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New England Cheese the product of a life-long passion

New England Cheese the product of a life-long passion

For John and Lia Christensen, the dairy industry has been a life-long passion.

Agriculture skills shortages in focus

Agriculture skills shortages in focus

Encouraging people to consider a career in agriculture is the aim of a careers advisory panel.

New ADF board in public spat

New ADF board in public spat

Rick Gladigau, the new Australian Dairy Farmers president has sparked a public spat that appears to target two new board members.

Merged dairy group starts work

Merged dairy group starts work

Merged advocacy body eastAUSmilk began operation on Wednesday, December 1, promising a new era of direct representation for NSW and Queensland dairy farmers.

Agriculture skills shortages in focus

Agriculture skills shortages in focus

Encouraging people to consider a career in agriculture is the aim of a careers advisory panel.

Addressing dairy labour shortage

Addressing dairy labour shortage

The skilled worker shortage is the main concern for dairy farms and Australian Dairy Farmers is working to tackle this on multiple fronts.

McColl's truck facility 'best in country'

McColl's truck facility 'best in country'

McColl's is showcasing its expansion into south-west Victoria this week.

Benmar farm treating cows like goddesses to produce liquid gold

Benmar farm treating cows like goddesses to produce liquid gold

Benmar Farm is located at Hannam Vale on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

Supermarket milk price lift welcomed

Supermarket milk price lift welcomed

Dairy farmers around Australia have welcomed an increase in home-brand milk prices by major supermarkets but have warned it should be shared with farmers.

Addressing dairy labour shortage

Addressing dairy labour shortage

The skilled worker shortage is the main concern for dairy farms and Australian Dairy Farmers is working to tackle this on multiple fronts.

Merged dairy group starts work

Merged dairy group starts work

Merged advocacy body eastAUSmilk began operation on Wednesday, December 1, promising a new era of direct representation for NSW and Queensland dairy farmers.

Benmar farm treating cows like goddesses to produce liquid gold

Benmar farm treating cows like goddesses to produce liquid gold

Benmar Farm is located at Hannam Vale on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

New ADF board in public spat

New ADF board in public spat

Rick Gladigau, the new Australian Dairy Farmers president has sparked a public spat that appears to target two new board members.

Supermarket milk price lift welcomed

Supermarket milk price lift welcomed

Dairy farmers around Australia have welcomed an increase in home-brand milk prices by major supermarkets but have warned it should be shared with farmers.

Pursuing goals to be an ag leader

Pursuing goals to be an ag leader

Bronte Gorringe has always aspired to be a leader in the agricultural industry and sponsorship to attend a renowned development program will bring her closer to her goal.

Saputo and Fonterra avoid strike action

Saputo and Fonterra avoid strike action

Negotiations with Saputo's Allansford workers came down to the wire, with a Wednesday strike looming.

McColl's truck facility 'best in country'

McColl's truck facility 'best in country'

McColl's is showcasing its expansion into south-west Victoria this week.

Herd Management

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Dairy genomic testing doubles in year

Dairy genomic testing doubles in year

Genomic testing of dairy cows and heifers has doubled in the past 12 months as farmers look to fast-track herd genetic gain and productivity.

Ionophore toxicity in dogs and horses | Vet Talk

Ionophore toxicity in dogs and horses | Vet Talk

One animal's feed may be another animal's poison.

Surplus calf issue must be addressed

Surplus calf issue must be addressed

The Australian dairy industry needs to address the issue of surplus calf management, an online forum earlier this year was told.

Tiny microchip monitors health and location of livestock

Tiny microchip monitors health and location of livestock

VetChip is believed to be the first of its kind in the world.

Feed Management

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Game-on for corn producers

Game-on for corn producers

For a second summer Fall Army Worm is making its presence known and growers are gearing up for the fight of their lives.

Hay demand tipped to fall as much as production

Hay demand tipped to fall as much as production

Buyers urged to secure quality product while it's available.

Rain causes havoc for farmers doing silage

Rain causes havoc for farmers doing silage

High rainfall is expected to lower the quality of some silage.

Can silage be made from wet or pugged paddocks?

Can silage be made from wet or pugged paddocks?

A wet winter and early spring has seen pugging damage to many paddocks in Gippsland.

Business Management

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New England Cheese the product of a life-long passion

New England Cheese the product of a life-long passion

For John and Lia Christensen, the dairy industry has been a life-long passion.

Benmar farm treating cows like goddesses to produce liquid gold

Benmar farm treating cows like goddesses to produce liquid gold

Benmar Farm is located at Hannam Vale on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

NSW dairy farm profits hit 10-year high

NSW dairy farm profits hit 10-year high

NSW dairy farm profits hit a 10-year high in 2020/21, an industry project released on Monday revealed.

Data drives future dairy management

Data drives future dairy management

Data could hold the key to a raft of improvements on dairy farms, according to University of Sydney Associate Professor Cameron Clark.