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Controversial change to dairy code draft

A key element of the proposed code of conduct which would prevent retrospective milk price changes, has been altered, Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie has conceded. She also says the dairy code of conduct will not be in place by the start of...

Geoff Adams
Dairy

Strathmerton dairy farmer takes the spoils during on-farm challenge

The Northern Victoria Ayrshire Cattle Club held an on-farm challenge on October 25, with Lachlan Park Tessa, owned by Strathmerton’s Lachlan Forster, taking out the Senior Champion title. Lachlan Park Tessa was also awarded Champion Best Udder and...

Rodney Woods
Dairy

NSW Farmers Association to highlight competition flaws in dairy industry

The NSW Farmers Association will be using the upcoming Senate inquiry into the dairy industry to highlight flaws with the competition framework for dairy farmers. NSW Farmers Association dairy committee chair Colin Thompson said the benefits of...

Rodney Woods
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Creating careers with cows

After caring for a calf for three weeks, students across northern and north-eastern Victoria were awarded at the Cows Create Careers Presentation Day. The students came from nine schools, from towns as far as Yanco to Benalla, to celebrate the...

Jamieson Salter
Dairy

Apply now for tertiary scholarships

Students commencing full-time tertiary study in 2020 are eligible for scholarships valued at $10 000 for up to three years. Gardiner Dairy Foundation chief executive officer Clive Noble said the foundation was offering up to seven scholarships for...

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Dairy

Camel milk gets new regulator

The Victorian camel milk industry will now be under the control of Dairy Food Safety Victoria. Camel milk was the only milk not listed on Dairy Food Safety Victoria, and was previously regulated by local council under health regulations. Kyabram’s...

Jamieson Salter
Dairy

New system for dairy food safety

A new digital regulatory system will boost efficiency and food safety standards in the Victorian dairy industry, while helping to strengthen global competitiveness in the sector. It was launched as the Dairy RegTech 2022 model at Dairy Food Safety...

Geoff Adams
Dairy News

Transition for Nicholson partnership

Brothers Pat and Brendon Nicholson have a proud dairy history, love their Jugiong Jersey herd and the area in which they live. Their family have been farming at Girgarre for 46 years but like so many others in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation...

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Dairy

Apply now for tertiary scholarships

Students commencing full-time tertiary study in 2020 are eligible for scholarships valued at $10 000 for up to three years. Gardiner Dairy Foundation chief executive officer Clive Noble said the foundation was offering up to seven scholarships for...

Country News
Dairy

Camel milk gets new regulator

The Victorian camel milk industry will now be under the control of Dairy Food Safety Victoria. Camel milk was the only milk not listed on Dairy Food Safety Victoria, and was previously regulated by local council under health regulations. Kyabram’s...

Jamieson Salter
Dairy

New system for dairy food safety

A new digital regulatory system will boost efficiency and food safety standards in the Victorian dairy industry, while helping to strengthen global competitiveness in the sector. It was launched as the Dairy RegTech 2022 model at Dairy Food Safety...

Geoff Adams
Dairy News

Transition for Nicholson partnership

Brothers Pat and Brendon Nicholson have a proud dairy history, love their Jugiong Jersey herd and the area in which they live. Their family have been farming at Girgarre for 46 years but like so many others in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation...

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Sisters stepping up

Sisters Alicia and Sophie Blain know how to step up and take on a big challenge. With their father Darin’s ability to do physical work limited by a back injury, Alicia, 21, and Sophie, 19, are now the backbone of the family’s Cooriemungle farm...

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Management

Adapting to conditions

Average spring conditions in the South West enabled many farmers to capitalise on improved dry matter yield and to build fodder reserves. Dry conditions prevailed from November through to May when autumn rains across most of the region provided...

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Management

Beef moves into traditional dairy territory

Ecklin is prime dairy country but a long-established dairy farm is being converted to beef by its new owners. It is estimated up to 20 farms and out-paddocks in south-west Victoria have gone from dairy to beef in recent years. While the industry’s...

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Management

Sharing success with next generation

By Jeanette Severs After a lifetime working as dairy farmers, Fay and Daryl Sinclair are stepping back, with the implementation of a long-term plan to retire while still being able to enjoy living on the farm. Mr Sinclair is a fourth-generation...

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Management

Business prize for Bonita

The Australian dairy industry has bought opportunities to Bonita and Merv Koch they could never have envisaged had they stayed in their native New Zealand. The couple moved to Australia in 2001 with some big ideas and just $6000 in cash. Today they...

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Unique focus

Varied seasonal conditions impacted farm performance throughout Gippsland. South and west Gippsland experienced reasonable pasture growing conditions, while farms in the central and eastern areas had inconsistent rainfall that compromised pasture...

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From The Experts

From the Experts

ABV release prompts sire review

The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail...

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From the Experts

Sires’ success is proven

THE DESIRE by ABS to make better cows faster has never been more evident than in the August ABV proofs, delivering top sires in both the Holstein genomic rankings and sires with Australian milking daughters. The success of the ABS genomic program is...

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From the Experts

Scientists expand genetic horizons

Australia’s geneticists are leading the world in expanding the horizons of genetic selection of dairy cattle. WHAT DO you achieve if you take a team of clever geneticists, give them state-of-the-art research facilities and supply them with...

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From the Experts

Trial sparks interest

A TRIAL of sexed semen three years ago ignited one Tasmanian dairy farming family’s passion for breeding and laid a foundation for the business’s future. Stuart and Kylie Nailer milk 215 cows at Ringarooma, in Tasmania’s north-east, with their...

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Markets

Markets

Trade disputes and their impact

THE BEGINNING of spring has routinely seen a flurry of activity, both on farms and throughout the wider dairy supply chain. Global markets remained subdued over winter but have now started to see increased activity. While the outcome of the spring...

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Markets

Value change in the Australian milk market

THE START of 2019–20 has seen record high milk price announcement as processers compete for a smaller national milk pool. Cost of production is elevated, due to high cost of feed, electricity and purchased irrigated water, which is impacting...

Sofia Omstedt
Markets

Australian milk production continues to slide, while global markets present opportunities

THE 2018–19 season will most certainly be remembered as an exceptionally challenging season for the Australian dairy industry. Universally high feed costs, record high temporary irrigation water costs and widespread dry seasonal conditions have...

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Machinery & Products

Machinery & Products

New Kuhn baler tackles bale capacity

THE LONG-AWAITED KUHN SB 1290 iD baler is arriving on Australian soil offering hay farmers improved profitability, reduced transport costs and efficiency in all crop conditions. Launched at the Henty Machinery Field Days, KUHN Australia marketing...

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Machinery & Products

New range at O’Connors

SAMASZ AND Elho products were launched at Shepparton’s O’Connors dealership on September 11. The European brands are new to Australia in the past few years and O’Connors has been selected as the dealership for northern Victoria and the...

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Machinery & Products

Henty winner from the west

A SOUTHERN NSW designed, and manufactured grouper bin has won the coveted Greater Hume Council Award at the Henty Machinery Field Days. Kaidan and Dallas Boyd, of Clear Ridge Fabrication, from West Wyalong, won the award for their CRF SUPA Bin 42...

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Animal Health

Animal Health

Know your fodder: feed testing facts

THIS SEASON there is the potential for a fodder supply shortage across Australia’s dairy regions. In times of low pasture supply, it is essential to carefully plan what the likely feed requirements will be for your herd and actively manage the...

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Animal Health

Nutrition will aid heifer growth

WELL-GROWN HEIFERS are more likely to reach their full potential for milk production and recover their rearing costs earlier, therefore it is key to have a management plan for your heifers and not neglect them. The critical times for feeding young...

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Animal Health

The rise and fall of antibiotics

PERHAPS ONE of the greatest medical breakthroughs of our age was the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Flemming in 1928. New antibiotics were rapidly discovered which revolutionised the means by which infectious diseases were treated. Common...

Gemma Chuck