Research into virtual fencing technology for dairy farmers
Dairy Australia has been successful in obtaining a Commonwealth Government grant for the development of virtual herding technology.
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Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
Silverleigh Cindy 93 tops Illawarra sale at $7000
Queensland Illawarra Breeders staged their 2nd successful Impact Sale following judging of the State Feature Show at the 100th Gatton Show.
Solutions sought for oversupply of milk in WA
Following recent difficulties for suppliers in the WA dairy industry, WAFarmers continues to work towards addressing the issue of oversupply and protecting the industry for current and future generations.
Applications now open for dairy recovery concessional loans
The Australian and NSW Coalition governments have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting dairy farmers doing it tough, with applications now open for Dairy Recovery Concessional Loans in New South Wales.
Farmers rewarded in Countdown Milk Quality Awards
A number of Australia’s dairy farmers have again been rewarded for producing top quality milk in the 2016 Dairy Australia Countdown Milk Quality Awards.
Empire Destry Pearl tops Zoetis Showcase sale
Top selling lot at the recent Holstein Australia – Zoetis Showcase Sale at Bendigo was the outstanding Red & White cow, Empire Destry Pearl, VG 88 a/c Andrew Pacitti of South Australia.
Sam Martin wins 2016 Lion Farmer of the Year
The ‘2016 Lion Farmer of the Year’ was announced this week with young South Australian dairy farmer Sam Martin taking out top spot for his innovative practices and an impressive commitment to quality.
Fonterra forecasts farm gate milk price of $4.75kg/MS
Fonterra Australia has forecast a closing farmgate milk price for the 2016/17 season of $5.00kg/MS, with an opening farmgate milk price of $4.75kg/MS.
Lion announces a 27 per cent premium for opening price
Lion Dairy & Drinks has announced competitive opening pricing for direct milk suppliers for the 2016/2017 season (1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017).
Fonterra price not as bad as expected says VFF
THE Victorian dairy industry has welcomed Fonterra’s next season opening milk price of $4.75 per kilogram of milk solids, but warned that this falls well below the cost of production for most farmers.
MG forecasts farm gate milk price of $4.80kg/MS
Murray Goulburn Co-op announced it is forecasting an FY17 FMP of $4.80 per kgms with a net opening FMP of $4.31 per kgms after application of the MSSP repayment.
Opportunity Holsteins dispersal tops at $4500
A large crowd of Holstein enthusiasts from throughout NSW and Victoria were at Meroo Meadow on NSW’s South Coast for the Complete Dispersal of the milking herd and all joined heifers of Opportunity Holsteins.
