Dairy

Get the most from your genomic testing and add value to the herd

Published March 6, 2022

Are you genomically testing and looking for more ways to use your results? Join the first Holstein Australia Genomics in Action online national discussion group to explore all things genomics and add more value to your herd.

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Haebich appointed to Holstein Australia classification team

Published February 24, 2022

Holstein Australia is pleased to welcome Rebecca Haebich to the Classification Team. The South Australian dairy farmer brings a range of skills to the team, including her herd testing and herd management experience.

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Lightening Ridge SMDW Chief Vera tops Create the Future

Published February 21, 2022

Topping the ST Genetics Create the Future Sale held at IDW was the four month old heifer Lightning Ridge SMDW Chief Vera.

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View Fort Dictator Dottie crowned grand champion

Published February 9, 2022

Following on from their IDW 2020 Grand Champion win with Avonlea Reginald Jacobina, View Fort Holsteins VIC Matt and Nicola Templeton took back-to-back titles with their home-bred cow View Fort Dictator Dottie.

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View Fort Dictator Dottie triumphs as IDW Grand Champion Cow

Published February 2, 2022

Following on from their IDW 2020 Grand Champion win with Avonlea Reginald Jacobina, View Fort Holsteins VIC Matt and Nicola Templeton took back-to-back titles with their home-bred cow View Fort Dictator Dottie.

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Youth handlers from five breeds tackle Holstein Australia Youth Challenge

Published February 1, 2022

International Dairy Week saw 70 young handlers representing the Holstein, Ayrshire, Jersey, Guernsey and Brown Swiss breeds take part in the Holstein Australia Youth Challenge Trials.

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Burra increases farm gate milk price by 10c/kg milk solids

Published January 23, 2022

Burra Foods has announced an increase in Farmgate Milk Price (FMP) of $0.10/kg Milk Solids for the full season period from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022.

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$35 million cheese factory expected to create 208 new jobs

Published January 20, 2022

South Australian based cheese maker La Casa Del Formaggio is significantly expanding its production capacity by building a new $35 million facility at Edinburgh Parks – creating 208 new jobs during construction and a further 90 ongoing.

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Dairy needs policies to support industry’s economic recovery

Published January 18, 2022

An election platform which seeks political party support for policies driving nutritional health, regional jobs and on-farm sustainability and productivity was launched by Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF).

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Dairy regions report highest average returns since 2013/14

Published January 18, 2022

The 2020/21 season proved to be one of most profitable for Australia’s dairy industry, according to Dairy Australia’s Situation and Outlook Report, December 2021.

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Glyncol Jordie Blackrose-Poll tops Shepparton dispersal on $4500

Published January 12, 2022

The End of year Dispersal held at Shepparton on December 16 saw Holsteins sell to buyers from Northern Victoria, Western Districts and South Gippsland.

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Murribrook Diamond Vetta tops Lightning Ridge dispersal on $32,000

Published January 11, 2022

A large crowd of keen dairy enthusiasts from throughout the State along with a huge online audience via the Elite platform were keen to secure the exceptional offering at the recent Lightning Ridge Dispersal offered at Westmuir Farms at Bungador in Western Victoria by Declan Patten and partners.

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