Holstein dispersal tops at $3100 and averages $2193
A large crowd of Dairymen from throughout Western Victoria and South Gippsland were keen to secure Autumn calving Holsteins at the Complete Dispersal Sale of H Eldridge & Son of Alvie.
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Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
Low salt cheese to introduce young children to dairy
As dairy consumption continues to grow globally, Fonterra is becoming increasingly focused on diversifying and specialising its products to meet customer demand.
Entries near closing for International Dairy Week
Entries for IDW 2017 will close at midnight on this Thursday 8th December 2016.
Judging underway in Australian grand dairy awards
After tasting their way through a record 470 of Australia’s finest dairy products, judges of the prestigious Australian Grand Dairy Awards have announced the 2017 finalists from across the nation.
Clark appointed to skills based MG board
Murray Goulburn Co-operative has announced Mark Clark will join the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director.
Farmer feedback needed on assistance measures
DAIRY farmers are being encouraged to stand up and be heard at a series of round table discussions to be held across Victoria in December.
Milk collection disruption after NZ earthquake
Fonterra has confirmed all of its staff in New Zealand are safe following the earthquake and there is no major damage to any of its manufacturing sites.
Effectiveness of antibiotics in cows needs to be assured
As part of Australian Antibiotic Awareness Week, 14-20 November, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is promoting responsible use of antibiotics in dairy cows, to prevent the emergence of untreatable diseases.
Fonterra offers grants for community projects
Community projects and groups in regional Victoria and Tasmania are about to get a helping hand from Fonterra.
UDV praises ACCC for firm approach to industry inquiry
THE United Dairyfarmers of Victoria has praised the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for taking a firm approach in its inquiry into the dairy industry, following the release of the inquiry’s terms of reference.
Dairy farmers make 600 applications for grants
DAIRY farmers across Victoria and NSW will benefit from the first grants the Victorian Farmers Federation’s Farmers Fund initiative.
Fonterra announces revised farm gate milk price
Fonterra Australia has advised suppliers it has increased its average farmgate milk price to $5.10 per kilogram of milk solids, and increased its forecast closing price for the season to $5.20 per kilogram of milk solids.
