Dairy Giant jigsaw takes shape Fonterra’s Stanhope cheese plant reached another key milestone in its expansion this month, with the arrival of new cheesemaking equipment. Country News 17 hours ago 17 hours ago
Dairy ADF ready for code of conduct consultations A stronger dairy industry code of conduct would include a formal dispute resolution mechanism and penalties procedure to solve conflicts between farmers and processors, according to Australia’s peak dairy farmer group. Country News 11 Aug 2018 11 Aug 2018
Dairy Yalca dairy farmer has had enough The ‘for sale’ sign on Steven and Kristi Dalitz’s 200ha dairy farm at Yalca has been hanging on the front gate for the past year. Sophie Baldwin 09 Aug 2018 09 Aug 2018
Dairy Yalca dairy farmer has had enough The ‘for sale’ sign on Steven and Kristi Dalitz’s 200ha dairy farm at Yalca has been hanging on the front gate for the past year. Sophie Baldwin 09 Aug 2018 09 Aug 2018
Dairy Lack of demand affects prices A sale of a commercial Kyabram herd at Shepparton last week reflected softening prices for some dairy stock. Country News 02 Aug 2018 02 Aug 2018
Dairy Dairy beef insight The dairy beef supply chain is a well-known and well-established industry in the United States. Country News 01 Aug 2018 01 Aug 2018
Dairy More tankers for more milk Seven full-time jobs have been created in Tongala as Fonterra Australia continues to put more milk tankers on the road to keep up with increased need for milk supply. Country News 31 Jul 2018 31 Jul 2018
Dairy Dairy farmers uniting to form co-op United We Stand farmers are in the process of legally forming their own co-operative after receiving overwhelming support from the dairying community. Sophie Baldwin 31 Jul 2018 31 Jul 2018
News Processors contribute to farmer disappointment DAIRY FARMER Scott Sommerville has been involved in dairy for almost four decades and says he has never seen things so bad. “This really is the worst state I have ever seen the dairy industry in,” Mr Sommerville said. “It has been the hardest... Sophie Baldwin 30 Jul 2018 30 Jul 2018
Dairy Gold standard Feeding calves with high quality colostrum after birth and good husbandry and calf rearing management and facilities are considered the most important aspects of calf rearing for Katamatite dairy farmers Kim and John Buchanan. Rodney Woods 27 Jul 2018 27 Jul 2018
Dairy Disease control is in your hands The best defence against calf disease is to implement sound biosecurity measures and hygiene practices on the farm and around the calf shed. Country News 27 Jul 2018 27 Jul 2018
News New model removes complexity, shares wealth A NEW milk price model aims to remove the complexity of the current contracts and provide a more even share of money across all farms, regardless of system or size. The model was overseen by consultant John Mulvany for the United Dairyfarmers of... Stephen Cooke 27 Jul 2018 27 Jul 2018
Dairy Three elements lead to success In the previous Calf Rearing feature, I discussed the theory behind once-a-day feeding using fortified milk and how this enables farmers rearing calves to establish an early weaning system through accelerated rumen development. Country News 26 Jul 2018 26 Jul 2018
Dairy Tatura research scientist mourned Farmers, family and friends are mourning the death of trusted agricultural adviser Kevin Kelly. Geoff Adams 26 Jul 2018 26 Jul 2018
News Government must act on skilled migrants: ADF DAIRY BUSINESSES are losing up to $364 million each year in employee turnover, with Australia’s peak dairy farmer group warning the problem will only get worse unless the federal Government acts immediately to solve the industry’s labour crisis... Dairy News 26 Jul 2018 26 Jul 2018
Dairy Bega buys Koroit plant Milk processor Bega Cheese has purchased the Koroit milk processing factory from Saputo Dairy Australia. Country News 25 Jul 2018 25 Jul 2018
News Low farmer confidence to restrict production growth HIGH OPERATING costs and decreased farmer confidence are expected to restrict production growth to about one per cent in 2018–19, according to Dairy Australia. DA released its Situation & Outlook last month, which revealed these factors would... Dairy News 25 Jul 2018 25 Jul 2018
Dairy Fonterra boss defends price disparity Fonterra’s managing director Rene Dedoncker is not surprised about the criticism the Federal Government’s milk price index has copped since it was released on July 6. Rodney Woods 25 Jul 2018 25 Jul 2018
Country News Tick transport boxes If you handle or transport bobby calves you have a duty of care for their welfare. Country News 24 Jul 2018 24 Jul 2018
News Man arrested after series of rammings in Shepparton A man has been arrested after a series of vehicle rammings in Shepparton tonight. Buildings known to have been damaged include: - Stockdale and Leggo on Wyndham St/Nixon St. - Centrelink on Maude St. - Cars were rammed at the Shepparton News. More... Shepparton News 22 Jul 2018 22 Jul 2018
News Boy, 12, dies in Shepparton crash Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are on scene following a fatal crash in Shepparton this morning, August 4. Police have been told a gold Holden Commodore sedan was travelling west on Wanganui Road when it left the road and struck a pole... Shepparton News 04 Aug 2018 04 Aug 2018
News Kialla man charged over crash that killed 12-year-old Nathalia boy Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal crash in Shepparton on August 4. A Holden Commodore sedan was travelling west on Wanganui Road when it left the road and struck a pole near Kittles Road just after... Shepparton News 05 Aug 2018 05 Aug 2018
News Police investigate Shepparton death Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision which occurred in Shepparton last night. Emergency services attended Poplar Avenue following reports of a man struck by a vehicle near Yorkshire Crescent around 11pm. The... Shepparton News 28 Jul 2018 28 Jul 2018
