Funds help 46 dairy farmers with new projects
The Victorian Farmers Federation has announced the allocation of more than $440,000 in grants for dairy farmer-led projects as part of the final round of the Farmers’ Fund partnership.
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Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
Consultations to shape mandatory dairy code
Dairy farmers, processors and representative organisations are encouraged to take part in important regional consultations to help shape Australia’s first mandatory dairy code.
Cattle ticks costly to manage in dairy herds
Cattle ticks are a major cost to dairy farmers on the eastern side of the tick line. As temperatures begin to increase into the spring months so do tick populations.
Springing and rejoined autumn calvers average $1634
The second stage dispersal of the well known large Holstein herd of Rohan & Sue Kerr held at Koonwarra Saleyards was an outstanding success with a complete clearance and a sale gross of $492,000.
Bega records profit after tax of $44 million
Another year of growth and acquisition combined with sound financial performance sees Bega Cheese creating a significant position as an Australian dairy and food company servicing customers at home and in more than 40 countries around the world.
Burra Foods announces step up of 13c/kgMS
Burra Foods has announced a step up in base FMP (Farmgate Milk Price) for Milk Supply Partners equivalent to $0.13/kg of milk solids across the FY19 year.
Female genomic testing for all commercial traits
Semex is now offering female genomic testing for all commercial traits.
Farmers call for permanent end to discounted dairy products
For nearly a decade, dairy farmers have been wearing the pain caused by discounted products, whether it’s $1 per litre milk or cheap cheese.
Holstein online showcase sale postponed
The Holstein Australia Online Showcase Sale, scheduled to take place on 15 November 2018 in Hobart following the Association’s AGM, has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Grants for farm business improvements still open
Dairy farmers in the Southern Milk Pool have two more weeks to apply for grants for farm business improvement projects before the final round of Farmers’ Fund grant applications draw to a close on 29 October 2018.
Fonterra revises farm gate milk price to 625-650c/kgMS
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has revised its 2018/19 forecast Farmgate Milk Price from $6.75 per kgMS to a range of $6.25-$6.50 per kgMS.
Step up of 14c/kg for butterfat and 28c/kg for protein
A step up in the farmgate milk price for the 2018/19 season has been announced for all suppliers of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) and Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) in the Southern Milk Region.
