Ayrshire Fanfare sale tops at $5000 for show heifer
The long standing Ayrshire Fanfare Sale at Camperdown was again well supported with buyers from NSW, Tasmania, South Australia and throughout Victoria.
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Judging underway to find nation’s finest cheeses
It’s full cream ahead for the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show (RQFWS), with judging to crown the nation’s finest cheeses, dairy products and ice creams getting underway at the Brisbane Showgrounds.
WA dairy industry must decide whether to grow or shrink
Consultations between the dairy industry and the Minister for Agriculture have taken place, following the rejection of a proposal by Harvey Fresh suppliers which would keep three producers in contract.
Grantley Holsteins top at $12,000 for Allen Flora
Holstein Breeders from throughout Australia were keen to secure top lots at the First Stage Complete Dispersal of the Master Breeder Grantley herd of Grant Liebelt of Meadows, South Australia.
UDV pushes for immunisation against Q fever
THE United Dairyfarmers of Victoria will push the Federal and State Governments to put politics aside and work together to immunise dairy farmers and their employees against Q fever.
Murray Goulburn appoints new chief financial officer
Murray Goulburn Co-operative has announced the appointment of David Mallinson as Chief Financial Officer effective from June 1.
Nothing done to rectify the heartache – UDV
VICTORIAN dairy farmers have acknowledged Fonterra’s effort to forecast a closing milk price for next season, noting it would assist in farm planning.
Mick Keogh to discuss ACCC investigation at UDV conference
WEEKS after the ACCC announced it would launch legal action in the Federal Court over last year’s milk crisis, the competition watchdog’s Agriculture Commissioner Mick Keogh will take the stage at the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria annual conference to discuss the investigation.
UDV welcomes scrapping of clawback by Murray Goulburn
THE United Dairyfarmers of Victoria has welcomed the announcement by Murray Goulburn to scrap its Milk Supply Support Package as a huge step forward in rebuilding trust and confidence between farmers and the processor.
Melissa to lead Jersey embryos sales team at Semex
Semex is pleased to announce Melissa Bowers has been named Manager, Jersey/Coloured Breeds & Embryo Client Services effective May 1.
Tbone’s Marie daughter sells for $8500 at Jersey dispersal
Jersey Breeders from all parts of Victoria and as far afield as Dorrigo and Tamworth in NSW were at the Shepparton Selling Centre for the Second stage complete dispersal Sale of the Mikandan Jersey Stud, on account of Tony & Bev Edwards from Corryong.
Wellard ships 2000 PTIC dairy heifers to Sri Lanka
The first shipment of 2,000 Friesian Jersey-cross heifers, preg-tested in calf, of Wellard’s contract to supply 20,000 dairy cattle to Sri Lanka, has departed Napier, New Zealand.
