Dubbo farmer is new chair of NSW Farmers Dairy Committee
Dubbo dairy farmer Erika Chesworth has taken on a key role in the campaign to improve farm gate milk prices.
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Funds for new water pipeline study in south Gippsland
SOUTH Gippsland dairy farmers have welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to fund a feasibility study into building a new water pipeline from Foster to Yanakie.
Dairy farmers urged to sort out financing options
We’re all gutted by Murray Goulburn’s announcement of an opening milk price of $4.31 per kilogram of milk solids.
Fonterra appoints new managing director in Australia
Fonterra Australia has today announced the appointment of René Dedoncker to the role of Managing Director Fonterra Australia.
Burra announces opening price of $4.40-$4.60kg/MS
Burra CEO Grant Crothers said the opening price range of $4.40 – $4.60 kg/MS for FY17 was a reflection of current market returns with some headspace for step ups should market conditions not deteriorate.
Australian Dairy Farmers CEO resigns after nine months
The dairy industry’s peak farmer body, Australian Dairy Farmers announced Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Stapley has resigned from his position.
Fonterra announces new business unit structure
Fonterra has announced a senior leadership team and business unit structure that will enable the Co-operative to continue to deliver maximum value creation and strong performance.
Murray Goulburn appoints chief financial officer
Murray Goulburn Co-operative has announced the appointment of Alan Tilley to the role of interim Chief Financial Officer.
Dairy Australia calls for three board nominations
Those having an interest in serving as a Director of Dairy Australia can nominate themselves as candidates to stand for election at Dairy Australia’s Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 25 November 2016.
Producers on high alert for impacts of farm gate price cuts
Producers in northern NSW, Queensland and Western Australia are on high alert for flow on impacts of the late season farmgate price cuts in southern Australia, despite more stable operating conditions and farmer sentiment.
Dairy confidence drops to below 50 per cent
The short to medium term future looks particularly tough for farmers in the southern export-focused states of Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, according to analysis by Dairy Australia.
UDV calls for $30 million in recovery concessional loans
THE United Dairyfarmers of Victoria has called on the Federal and State Governments to get on with the job of delivering $30 million in Dairy Recovery Concessional Loans.
