Dairy

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

Fonterra lifts farm gate milk price to $6.30-$6.60kgMS

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has increased its 2018/19 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range to $6.30-$6.60 per kgMS, up from $6.00-$6.30, and revised its forecast earnings down to 15-25 cents per share.

Springing cows bring $2200 at herd dispersal

Dairy Livestock Services recently auctioned the quality Commercial herd of Holstein and Cross Bred cows of John & Leanne Tett at their property, Homeville, Cobargo, NSW

Global recovery in milk prices tipped

The slowdown in global milk supply growth has “set the stage” for a recovery in milk prices for dairy producers around the globe, according to a visiting North American dairy expert.

Milk Price Index to face a review

The Milk Price Index will face a thorough examination with a review into how well it meets the needs of farmers and processors.

Industry may be forced to change cheese names

Australia needs to stand up to the European Union and ensure our local dairy industry doesn’t suffer under a new free trade agreement.

Heifer tops IDW Evolution Holstein sale at $16,000

The World Wide Sires Evolution Sale at IDW fielded an outstanding catalogue of the Holstein Breed’s very best genetics and saw buyers from all parts of Australia and New Zealand.

Darryn Vale Tequila Satin tops Showcase at $8000

Topping the IDW Jersey Showcase sale at $8,000 was lot 1, Darryn Vale Tequila Satin from Darryn Hourigan & Family of Milawa.

Practical strategies for dairy service providers

Ongoing interest from dairy industry service providers in south-west Victoria has prompted the region to deliver an additional Occasional Counsellor workshop in March.

Workshops on dairy feed pads and freestalls

Agriculture Victoria is hosting a two-day workshop with industry experts and dairy farmers discussing effective dairy infrastructure planning and development.

Draft mandatory dairy code released for comment

The draft mandatory dairy code of conduct has been released today for public comment, following a series of consultations in all eight dairy regions last year.

Semex’s millionaire sire Manifold passes away

Semex is saddened to announce that its 12th Millionaire Sire, 0200HO00402 Mainstream Manifold, has passed away.

Genetic stocktake report launched by Holstein Australia

Holstein Australia has launched its Herd Genetic Stocktake report, a new service available to members who have sufficient herd recording data.