Dairy Farmers win fairer contracts Dairy processors — including Fonterra, Parmalat and Lion Dairy & Drinks — have agreed to amend their milk supply agreements following concerns from Australia’s consumer watchdog they were ‘‘unfair’’. Country News 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
Dairy Mumford steps up into UDV’s top job Paul Mumford is the interim UDV president, replacing the outgoing Adam Jenkins. Country News 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
News New hands on the reins MURRAY DAIRY has announced the appointment of its new chair and deputy chairs following the annual general meeting on October 18. Karen Moroney, from the Mitta Valley, will take on the leadership of the organisation, stepping up from her role as... Dairy News 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
News New hands on the reins MURRAY DAIRY has announced the appointment of its new chair and deputy chairs following the annual general meeting on October 18. Karen Moroney, from the Mitta Valley, will take on the leadership of the organisation, stepping up from her role as... Dairy News 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
News Nutrient warning as crops are cut for hay FARMERS IN Victoria and South Australia who have cut crops due to moisture stress and frost are advised to be mindful of the amount of nutrients being removed from their paddocks. Cutting crops for hay and silage removes significantly more nitrogen... Dairy News 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
News Millions for organic expansion A $65 MILLION expansion of an organic dairy processing plant in north Geelong is expected to create 60 new jobs and generate $95 million in dairy exports. Announced in October, the expansion will see the Organic Dairy Farmers Australia processing... Dairy News 13 Dec 2018 13 Dec 2018
News Farmers worried about code DAIRY FARMERS are being expected to vote for a compulsory industry code without consideration for alternatives, nor the impact on their businesses. That was the concern expressed at the final consultation meeting, at Maffra in Victoria’s Gippsland... Jeanette Severs 13 Dec 2018 13 Dec 2018
Dairy Murray Goulburn’s former managing director fined over milk price crash The former manager director of Murray Goulburn Co-operative has been slugged with a $200000 penalty in relation to false and misleading claims made during the 2016 milk price crash, yet many former suppliers say the fine does not reflect the harm caused. Alana Christensen 11 Dec 2018 11 Dec 2018
Dairy Valuable youth camp returns Young people with a passion for bovines are being urged to apply for Australia’s National Dairy Youth Camp. Country News 11 Dec 2018 11 Dec 2018
Dairy Top job retained Terry Richardson has been re-elected president of Australian Dairy Farmers. Country News 07 Dec 2018 07 Dec 2018
News Report slams energy profits Energy network owners must be living in a parallel universe if they think Australia’s agricultural sector should be pleased to be paying unjustified profits, according to National Irrigators’ Council chief executive officer Steve Whan. The NIC... Dairy News 07 Dec 2018 07 Dec 2018
Dairy Waaia farmer’s cow wins northern Victoria Ayrshire On-Farm Challenge Parkville Burdette Katie, owned by Waaia’s James Dillon, was awarded the Senior Champion Cow in the Northern Victoria Ayrshire On-Farm Challenge. Country News 06 Dec 2018 06 Dec 2018
News Looking at changing industry A SHIFT towards partial and total mixed ration farming systems has been the trend since 2006, especially as the landscape of the dairy industry continues to change. At the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences... Dairy News 06 Dec 2018 06 Dec 2018
News Investing in dairies future The University of Dublin’s Lyons Farm, at Naas in County Kildare, hosted visiting farmers and journalists, including Dairy News reporter Mark Daniel, during his September visit to the Republic of Ireland. VISITORS TO the University of Dublin’s... Dairy News 05 Dec 2018 05 Dec 2018
Dairy Dairy farmers say no to a mandatory code of conduct ‘‘No mandatory code, full stop.’’ Alana Christensen 05 Dec 2018 05 Dec 2018
News Step-up for Burra Foods Suppliers BURRA FOODS has announced a step-up in its base farm gate milk price, equivalent to $0.13/kg of milk solids across the 2019 financial year. In a letter to suppliers in October, Burra Foods chief executive officer Grant Crothers said this step-up was... Dairy News 03 Dec 2018 03 Dec 2018
Dairy Dairy farmers form new group A group of northern Victorian dairy farmers have come together to explore new and progressive ways of doing business to the benefit of suppliers and processors. Country News 30 Nov 2018 30 Nov 2018
News Cows need to keep their cool AS THE temperature rises in spring, it’s time for dairy farmers to give some thought to heat stress. And that’s not just in lactating cows; studies are showing that dry cows are just as important. A Murray Dairy workshop on the effects of heat... Sophie Baldwin 30 Nov 2018 30 Nov 2018
News Leslie takes on Jersey judging A FAMILIAR face at International Dairy Week is set to take on a new role, with Brian Leslie announced as the Jersey cattle judge for next year’s event. Having founded IDW in 1990, Mr Leslie has continued to be involved in the event through his... Dairy News 29 Nov 2018 29 Nov 2018
Riverine Herald Murder on the Murray - mother not guilty says judge A VERDICT of not guilty to both attempted murder and murder was handed down to the Deniliquin woman who murdered her son in the Murray River last year. Vivienne Duck 29 Nov 2018 29 Nov 2018
News Boy charged after Tallygaroopna crash A crime scene has been established after a badly injured man was found in a vehicle in Mooroopna early this morning The vehicle was located at the intersection of Macisaac Rd and Norton Dr by a passer-by just before 5am. Police are investigating the... Shepparton News 05 Dec 2018 05 Dec 2018
News Toddler drowns in Euroa Emergency services were called to an address in Euroa around 9pm last night after reports of a drowning. Police, ambulance and air ambulance attended the scene and treated a 15-month-old-girl. Unfortunately the girl could not be revived. Police will... Shepparton News 07 Dec 2018 07 Dec 2018
News Shepparton Police investigate violent assault Police are investigating a violent assault which occurred at the Shepparton Shopping Plaza car park, at the corner of Archer and High St’s. It is alleged the incident started as a dispute between two males at approximately 11.20 am on Saturday... Shepparton News 07 Dec 2018 07 Dec 2018
