Warrain Matt Empress 9 makes the top price of $13,000 at Jersey dispersal
Jersey breeders from all parts of Victoria were at Warrain Jerseys, Numurkah for the final stage Complete Dispersal Sale along with many online from around Australia.
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Restdown Dairystar Luscious tops Brown Swiss dispersal at $7200
Brown Swiss enthusiasts from all over Australia bid throughout the final Restdown Dispersal Sale to secure heifers and young cows to a top of $7200.
Milk production firing on all cylinders with widespread milk supply growth
More than halfway into the current dairy season, Australian milk production is firing on all cylinders, Rabobank says, with widespread growth in milk supply across all dairying regions due to favourable seasonal conditions and good farmgate margins.
Closure of Tasmania’s Betta Milk factory to mean loss of 21 jobs
Bega’s decision to close the Betta Milk factory in Burnie is a blow for dairy processing in North West Tasmania, said the union that represents the workers.
Dairy export sector focused on value add rather than being volume driven
Australia’s dairy import and export mix is “slowly trading places” – with export volumes falling sharply in recent years while imports have spiked, Rabobank says in a newly-released report.
Instyle Solomon Dahlia takes supreme champion cow at International Dairy Week
In what was a wonderful showcase of Australian Holstein’s – the final show of International Dairy Week – the 2024 National Holstein Show was overseen by Canadian Judge Mr Barclay Phoenix in front of a strong crowd.
Gorbro Unlucky Jodie wins grand champion at International Dairy Week
Gorbro Unlucky Jodie emerged from the intermediate class to win grand champion at the 2nd National Red & White Holstein Show at International Dairy Week 2024 – with Nico Bons from the Netherlands overseeing the show.
Teams compete in clipping, judging and parading in Holstein Australia youth challenge
It was outstanding response for the 2024 Holstein Australia Youth Challenge, with thirteen teams participating. The overjudges for the 2024 installment of the Youth Challenge were Courtney Afford (Judging), Daniel Bacon (Clipping) and Olivia Millhouse (Parading) who provided a combination of youth along with valuable experience.
New record for an all breeds sale with average of $11,350
Yet again the STG Create The Future Sale at IDW saw a magnificent crowd on site at Tatura along with over 770 viewing online at Stocklive from around the World, with the sale average being a new record for an all breeds sale and was the second highest of all sales at IDW in it’s 34 year history.
Dairy farms to share $1.45 million in grants to drive innovation
Coles is supporting sustainability in the dairy industry, announcing that 100 Coles dairy farms around the country will share in $1.45 million in grants as part of the newly developed Dairy Farm Sustainability Accelerator Fund.
Conventional and sexed Holstein and Jersey semen in demand from Pakistan
In a testament to the increasing demand for Australian genetics in Pakistan’s agricultural landscape, a fresh shipment embarked on its journey this week. Boasting an extensive dossier of health testing and documentation spanning nearly 900 A4 pages, the consignment is set to make a significant impact.
Genetics Australia takes on marketing Australian Red breeding program
The future of a local Australian Red breeding program has been secured with Genetics Australia (GA) taking on marketing and distribution of the Auzred XB genetics portfolio.
