Assessing on-farm water requirements
Dairy farmers will now be able to fully assess their on-farm water requirements with the assistance of a new booklet available from Agriculture Victoria.
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Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
Agricultural Alliance dispersal tops at $3500
The Complete Dispersal Sale of the Holstein herd of Agricultural Alliance Investments International of Kyabram saw a top of $3500 for a 1st lactation 2 year old calved last Spring and due again in September to AI sire Christmas.
Fonterra donates $40,000 of milk powder
To help get much-needed supplies out to the affected regions, Fonterra has supported charity partner Foodbank through an initial donation of $40,000 of milk powder – which equates to 78,000 litres of milk for those who need it most. Fonterra is also helping store 500 pallets of food and supplies generously donated by food companies […]
Milk processor donates $50,000 to bushfire appeal
Milk processor Burra Foods will donate more than $50,000 to help those impacted by the recent Victorian bushfires.
Best use of your water allocation this autumn
Together with water allocations not reaching 100 per cent and the resulting high temporary water costs, there is a greater necessity to use water effectively and efficiently this autumn.
Dairy industry welcomes back Littleproud
Australian Dairy Farmers welcomed the return of David Littleproud to the agriculture portfolio, following his election as Deputy Leader of the Nationals.
Future directions in genetics a focus of conference
World-leading genetics experts will outline what the future is likely to hold for the industry at a major Victorian conference in March.
Tributes paid to global superstar Impression
Semex is saddened to announce that global superstar 0200HO00560 Monument Impression has passed away.
Managing metabolic diseases at calving
Recording disease incidence at calving is a critical step in managing metabolic diseases and establishing a successful and productive lactation.
Linsand Doorman Ladybug tops dispersal at $8000
Dairy enthusiasts from throughout NSW along with Victoria and Queensland were keen to secure top lots at the recent herd Dispersal of the Antvale herd of Anthony and Caitlin Coombes of Long Flat, NSW brought on by the severe drought conditions.
Glen Meadow Jean 496 tops at $5250 at dispersal
The long established Glen Meadow Illawarra herd of Barry and Rosie Warburton of Deniliquin, NSW recently staged their First Stage Complete Dispersal Sale at the Shepparton Selling Centre.
