Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
Saputo Dairy Australia’s (SDA) Smithton Frozen Natural Cream Cheese (FNCC) production facility has gone live for the first time following a $20 million capital investment announced in February.
You might be using tail paint or chalk in your cattle breeding program for several reasons. “It’s cheap.” “It’s what my neighbors do.” Or maybe, “It’s what my A.I. company prefers.” Tail paint is better than nothing, but that doesn’t make it the best tool to get heifers and cows pregnant.
Dairy farmers have been blindsided by the NSW Government’s drastic change to Coastal Harvestable Rights, casting doubt on the industry’s survival.
Holstein enthusiasts from throughout Australia were keen to secure Murribrook Holsteins at the Dispersal Stage V at the Wagga Wagga, NSW property of Master Breeder Murray Sowter to see prices top at $15,000.
A large crowd of interested Holstein breeders from throughout Australia were at the Avonlea farm, Nar Nar Goon or online via Elite watching the Final Avonlea Celebration Sale which topped at $24,000.
New research has shown that the nutrition a calf receives early in their life can positively influence their overall health and resilience as they grow and get ready to join the milking herd. Successful calf-rearing means that calves grow well and remain healthy even when exposed to infections. University of Melbourne PhD candidate, Emma Ockenden, […]
South-East Asia presents a “bright spot” for Australian and New Zealand dairy exporters in an “increasingly lethargic global economy”, Rabobank says in a recently-released sector report.
Dairy Australia’s innovative Silage Plastic Recycling Trial in Western Victoria has been successfully completed. The lessons learned are now being used to work with private industry to develop a long-term solution for responsible disposal of plastic on farms.
UDV Policy Council met on June 16 at Farrer House. Policy Council received reports from a number of key stakeholders, including Dairy Australia, Australian Dairy Farmers and South Australian Dairyfarmers Association and dealt with a range of operational issues.
Holstein Australia and Holstein UK have again joined forces to provide a young and aspiring Holstein breed enthusiast with a trip to the UK during September and October this year.
The joint venture between Genetics Australia and URUS has been formally approved by the Registrar of Co-operatives and will operate from July 1.
Burra Foods has announced a minimum Farmgate Milk Price Range for FY24: $8.50 – $9.00/kg milk solids for the period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
