Dairy

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

Seven-month-old heifer makes $21,000 at Kaarmona sale

At the recent Kaarmona ‘Once in Decade’ Sale an outstanding top of $21,000 was reached for Kaarmona Nacash Destiny 19.

Omega Gen Reagen Rose tops Ayrshire sale on $7750

South Australian Ayrshire Breeders staged the inaugural SA Ayrshire Spectacular Sale with all lots on display at Mt Gambier Showgrounds and the auction conducted from a DLS Office in Victoria.

Fonterra announces farm gate price of $6.55kgMS

Fonterra Australia has announced a weighted average farmgate milk price for the 2021/2022 season of $6.55 per kgMS, with an estimated closing price range of $6.55 to $6.95 per kgMS.

Using sexed genetic product Sexcel to boost heifer numbers

Breeding extra dairy heifers and capitalising on demand for beef has helped one NSW dairy couple purchase a farm.

Eagle Ridge Tattoo B Pauline is a sale topper at $8500

The Master Breeder Eagle Ridge herd held their Dispersal Sale of all late Autumn and early Winter calving heifers at Shepparton.

Fonterra announces farm gate milk price of $6.55/kg/MS

Fonterra Australia has announced a weighted average farmgate milk price for the 2021/2022 season of $6.55 per kgMS, with an estimated closing price range of $6.55 to $6.95 per kgMS.

Beauties from the Bush autumn calvers average $4696

The Beauties from the Bush autumn-calved Holstein dispersal sale has been marked a success as it topped $11,000 at the Colac Selling Centre.

Elmar Solomon Jessica 7 creates bidding frenzy to $46,500

The highly anticipated Elmar Extravaganza Holstein sale achieved outstanding results on-farm in Leitchville onApril 22, grossing a remarkable $673,400.

Burra announces milk price increase of 10c/kg MS

Burra Foods has announced an increase in milk price for Milk Supply Partners equivalent to $0.10/kg Milk Solids across the full FY21 year.

Vala Sidekick Cheers a sale topper at $26,000

At the Vala Autumn Feature Sale held on farm at Toolamba, Vic there was great interest with the top selling lot Vala Sidekick Cheers (Imp.ET), an 11 month old direct daughter of famed North American Show Cow Unique Dempsey Cheers, EX 95 reaching top price of $26,000.

Warramont Diamondback Fondue sells for top price of $24,000

The First Stage Complete Dispersal Sale of the Master Breeder Warramont Holstein herd of David and Trudy Fiebig of Mt Gambier, SA was held at the Warrnambool Selling Centre before a large audience both live and online.

Garbo Robin Expander makes sale top of $7200

Holstein enthusiasts from all parts of Victoria along with NSW were active buyers at the Inaugural Autumn Opportunity Sale hosted by the North West Sub Branch of Holstein Australia at the Echuca Selling Centre.