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Dairy
Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
Douggan retains number one proven Jersey bull spot
Jersey Australia general manager Glen Barrett said the April ABVs provided positive proof Australian Jersey genetics were bred to meet dairy farmer needs across the globe.
Funding to improve price transparency through supply chain
Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) has secured a federal grant of $814,000 to improve price transparency, product traceability and efficiency across the dairy supply chain.
Profitable year ahead for dairy but challenges building
Australia’s dairy producers are set for another profitable season ahead – with record high milk pricing and favourable seasonable conditions – but risks are building, Rabobank says in its just-released Australian Dairy 2022/23 Seasonal Outlook.
April ABVs highlight new bulls and opportunities
April ABVs have delivered great results for Genetics Australia bulls with a bull for every breeding goal and every breed, according to CEO Anthony Shelly.
Murribrook Octane Candace tops dispersal at $21,000
The Murribrook Dispersal Sale went off without a hitch despite flooding with breeders from all parts of NSW, Victoria and South Australia were keen to secure the outstanding milking cows and in calf heifers on offer.
Farmers call for no change to Dairy Australia
Dairy farmers have had their say and 64 per cent of levy payers wanted no change.
Warramont MVP Draft tops SA master breeder sale at $5000
The two Master Breeder herds Warramont of David and Trudy Fiebig of Mt Gambier, SA and Byrne Lea of Craig and Fiona Fisher formerly of Drumborg in far Western Victoria combined to stage a Complete Dispersal Sale of their Autumn calving heifers following the Dispersal of their respective Milking herds last year.
Carenda Jeronimo 884 tops nation’s longest running Holstein sale at $13,000
Earlier this month, Australia’s longest running Holstein Bull Sale topped $13,000 with Carenda Jeronimo 884, a stud bull bred by Holstein Australia member Ray Kitchen of Carenda Holsteins.
STG Australia Virtual Holstein Spectacular calls for entries
Holstein Australia and STGenetics have launched the STG Australia Virtual Holstein Spectacular.
Gorbro Chief Robin brings $14,000 at North West Opportunity Sale
Holstein Breeders from throughout the North West consigned an exceptional offering of mostly Autumn calving young cows and joined heifers backed by tremendous pedigrees featuring high production and deep classification along with noted Sires.
Cairnbrae Casino Althea tops jersey dispersal at $9000
The Third Stage Cairnbrae Jersey Dispersal comprised of Autumn and early Winter calving cows and heifers and met with spirited demand from three States with a top of $9000.
