Study finds students think cows are milked by hand
An Australian university has discovered four in five primary school students have no idea how modern milk is produced.
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Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
St Andrews records highest ever average for single vendor Illawarra sale
The highest ever average for a single vendor Illawarra Sale in Australia resulted when a large crowd of Illawarra enthusiasts were at Warwick, Qld for the Complete Dispersal of the milking herd of the Lester family’s St Andrews Illawarra Stud.
Murribrook Sidekick Cassie tops dispersal at $21,000
The long established Murribrook Holstein herd of Murray Sowter held the third Stage Complete Dispersal this time on their Wagga Wagga farm, Birubi.
Cairnbrae Casino Estelle 21 tops dispersal at $13,000
Return buyers were again the strength at the Fourth Stage Complete Dispersal Sale of Cairnbrae Jerseys of Alan and Janine Carson.
New focus on sustainability in Australian bulls
The August ABV release has highlighted the strength of Australian bulls with a new focus on sustainability.
Opportunity to represent industry on UDV
The Victorian Farmers Federation and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) has announced casual vacancy appointments for the role of VFF UDV President and Vice-President following a recent VFF UDV Policy Council meeting.
Warrain Jerseys second dispersal tops at $11,000
The high production, high BPI Five Star Jerseys of John and Margaret Cockerell recently staged their 2nd Stage Complete Dispersal Sale on farm at Numurkah.
Rockvale Eileen 5564 tops Rockvale Jerseys sale at $14,000
The highly regarded Rockvale herd of Des and Wendy Parker of Beeac in Western Victoria recently dispersed the Milking herd and joined heifers following 50 years of Breeding.
Elmar Chief Jessica 4697 tops Elmar sale at $20,000
The long established, highly successful Elmar Holstein herd of Steve and Deanne Hore and Family staged another on farm sale to buyers throughout Australia and overseas.
Pinnacle Park Greeny Ignition tops dispersal on $4750
Jersey Breeders Darryn and Danielle Smith dispersed their high quality, high component herd at Shepparton to buyers in most parts of Vic and NSW.
Top price of $6000 reached twice at Langdale and Araluen Park sale
Buyers from throughout Victoria, NSW and SA selected quality Autumn calved Cows and Heifers from two of Gippslands leading Jersey herds, Langdale of Darrien and Alex Mathews and Araluen Park of Saunders and Day.
Farmer’s secret to quality coffee at home
Cost of living pressures may be forcing ordinary Australians to watch their spending, but dairy farmers say there’s still a way to enjoy café-quality coffee on a budget.
