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.
Dairy enthusiasts from throughout NSW along with Victoria and Queensland were keen to secure top lots at the recent herd Dispersal of the Antvale herd of Anthony and Caitlin Coombes of Long Flat, NSW brought on by the severe drought conditions.
The long established Glen Meadow Illawarra herd of Barry and Rosie Warburton of Deniliquin, NSW recently staged their First Stage Complete Dispersal Sale at the Shepparton Selling Centre.