Sale top of $3050 at Peters’ Holstein dispersal
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.
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Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
Online tool to manage biosecurity risks
Dairy farmers now have access to a new online tool to build their skills and adapt their management approach to biosecurity risks.
High farm gate prices outweighed by dry outlook
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.
Comment open on dairy industry mandatory code
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.
Hall new director for Holstein Australia
Holstein Australia has announced the appointment of new Director, Philip Hall, to the Holstein Australia Board for a three year term.
133 years of breeding goes under the hammer
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.
New breed record of $21,000 for Hillcrest stud
A massive crowd of Ayrshire enthusiasts from all over Australia were at Borallon, Queensland for the Complete Dispersal Sale of the Hillcrest Ayrshire Stud of Kevin and Sharon Smith.
IDW best udder winner tops sale at $15,000
One of the largest crowds seen at a Dairy Sale for many years was at Girgarre for the Milking Herd Dispersal Sale of the Jugiong Jerseys established in 1932 by the Nicholson Family.
Farmers fight to retain common cheese names
Farmers are being urged to fight back against the European Union’s demands for Australia to restrict the use of common cheese names in a proposed free trade agreement between Australia and the 28 EU countries.
NZ study tour for young dairy professionals
The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) is calling all young dairy leaders to apply for the 2020 Gardiner Dairy Foundation UDV New Zealand Study Tour and explore the best of the New Zealand dairy industry in February 2020.
Harrietville Barbolat Paris tops Arrowstar dispersal
A large crowd of dairymen from all parts of Gippsland filled the seats at the Warragul Selling Centre for the complete dispersal sale of the Arrowstar Holstein herd and heifers for the Louden Family of Modella.
Sale top of $2700 at Hobson herd dispersal
The second stage Complete Dispersal Sale for the Hobson Family of Murrabit comprised all September and October calving cows.
