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

Avonlea-YF Lambda Connie tops final Celebration Sale at $24,000

Avonlea-YF Lambda Connie tops final Celebration Sale at $24,000

A large crowd of interested Holstein breeders from throughout Australia were at the Avonlea farm, Nar Nar Goon or online via Elite watching the Final Avonlea Celebration Sale which topped at $24,000.

New study on calf immune response pre and post-weaning

New study on calf immune response pre and post-weaning

New research has shown that the nutrition a calf receives early in their life can positively influence their overall health and resilience as they grow and get ready to join the milking herd. Successful calf-rearing means that calves grow well and remain healthy even when exposed to infections. University of Melbourne PhD candidate, Emma Ockenden, […]

South East Asia to remain a fierce battleground for local dairy exporters

South East Asia to remain a fierce battleground for local dairy exporters

South-East Asia presents a “bright spot” for Australian and New Zealand dairy exporters in an “increasingly lethargic global economy”, Rabobank says in a recently-released sector report.

Silage plastic recycling trial offers long term solutions for responsible disposal

Silage plastic recycling trial offers long term solutions for responsible disposal

Dairy Australia’s innovative Silage Plastic Recycling Trial in Western Victoria has been successfully completed. The lessons learned are now being used to work with private industry to develop a long-term solution for responsible disposal of plastic on farms.

FMD threats and trade barriers on the table at UDV Policy Council meeting

FMD threats and trade barriers on the table at UDV Policy Council meeting

UDV Policy Council met on June 16 at Farrer House. Policy Council received reports from a number of key stakeholders, including Dairy Australia, Australian Dairy Farmers and South Australian Dairyfarmers Association and dealt with a range of operational issues.

Young aspiring Holstein breeders can apply for Australia-UK scholarship

Young aspiring Holstein breeders can apply for Australia-UK scholarship

Holstein Australia and Holstein UK have again joined forces to provide a young and aspiring Holstein breed enthusiast with a trip to the UK during September and October this year.

Joint venture between Genetics Australia and URUS to begin on July 1

Joint venture between Genetics Australia and URUS to begin on July 1

The joint venture between Genetics Australia and URUS has been formally approved by the Registrar of Co-operatives and will operate from July 1.

Burra announces minimum farm gate milk price range of $8.50-$9/kg MS

Burra announces minimum farm gate milk price range of $8.50-$9/kg MS

Burra Foods has announced a minimum Farmgate Milk Price Range for FY24: $8.50 – $9.00/kg milk solids for the period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.

From business resilience pilot program from Dairy Tasmania being rolled out

From business resilience pilot program from Dairy Tasmania being rolled out

A successful farm business resilience pilot program run by Dairy Tasmania is being rolled out to other industries, to give Tasmanian farmers the tools they need to prepare for and manage risk, and adapt to a changing climate.

Saputo offers supplies opening weighted milk price of $8.90/kgMS

Saputo offers supplies opening weighted milk price of $8.90/kgMS

Saputo Dairy Australia has announced its opening weighted average milk price of $8.90 to $9.05 per kilogram milk solids for exclusive supply in the 2023-24 season.

Disappointing milk prices unlikely to stem losses of farmers from industry

Disappointing milk prices unlikely to stem losses of farmers from industry

Most dairy farmers in NSW will fare better than their interstate competitors with opening milk prices posted on Thursday to meet a mandatory ACCC deadline.

Fonterra announces opening weighted milk price of $8.65/kgMS

Fonterra announces opening weighted milk price of $8.65/kgMS

Fonterra Australia has announced an opening weighted average milk price for the 2023/24 season of $8.65/kgMS.