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Scientists tell farmers to act on climate change

THE SCIENTISTS were the rock stars at the Climate Risk in Agriculture conference, held at Warragul in June. Under discussion was how to build on-farm resilience around climate change and what are the risks and opportunities for doing nothing in the...

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Dairy award for Melbourne scientist

A SCIENTIST whose work is boosting the $3 billion-a-year dairy export sector has been recognised with one of Australia’s top awards. Lydia Ong from the University of Melbourne has been presented with ICM Agrifood award at a gala event in Sydney...

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DA board nominations sought for three positions

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 Paul...

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Tahlia set to learn on UK exchange

FOURTH-GENERATION DAIRY farmer, Tahlia McSwain, from Chapman Hill in Western Australia has been announced as the 2019 Holstein Australia Youth UK Exchange winner. Funded by Holstein Australia, in partnership with Holstein UK, the exchange begins in...

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Milk contamination explained

RECENTLY, DAIRY company Lactalis Australia recalled eight varieties of milk over concerns the products could be contaminated with the bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli). This recall affects several brands of milk purchased at Coles, Woolworths, IG...

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Saputo chasing milk

WITH SEVEN new companies acquired in the past two years, Canadian dairy company entrepreneur Lino Saputo could be accused of being in an acquisitive mood. Whether that translates to the Australian corporate landscape, is yet to be seen. The Saputo...

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Young Ayrshire breeder headed to UK

A YOUNG Victorian dairy farmer will travel to the United Kingdom in October for the International Youth Tour for Ayrshire breeders. Lachlan Forster was one of four applicants vying to be Ayrshire Australia’s delegate and said he was looking...

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Nuffield conference

More than 300 of the nation’s best and brightest in farming will come together for the 2019 Nuffield Australia National Conference in Queensland from September 17 to 19. Early bird registrations have opened for Nuffield Australia’s flagship event...

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Water needed for dairy

AN EMERGENCY water allocation for the dairy industry should be one of four steps taken to improve the management of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to a leading think-tank. The Australia Institute has released its four-step plan which...

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China hold-up on dairy sales

A REFUSAL by China to accept dairy heifers from a now-clear bluetongue zone is continuing to cause headaches for northern Victorian producers. A bluetongue zone was established in Bamawm in October, 2017, after bluetongue virus was detected in...

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Permit dropped on tractor movement

FARMERS WILL now be able to move tracked tractors on Victorian roads, following regulatory changes to bring Victoria into line with other states. Victorian Farmers Federation grains group president Ashley Fraser said it was critical for Victoria to...

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Farm deposits scheme reviewed

A scheme that helps farmers deal with peaks and troughs in what they earn could be better run, according to the auditor-general. The Farm Management Deposits Scheme — which has been running since 1999 — allows agricultural producers to set aside...

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Safeguard your canola with a fertiliser rate check

A SIMPLE check on fertiliser rates may be the difference between delayed or reduced crop emergence and achieving target plant populations this season. Incitec Pivot Fertiliser’s technical agronomist for broadacre Jim Laycock has urged growers and...

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New look for Melbourne Show

A NEW-LOOK dairy section is coming to the Royal Melbourne Show for 2019. The all-new format features the introduction of breed-specific in-milk classes for Holstein, Jersey, Guernsey, Brown Swiss, Illawarra and Ayrshire, along with a healthy $10 000...

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Young farmers going to Europe

THE FIRST ever Australian team has been chosen to compete at the European Young Breeders School in Belgium in August. The five team members are: Brady Hore from Leitchville, Victoria; Julia Paulger from Kenilworth, Queensland; Ricky Nelson from...

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Dairy projects from Feds

AUSTRALIAN DAIRY Farmers will receive $450 000 for two projects to benefit farmers as part of a $22 million funding package for the dairy industry. The package was offered by the Coalition as part of its pre-election commitments. Among the promises...

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Agrifood tech event in Melbourne

AGRIFUTURES AUSTRALIA will host Asia Pacific’s largest agrifood tech event, evokeAG, next year. Early-bird tickets are on sale now for the 2020 event, which returns to the iconic Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne on February 18 to 20. Next...

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Irvin ill

BEGA CHEESE executive chairman Barry Irvin is taking a break from some of his duties while he recovers from an illness. In a letter to suppliers last week, Mr Irvin acknowledged he had not been paying enough attention to his health and had undergone...

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Buyers at Shepparton saleyards after milking potential

Buyers at the Northern Victoria Livestock multi-vendor sale on Thursday were purchasing cattle for the present rather than for the future, according to livestock agent Craig Cox.

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Lino Saputo discusses industry future while on tour in Australia

With seven new companies acquired in the past two years, Canadian dairy company entrepreneur Lino Saputo could be accused of being in an acquisitive mood.

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Fonterra lifts its price

Fonterra Australia has increased its 2019/20 average milk price to $6.80/kg of milk solids and also increased its 2018/19 average price. ‘‘We are increasing our farm-gate milk price for the 2019/20 season by 20 cents per kg MS, which brings our...

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Milk processors competitive

Milk processors are becoming more competitive as the season opening looms, with Bega the latest company to lift its starting price just a week before the new financial year.

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