Golden opportunity missed to deliver protection for dairy farmers
The Australian Government has missed a golden opportunity to deliver real protection for dairy farmers, issuing a watered-down response to a competition review just before Christmas.
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Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
Kentish Downs Topsy Maggie tops first stage dispersal at $6600
The dual Master Breeder ‘Kentish Downs’ herd of the Jensen Family of Yankalilla, South Australia recently staged their First Stage Complete Dispersal Sale at the Mortlake, Vic, selling centre.
Demand for sexed genetics from top Holstein sires stronger than ever
Demand for sexed genetics from Australia’s top Holstein sires has never been stronger, as dairy farmers develop additional sustainable and profitable business income streams.
Weather issues decimated peak milk production in Australia and NZ
Global dairy markets are “teetering” at low milk production levels not seen since 2014, Rabobank says in its just-released Q4 Global Dairy Quarterly report.
Calivil Park Eudon Magpie tops dispersal on $9000
Top selling lot at the recent Calivil Park First Stage Complete Dispersal was the outstanding 3 year old Calivil Park Eudon Magpie, VG.
World record breaking sale at $16,500 for unjoined Guernsey heifer
Western Australian Guernsey Breeders, Colin and Elda Gilbert transported 25 Heifers and one young bull from their North Dandalup farm to the Rochester, Vic Showgrounds to stage a World record breaking sale.
Andes Goldfarm Crissy equal top of $10,000 at Andes Holstein
Sale top of $10,000 was reached three times. Lot 5 Andes Goldfarm Crissy, EX 90 with 441 kgs fat and bred from the famed Cretonne family sold at $10,000 to Jugiong Farms of Girgarre.
Tomargo Recluse Solomon Wynot tops Tomargo sale on $11,500
Sale top of $11,500 was paid by Victorian byers, Munden Farms of Nilma North for the recently classified EX rising 5 year old Tomargo Recluse Solomon Whynot at the Tomargo Recluse Holsteins sale at Dubbo, NSW.
New dairy manager role added to deliver specialised policy advice
NSW Farmers was crucial in ensuring calls for price fairness were heard in kitchens and breakfast tables right around the country, and the association is now adding a new Dairy Manager role to deliver specialised policy advice and advocacy.
Vala Maserati Agree tops Vala spring sale on $11,000
The recent Vala Holsteins Spring Sale experienced very strong demand for the high quality milking females offered.
Segenhoe Park Impress Lorraine tops Segenhoe Park dispersal at $7000
Buyers from all parts of Victoria bid freely at the First Stage Complete Dispersal Sale of Segenhoe Park Holsteins of Master Breeders David and Glenyce Johnston held at the Mortlake Selling Centre.
Nation’s dairy industry fared well with strong prices despite COVID
Australia’s dairy industry has fared well despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with conditions on farm remaining relatively favourable, according to Dairy Australia’s Situation and Outlook Report, September 2021.
