DataGene releases tools for herd records
DataGene – the dairy industry’s new organisation to drive herd improvement – has two new tools to make it easier for farmers to use herd records for management decisions.
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Opening MG southern region farm gate price of $5.20/kg
Murray Goulburn has announced an increase in the 2017/18 season opening Southern Milk Region Farmgate Milk Price to $5.20/kilogram of milk solids (kg MS).
Burra announces farm gate milk price of $5.45-$5.65/kg
Burra Foods has announced an opening farm gate milk price range of $5.45/kg to $5.65/kg milk solids for FY18.
Dairy Connect to crack down on truth in labelling
Australian dairy industry advocacy group Dairy Connect has called for a truth in labelling ‘crackdown’ on processed plant liquids sold to retail consumers as ‘milks’.
Revised milk price of $5.20/kg MS welcomed by farmers
THE United Dairyfarmers of Victoria has welcomed a revised opening milk price of $5.20 per kilogram of milk solids from Murray Goulburn.
Improved outlook for 2017/18 to offer better returns
We can be confident that the opening prices of both Bega and Warrnambool reflect the steady upward improvements we have seen in world market prices over the past 6 months.
Sensible decision keeps dairy farmers in the industry
Three south west WA dairy farmers whose previously extended contracts with Parmalat’s Harvey Fresh were due to expire at the end of June have had these extended by a further six months, until January 2018.
New $8.6 million milk logistics hub for Strathmerton
A $8.65 million investment from Booth Transport in a new milk logistics and distribution hub in Strathmerton is set to create 77 new jobs.
Norco to hold prices at 2016/17 levels
Norco milk announced to its suppliers that it will hold the same prices for the year 2017/18 as it did for the previous year 2016/17.
Dairy farmers cautiously optimistic about season
Dairy Australia’s latest Situation and Outlook report highlights how the difficult 2016/17 season experienced by many farmers in the southern export focused states.
Sandara Stanleycup Juliet tops dispersal at $4400
Dairymen from all parts of Gippsland as well as Northern and Western Victoria were at the First Stage Complete Dispersal Sale of Sandara Holsteins.
Designer Series Sale tops at $25,000 for heifer
The recent Designer Series Sale held at Warragul, hosted by Declan Patten met spirited demand for the quality line up of Holsteins and Jerseys with buyers from throughout Australia and overseas.
