The Master Breeder Munde Park herd of Mark and Debbie Jarrett held their Complete Dispersal Sale on farm at Bolong, Nowra, NSW following the sale of their farm.
The Dispersal Sale of Autumn calving heifers from the Master Breeder Eagle Ridge herd of Russell and Kerry Eagle and the dual Master Breeder Ingoldale herd of Jim and Dot Gilmore met with strong competition at Shepparton on March 6.
Dairy farmers will now be able to fully assess their on-farm water requirements with the assistance of a new booklet available from Agriculture Victoria.
The Complete Dispersal Sale of the Holstein herd of Agricultural Alliance Investments International of Kyabram saw a top of $3500 for a 1st lactation 2 year old calved last Spring and due again in September to AI sire Christmas.
To help get much-needed supplies out to the affected regions, Fonterra has supported charity partner Foodbank through an initial donation of $40,000 of milk powder – which equates to 78,000 litres of milk for those who need it…
Together with water allocations not reaching 100 per cent and the resulting high temporary water costs, there is a greater necessity to use water effectively and efficiently this autumn.
Australian Dairy Farmers welcomed the return of David Littleproud to the agriculture portfolio, following his election as Deputy Leader of the Nationals.