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Pasture and dairy systems in spotlight

FEED ACCOUNTS for more than 50 per cent of cost in any production system and unlocking the true feed base potential of pasture and intensive dairy systems is one of the questions proposed at this years’s annual Dairy Research Foundation Symposium...

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More milk varieties recalled

A dairy company has been forced to recall milk sold in Victoria and parts of NSW for the second time in a week, amid contamination fears.

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A little cow makes a mighty mark

THE JERSEY cow shouldn’t be dismissed as a little brown cow, she should be known as the mighty brown cow. That’s the message from president Chris MacKenzie after Jersey Australia’s national conference in south-west Victoria on May 21 to 23 was...

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Farmers feel more negative

Herd numbers have reduced by 40 per cent and milk production has decreased on nearly 50 per cent of farms in the Murray Dairy region over the past 12 months, according to Dairy Australia’s latest Situation and Outlook Report.

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Board seat vacancies at Dairy Australia

DAIRY AUSTRALIA is calling for nominations to fill three vacancies on its board of directors, ahead of elections at its annual general meeting in November. Three serving directors’ board terms are expiring this year. Chair Jeff Odgers and...

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Freedom seeks dairy equity input

DAIRY FOODS processor Freedom Foods is ramping up its production facilities in Shepparton and is embarking on a $130 million equity raising offer for the group. A large percentage of the funds are expected to be spent on expanding it’s Shepparton...

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EPA urges ‘fix your pumps and pipes’

The Victorian Environmental Protection Authority says it’s time for Gippsland’s dairy farmers to pay special attention to pumps and pipes, as they empty their effluent ponds for annual maintenance. EPA Gippsland regional manager Stephen Lansdell...

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Milk ‘strike’ motion fails at Victorian conference

A SUGGESTION from northern Victorian dairy farmers that they should consider withholding their milk from processors due to poor farm gate prices, failed when put to the vote at the recent UDV annual conference. UDV members from the Katunga-based No...

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Confidence rise in some agribusiness

Confidence levels of Australian agribusinesses jumped in Q1 2019, despite persistently challenging conditions across much of the country. The second Agribusiness Banker Survey, released today by the National Australia Bank, reveals that national...

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Initiatives awarded

A scientist whose work is boosting the $3billion-a-year dairy export sector and a researcher who has developed crop ‘speed breeding’ technology have been recognised with one of Australia’s top awards.

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Conference resolutions

The following motions were carried by the recent UDV Conference in Melbourne: Colac Branch resolution: The UDV push for the NLIS database to be brought up to date. Colac Branch resolution: The UDV/ADF to lobby state and Federal Government...

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Rain after big dry brings disease risk

DISEASE RISK increases with rain events after drought or prolonged dry weather. Some of the diseases that have been affecting dairy cattle in recent weeks in Victoria’s Gippsland and Western Districts are theileriosis and acute bovine liver...

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Floor price debated

THE IDEA of a floor price for milk received some support from national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne last month. Although some reservations were expressed about how it would work, most of the state-based groups expressed...

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Shaping our industry’s future

WINTER HAS certainly arrived and I’m getting closer to the end of calving for another season. I love seeing green grass everywhere and hope that means money in the bank for all of us! The autumn has seen plenty happening that will help to shape...

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Two Murray Dairy board spots up for grabs

The Murray Dairy board, responsible for guiding industry research, development and extension, will have two vacancies to fill.

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Dairy bodies criticised

GOVERNMENTS AND stakeholders in the dairy industry need to lift their game, according to UDV president Paul Mumford. In a tough year for the industry, he has called on governments, processors and Dairy Australia to improve their performance. “The...

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For pod’s sake, have a listen

GIPPSDAIRY LAUNCHED its inaugural podcast last month, receiving a great response from the dairy community. The first DairyPod saw farm consultant John Mulvany sharing his thoughts on marginal milk with GippsDairy regional extension officer Ruairi...

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Activists fined for farm invasions

VEGAN ACTIVISTS took part in midnight stealth missions, issued extortion-like demands involving live animals and chained themselves to abattoir equipment, a Queensland court has heard. Eight activists were each fined between $400 and $600 recently...

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SPC sold for $40 million

Coca-Cola Amatil has announced SPC will be sold for $40 million to Shepparton Partners Collective and its group of companies. Shepparton Partners Collective is a joint venture between Perma Funds Management and private investment firm The Eights...

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Truck incident on River Rd, Shepparton

Drivers are to be advised of a truck incident on River Road. A 33-year-old Kyabram man was travelling west before he veered off the road. The kenworth truck that was carrying concrete pipes came to a halt after damaging a private driveway entry and...

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Tatura couple deliver baby on roadside

Fletcher Tully made a bold entrance into the world in the comfort of his own family vehicle two days ago. Tatura resident Michelle Tully was 37 weeks pregnant with her third child when she started experiencing minor cramps shortly after school...

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Changes to come for parking infringements in Shepparton

The parking inspectors you have come to recognise across town are no more with Greater Shepparton City Council making the decision to outsource the service to a third-party provider.

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