MG sells Kiewa Country brand to local interests
Murray Goulburn has announced the sale of the Kiewa Country brand and equipment a north-east Victorian business.
Dairy
Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
Debate over growing or shrinking WA milk supply
Growing or shrinking for prosperity was the theme of the day at the 2017 WAFarmers Dairy Conference, with insightful and constructive discussions held by presenters and attendees alike.
Norco minimises changes to milk prices
Norco Chairman Greg McNamara is understandably proud of the fact that the Board and management of the Co-operative have been able to minimise changes to milk prices for the 2016/17 financial year.
Herd records at fingertips with DataGene app
Gippsland dairy farmer Kevin Locket has his herd records just where he wants them – at his fingertips. DataGene’s new mobile app, HerdData, gives Mr Lockett access to his herd records anywhere, any time.
DataGene expands extension staff
DataGene – the dairy industry’s new organisation to drive herd improvement – has appointed two new staff, Lucy Webb-Wilson and Erika Oakes.
Holstein Australia bestows honorary lifetime memberships
Holstein Australia has recognised the outstanding contribution made by two of its members who were awarded Honorary Lifetime membership to the Victorian branch.
Sexed bovine semen technology under dispute
The litigation is part of the long running dispute between ST and ABS in connection with the development and launch of Genus Sexed Semen technology (GSS).
Lion offers three year fixed price of $5.65kg milk solids
Lion has announced competitive opening pricing for its direct milk suppliers in the southern region for the 2017/2018 season (1 July 2017 – 30 June 2018).
ADIC lessening impact of 457 visa reforms
The dairy industry has received mixed outcomes from the Government’s 1 July amendments to the skilled occupation lists announced as part of the 457 visa reforms.
Dairy code of conduct to create transparency
A new dairy code of conduct will create balance and transparency along the industry supply chain, with farmers to gain more control during contract negotiations with processors.
Next generation of cow monitoring neck tags
The next generation of cow monitoring and intelligence with the SenseTime solution has been released by Allflex.
Beston scoops pool at dairy industry awards
At the prestigious 2017 Dairy Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) Awards, Beston won the title Best Cheddar Cheese in Australia and the Christian Hansen Cup for its Beston Pure Foods (Edwards Crossing) Matured Cheddar Cheese.
