Australian dairy farmers are looking to the beef market to diversify their income, with expectations dairy-beef animals could help fill feedlots as the drought continues to bite.
The major dispersal sale of the Holstein herd of Matt and Andrea Peters of Ryanston saw strong demand for cows with buyers from all parts of South Gippsland along with the Western District.
Dairy Australia’s October Situation and Outlook report for the first quarter of the season shows record high farmgate milk prices continue to be weighed down by high input costs and a dry weather outlook.
The Australian dairy industry mandatory code of conduct exposure draft was released in what is the third and final round of consultation with the dairy industry.
A wonderful crowd was at Ripplebrook in West Gippsland for the Complete Dispersal Sale of the Kings Vale Jersey Milking Herd of David and Sharron Anderson.