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Faces of the Queensland Dairy Showcase 2019

Faces of the Queensland Dairy Showcase 2019

Queensland's dairy community was out in force for the Queensland Dairy Showcase in Gatton.

Dairy section axed from Warrnambool Show after volunteer numbers dwindle

Dairy section axed from Warrnambool Show after volunteer numbers dwindle

The dairy section of the Warrnambool Show has been dropped for 2019.

ADF's million-dollar fund hit

ADF's million-dollar fund hit

Peak dairy farmer lobby group, ADF, is taking a big hit to its funding as it seeks to create a distance from processors.

Transparency, return on investment key to success for ag groups

Transparency, return on investment key to success for ag groups

Nuffield scholar Daniel Meade has

Dairy section axed from Warrnambool Show after volunteer numbers dwindle

Dairy section axed from Warrnambool Show after volunteer numbers dwindle

The dairy section of the Warrnambool Show has been dropped for 2019.

Timing is key for colostrum

Timing is key for colostrum

Better colostrum collection could improve dairy calf mortality

Long recovery ahead for hay stocks

Long recovery ahead for hay stocks

It may take a number of years for hay and fodder stocks to recover, according to the Australian Fodder Industry Association.

Calls for processor pockets to help fund DA

Calls for processor pockets to help fund DA

Dairy processors are being asked to step up to the plate and contribute more to Dairy Australia, which is funded by a combination of farmer levies and taxpayer funds.

How a dairy farmer became a Ninja Warrior

How a dairy farmer became a Ninja Warrior

Tractor forks, dairy pipework and hay bales are an Australian Ninja Warrior's three secret weapons.

Timing is key for colostrum

Timing is key for colostrum

Better colostrum collection could improve dairy calf mortality

Transparency, return on investment key to success for ag groups

Transparency, return on investment key to success for ag groups

Nuffield scholar Daniel Meade has

Calls for processor pockets to help fund DA

Calls for processor pockets to help fund DA

Dairy processors are being asked to step up to the plate and contribute more to Dairy Australia, which is funded by a combination of farmer levies and taxpayer funds.

ADF's million-dollar fund hit

ADF's million-dollar fund hit

Peak dairy farmer lobby group, ADF, is taking a big hit to its funding as it seeks to create a distance from processors.

How a dairy farmer became a Ninja Warrior

How a dairy farmer became a Ninja Warrior

Tractor forks, dairy pipework and hay bales are an Australian Ninja Warrior's three secret weapons.

Tasmanian dairy body wants changes to state's GMO-free status

Tasmanian dairy body wants changes to state's GMO-free status

The government is reviewing a moratorium on the use of GMO technology in Tasmania and the dairy industry is calling for change.

Saputo eyes premium push for Tassie cheese

Saputo eyes premium push for Tassie cheese

Opening up premium markets is on the agenda for Candian company Saputo

Long recovery ahead for hay stocks

Long recovery ahead for hay stocks

It may take a number of years for hay and fodder stocks to recover, according to the Australian Fodder Industry Association.

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New device to sniff out livestock pregnancies

New device to sniff out livestock pregnancies

A device is being developed to allow a farmer to take a breath sample from a cow that can read whether the animal is pregnant or not.

Feisty young cow steals the show

Feisty young cow steals the show

A feisty four-year-old cow stole the show at the Victorian Winter Fair on Thursday, taking the supreme senior champion award ahead of older cows in the event.

All the fun of the fair | Senior

All the fun of the fair | Senior

Results and photo gallery from the Victorian Winter Fair senior show preliminary classes.

Success second time around

Success second time around

A young cow that was pulled from the ring at last year's Victorian Winter Fair made a triumphant return this year claiming the intermediate championship.

Feed Management

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Technology put to test in fertiliser trials

Technology put to test in fertiliser trials

Trials will assess technology to reduce nutrient loss and improve water quality in local waterways and estuaries.

Hay supply squeeze likely until spring

Hay supply squeeze likely until spring

Fodder will now remain tight until spring, say consultants.

Soil health focus cuts farm costs

Soil health focus cuts farm costs

A NSW farm undertaking an eight-year plan to reduce the use of synthetic fertilisers will feature during an on-farm tour as part of the 2019 Dairy Research Foundation Symposium to be held at Bega, NSW, July 10-11.

Rice straw to aid producers in feed shortage

Rice straw to aid producers in feed shortage

Rice straw is being utilised as a feed source for livestock producers as hay supplies continue to tighten across the country.

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Rollover bars on quads are a must

Rollover bars on quads are a must

The CWA is agitating for quad bike rollover protection to be made standard.

Technology already there for dairy farms

Technology already there for dairy farms

Dairy farmers are hesitant to race and adopt disruptive technologies, believing it may not be the answer to their industry's issues.

Will dairy enter Industry 4.0?

Will dairy enter Industry 4.0?

MICRO-PROCESSING facilities may be the way of the future for dairy producers and regions seeking a more sustainable industry.

Webinars drive manufacturing insights

Webinars drive manufacturing insights

Dairy Australia's Dairy Manufacturing Workforce Webinar series is proving to be a valuable resource for dairy farmers and small-scale dairy manufacturers.