’. Country News 21 Mar 2019 21 Mar 2019
Dairy Code of conduct a step closer The Federal Government is continuing to advance the mandatory dairy code of conduct following requests from key dairy farmer bodies last year. Rodney Woods 20 Mar 2019 20 Mar 2019
News Stage set for milk price recovery: US dairy expert The slowdown in global milk supply growth has “set the stage” for a recovery in milk prices for dairy producers around the globe, according to a visiting North American dairy expert. Out from Chicago as a keynote speaker at the recent Australian... Simone Dunne 20 Mar 2019 20 Mar 2019
Dairy News Hope springs from the ashes Dairy farming has always been a roller-coaster ride for Linda and Barry Morgan but having their farm destroyed by the 2018 St Patrick’s Day bushfires was almost the tipping point. Barry, Linda and their children heroically saved a lot of their... Dairy News 19 Mar 2019 19 Mar 2019
Dairy Words ring hollow ‘‘Fact is, farm production makes these communities strong and if we stop the farmers from getting the water to be able to access a future for themselves — well, God help Australia.’’ Alana Christensen 19 Mar 2019 19 Mar 2019
Dairy Supermarket rations milk A NSW supermarket temporarily introduced milk rationing because of a shortage of supply from a local processor. Country News 17 Mar 2019 17 Mar 2019
Dairy Ky farmer will share journey A Kyabram farmer will be one of the speakers at a state dairy conference in South Australia this week. Country News 17 Mar 2019 17 Mar 2019
Dairy Index sorts options Dairy farmers planning to renovate perennial pastures this autumn have been encouraged to use Dairy Australia’s Forage Value Index to select the right rye-grass for their farm and ensure they are making the best decisions for the year ahead. Country News 16 Mar 2019 16 Mar 2019
News Man flown to Melbourne hospital after truck rollover at Murchison Police, CFA, Shepparton Search and Rescue and State Emergency Service personnel are on the scene of a truck rollover in Murchison. It is believed a truck rolled off the bridge as you enter the town and has landed in the Goulburn River below. The... Shepparton News 05 Mar 2019 05 Mar 2019
News Oliver’s suddenly closes in Shepparton Ten months after launching with much fanfare, Oliver’s Real Food has suddenly closed. Shepparton News 04 Mar 2019 04 Mar 2019
Lifestyle From homeless to home owner Eagerly awaiting the keys to his new home, Shepparton’s Alex Newling, 20, could never have imagined he would be in the position he is today. Ashlea Witoslawski 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
News School takes ‘immediate action’ following assaults POLICE are investigating two assaults involving Echuca College students in two days. Riverine Herald 06 Mar 2019 06 Mar 2019
