Dairy

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

Panatana Holstein dispersal averages $2035

The complete milking herd dispersal of Registered Holsteins from Tasmanian Master Breeder, Panatana Holsteins, owned by Ian and Maryanne Hortle, held on-farm in Moriarty bucked the recent trend in dairy sales with 193 head grossing $392,850 to average $2,035.

Applications open for UK youth exchange

The search is on for the Holstein Australia 2019 Youth UK exchange scholarship recipient, with applications now open.

Hunt on for Australian Cow of the Year

The hunt is on for the Australian Cow of the Year, and it’s not too late to find out if she’s in your herd with entries closing on May 31.

Genetics Australia performs well in ABV release

The April 2019 ABV release saw an excellent result for the Genetics Australia Cooperative.

Burra announces opening price of $6.40-$6.70/kgMS

Burra Foods has announced an opening Farmgate Milk Price (FMP) range of $6.40-6.70/kgMS for the period July 1 2019 to June 30 2020.

Call for processors to make genuine commitment

United Dairyfarmers of Victoria President Paul Mumford opened the 2019 UDV Annual Meeting and Conference with a speech calling on dairy processors, retailers, Government, industry bodies, and farmers to rise to the challenge of a changing industry climate.

Ferguson Farms pay top of $3200 for Geelunga cow

The longest running annual Dairy Sale in Victoria, the 38th Ayrshire Fanfare Sale was again held at Camperdown by Breeders from throughout Victorian and SA.

Autumn calved cows average $1700 at dispersal

A large crowd of dairymen from throughout the State and Southern NSW were at Shepparton Selling Centre for the large complete dispersal sale for S & S Griffiths of Katanga, comprising of Holsteins, Jerseys and crossbreds.

Returning confidence and investment to dairy industry

PEAK dairy farmer group Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) will facilitate the development of a new trading platform for the dairy industry if the Coalition wins the May election.

Saputo buys Tasmanian cheese plants for $280 million

Saputo Inc. has acquired the specialty cheese business of Lion-Dairy & Drinks Pty Ltd.

Eagle Ridge Contender L Polka sells to $8000 at dispersal

A large crowd of Holstein enthusiasts were at Eagle Ridge Holsteins of Russell and Kerry Eagle, Finley, NSW for the First Stage Complete Dispersal comprising of the dairy herd and close to calving heifers.

Ebony Park Aftershock Toni tops dispersal at $3400

Top selling lot at the recent Ebony Park Holstein Dispersal Sale was $3,400 for the lovely uddered fresh heifer Ebony Park Aftershock Toni.