Dairy

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

Tactics for Tight Times rolled out in tough seasonal conditions

In response to ongoing tough seasonal conditions and more recent industry developments Dairy Australia will move to increase its support for dairy farmers by accelerating the rollout of its ‘Tactics for Tight Times’ program in affected regions.

Kiera Grant resigns as Murray Goulburn director

Murray Goulburn advises Special Director Kiera Grant has resigned from the Board of Murray Goulburn.

Murray Goulburn invites suppliers to trading updates

Murray Goulburn has invited suppliers to meetings for a business and trading update.

Wrangler and Geemcee hold top positions on the BPI in April ABV release

The 2016 April ABV release was not only a great result for Genetics Australia but an even better result for Australian farmers, says Genetics Australia General Manager Anthony Shelly.

Fonterra divests its shareholding in Dairy Technical Services

Fonterra Australia has announced it has signed an agreement to divest its shareholding (36.02 per cent) in Dairy Technical Services (DTS) to a consortium comprising Bureau Veritas Singapore and AsureQuality Limited.

UDV calls for upgrade to Victoria’s biggest irrigation district

UNITED Dairyfarmers of Victoria is calling on the Federal Government to help fund an upgrade to the largest irrigation district in southern Victoria.

Next generation farmers to be involved in UDV policy decisions

Renewal is on the agenda at this year’s United Dairyfarmers of Victoria annual conference, to be held at the MCG later this week.

Autumn sale at Shepparton tops at $2750 for Ovensdale Scarlet

Dairy Livestock Services reported strong demand over all types of dairy cattle at their early Autumn Sale at Shepparton on March 12.

North coast dairy industry boosted by partnership agreement

North Coast Local Land Services and Subtropical Dairy have signed a new partnership agreement that will support the productivity and sustainability of the dairy industry on the North Coast of NSW between Kempsey and the Queensland border.

Good Bulls app allows bulls to be sorted on breeding indices

Building on the popular Good Bulls Guide, the new Good Bulls app makes it easier than ever for dairy farmers to identify bulls that match their breeding priorities.

$7.6 million boost to dairy productivity research and extension services

A $7.6 million partnership between the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and Dairy Australia over five years to 2020 will deliver targeted dairy productivity research and extension services, helping to drive Tasmanian dairy farm profitability and sustainability.

Murray Goulburn opens new trading store at Numurkah

Devondale Murray Goulburn is pleased to announce that its new Numurkah MG Trading store has opened.