The ACCC has preliminary competition concerns about dairy company Saputo’s proposed acquisition of the Tasmanian-based cheese business of competitor Lion Dairy & Drinks.
The ACCC will establish a Dairy Consultative Committee to support the Liberal and Nationals Government’s ongoing commitment to the Australian dairy industry.
The Victorian Farmers Federation and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria refute claims made by the Federal Minister for Water David Littleproud the Basin Plan has provided security for the dairy industry.
AUSTRALIA’S dairy farmers are urging the federal government to change the country’s food standards in a bid to ban plant-based products from using the term “milk” on labels and in marketing.
The dependency on skilled labour and attracting people to a career in dairy continues to be a priority with an additional 800 employees needed on Australian dairy farms by 2023.
The top price of $3,700 was paid for the outstanding uddered four-year old cow sired by former No. 1 Sire Canbee at the herd dispersal sale of Andrew and Sarah Whitechurch of Swanpool near Benalla at Shepparton.