Dairy investigation by ACCC welcomed by university
As the consumer watchdog prepares to investigate the dairy sector, a Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic has highlighted the need for good business management skills in the industry.
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Short term arrangements for Brownes dairy suppliers
A short term arrangement has been secured for the three Western Australian dairy farmers whose contracts with the processor Brownes have expired.
Murray Goulburn considers location for nutritionals plant
Murray Goulburn has poured cold water on speculation over the future of a nutritional plant project at Koroit.
Fonterra chairman urges farmers to back changes
One week out from an important vote for New Zealand’s biggest company, Fonterra Chairman John Wilson is urging farmers to back changes to the Co-operative’s governance and representation so Fonterra can stay focussed on making the most from farmers’ milk and growing farmers’ wealth.
Taking Stock sessions proving popular with dairy farmers
Dairy farmers have been lining up to take advantage of Dairy Australia’s offer of free one-on-one Taking Stock sessions with experienced dairy advisors.
Nominees announced for Dairy Australia board roles
Dairy Australia has announced nominees to stand for election to its Board as Non-Executive Directors at the Annual General Meeting in November.
Number of dairy bulls DNA tested is up by 50 per cent
The number of dairy animals DNA tested – or genotyped – in Australia has escalated in the four years since commercial services became available.
Fonterra increases farm gate milk price to $5.25kg/MS
Fonterra has increased its 2016/17 forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 50 cents to $5.25 per kgMS.
Lindon Holsteins sell to top of $4250 for Lindon Tiger Lillie-Red
Lindon Holsteins of the Gordon Family of Undera dispersed their Spring calving heifers at Shepparton following the dispersal of their herd in late 2012 and early 2013.
Bega Cheese grows revenue by 7.5 per cent to $1.2 billion
Bega Cheese’s FY2016 results announcement has demonstrated the strength of its long term strategy, the experience and capability of the leadership team and the values and resilience of the company.
MG announces revenue of $2.8 billion down by 3.3 per cent
Murray Goulburn has announced financial results for the full year ended 30 June 2016, with revenue of $2.8 billion, down 3.3 percent compared to 2015.
Dairy industry committed to fixing ongoing crisis
AUSTRALIA’S dairy industry has committed to work towards fixing the ongoing crisis engulfing the sector following a Federal Government symposium in Melbourne.
