Dairy

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

Australian dairy industry enters recovery phase

Modest growth in milk production, generally favourable seasonal conditions and contained input costs all point to the Australian dairy industry entering a recovery phase, according to the latest Situation and Outlook report from Dairy Australia.

Semex announces death of super sire Fever

Semex is saddened to announce that it’s 13th Millionaire Sire, 0200HO05592 Crackholm Fever, has passed away.

Krishlaye Holsteins pay top cow price of $4400

Dairymen from all parts of Gippsland as well as Northern and Western Victoria were at the First Stage Complete Dispersal Sale of Sandara Holsteins of Robert Hanegraaf and Family of Yannathan held at the Warragul Selling Centre.

Sixty tanker drivers to go as MG reshapes business

Murray Goulburn Co-operative Limited has announced it is reshaping its Inbound Logistics (IBL) business in response to the reduction in milk supply and collection needs.

WCB announces step up of 14c/kg for protein

Warrnambool Cheese and Butter has announced a step up in milk price for the 2017-18 season of 7c/kg for butterfat and 14c/kg for protein.

Eagle Ridge Carolyn tops Jersey sale at $3500

The Greenall Family of Labertouche dispersed their high quality Jersey herd and heifers at Warragul recently to strong demand.

Caldermeade Farm Holstein dispersal tops at $3900

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

Jonathan Price appointed to DairyTas board

After nearly fifteen years of service to DairyTas and a total of twenty five years in the Tasmanian dairy industry, DairyTas Regional Manager Mark Smith has announced his retirement.

Camlou Goldchip Aphrodite tops sale at $16,000

Master Breeders Travis and Melissa Deans of Oakey, Qld dispersed their herd from week old calves to 10 year old cows to Breed enthusiasts from all over Australia.

Mark Patella to judge youth showmanship at IDW

IDW is thrilled to announce that the Youth Showmanship Competition will be judged by Mr Mark Patullo from Australia.

USA judge announced for All Breeds youth show

Australia’s International Dairy Week kicks off with the ABS Australia/Ridley All Breeds National Youth Show with judge Brian Behnke from the USA.

Grants up to $10,000 available for dairy families

The Farmers’ Fund applications are now open for grants up to $10 000 to dairy farming families.