Dairy

Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.

Cream cheese production to continue at Kiewa

Murray Goulburn has postponed the proposed closure of its Kiewa facility.

Sale top of $3700 for first lactation heifer

A large crowd was at the Echuca selling Centre for the Complete Dispersal Sale of the milking herd of Mick & Judy Jones of Kyabram.

NSW Farmers calls for transparency in dairy supply chain

NSW Farmers’ Association has repeated calls for improving transparency within the dairy supply chain and ensuring that the price farmers receive reflects the value of their products.

50th Illawarra spring fair sale tops at $5600

A large crowd of Illawarra enthusiasts from around Australia were at the Berry, NSW Showgrounds for the 50th Illawarra Spring Fair.

Australasian record of $50,000 paid for Jersey female

The Australasian record price for a Jersey female was broken at the recent Global Impact sale hosted by Declan Patten at the Camden Showgrounds in conjunction with the NSW State Fair.

Saputo offer is best outcome for MG suppliers

Murray Goulburn’s Chairman John Spark said the Saputo transaction represented the best available outcome for suppliers and investors.

Saputo eyes off Murray Goulburn for $1.31 billion

Canadian dairy manufacturer Saputo has announced it will buy Murray Goulburn for $1.31 billion.

Murray Goulburn suppliers react to buy out with shock

MURRAY Goulburn suppliers have reacted with shock to news the dairy co-op had accepted a $1.31 billion buyout from Canadian company Saputo.

Gold Crown daughter reaches sale top of $3900

Dairymen from throughout Victoria were at the Koonwarra Selling Centre for the Complete Dispersal of the Caldermeade Farm herd of the Jelbart Family.

Andes Aftershock Glamour tops dispersal at $10,500

The first stage Complete Dispersal Sale of the long established Andes Holstein and Eurarie Jersey Spring calved herds of Charles and Carolyn Smith of St Germains, North West of Undera saw strong demand from dairymen from all parts of Victoria along with South Australia and Southern NSW.

Nominations invited for board positions on Genetics Australia

Elections are to be held for two positions on the Board of Directors of Genetics Australia Co-operative Limited.

Cloud-based electronic cow monitoring system awarded

The SenseTime cloud-based electronic cow monitoring system and the eSense ear tag were both named as winners in the 2017 Dairy Herd Management Innovation Awards – World Dairy Expo Edition.