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WA scoops dairy awards

WA scoops dairy awards

WA dairy product producers won four Champion categories at the 21st Australian Grand Dairy Awards in Melbourne last Thursday.

What the Indonesia trade deal means for your farm

What the Indonesia trade deal means for your farm

Here's what the historical deal means for your farm.

E coli scare forces Lion to recall Dairy Farmers milks

E coli scare forces Lion to recall Dairy Farmers milks

Lion Dairy and Drinks is recalling some Dairy Farmers full cream white milk products

Workshop focuses on productive dairies

Workshop focuses on productive dairies

Lean farm management - being more productive with less waste created - will be the focus of Western Dairy's first extension workshops for 2020 starting this month.

What the Indonesia trade deal means for your farm

What the Indonesia trade deal means for your farm

Here's what the historical deal means for your farm.

Dairy leader feeling 'optimistic' about the future

Dairy leader feeling 'optimistic' about the future

United Dairyfarmers Victoria president Paul Mumford believes things might be starting to look more positive for the dairy industry.

Farmers hunt for milk quality problems that may not exist

Farmers hunt for milk quality problems that may not exist

Supplier frustration triggered an independent audit of Bega Cheese's sampling but, normally, nobody likes to talk openly about milk quality failures.

David Littleproud has big shoes to fill

David Littleproud has big shoes to fill

QDO hopes David Littleproud will continue the good work of Senator Bridget McKenzie.

More milk lines recalled by Lion after E. coli fears at Penrith

More milk lines recalled by Lion after E. coli fears at Penrith

A second milk recall by dairy processor Lion targets white milk sold in IGA supermarkets in NSW

Dairy leader feeling 'optimistic' about the future

Dairy leader feeling 'optimistic' about the future

United Dairyfarmers Victoria president Paul Mumford believes things might be starting to look more positive for the dairy industry.

Workshop focuses on productive dairies

Workshop focuses on productive dairies

Lean farm management - being more productive with less waste created - will be the focus of Western Dairy's first extension workshops for 2020 starting this month.

David Littleproud has big shoes to fill

David Littleproud has big shoes to fill

QDO hopes David Littleproud will continue the good work of Senator Bridget McKenzie.

E coli scare forces Lion to recall Dairy Farmers milks

E coli scare forces Lion to recall Dairy Farmers milks

Lion Dairy and Drinks is recalling some Dairy Farmers full cream white milk products

More milk lines recalled by Lion after E. coli fears at Penrith

More milk lines recalled by Lion after E. coli fears at Penrith

A second milk recall by dairy processor Lion targets white milk sold in IGA supermarkets in NSW

Saputo invests in plant-based drinks as dairy falls

Saputo invests in plant-based drinks as dairy falls

Saputo will close two Canadian factories in the next 12 months and invest more in plant-based alternatives.

How to stack hay safely

How to stack hay safely

The Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) has developed a Hay Stacking Guide.

Farmers hunt for milk quality problems that may not exist

Farmers hunt for milk quality problems that may not exist

Supplier frustration triggered an independent audit of Bega Cheese's sampling but, normally, nobody likes to talk openly about milk quality failures.

Herd Management

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Leo ready to put on a show with Liza and Gertie

Leo ready to put on a show with Liza and Gertie

Young farmer Leo McGrath is ready to put his new stud on show.

Genetic developments focus of conference

Genetic developments focus of conference

World-leading genetics experts will outline what the future is likely to hold for the industry at a major Victorian conference in March.

Breeding progress on track in Tasmania

Breeding progress on track in Tasmania

Accurate record keeping and data collection has always been at the heart of Mark Kerr's operation.

New products tackle antibiotic use

New products tackle antibiotic use

Reducing the use of antibiotics on livestock farms has become a new goal, particularly in the dairy industry, but many farmers find it difficult to replace them.

Feed Management

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Irrigation for productivity and profit

Irrigation for productivity and profit

Western Australian dairy farmer Michael Twomey is taking part in a new program to better assess his irrigation system performance and optimise pasture and crop yields.

Feedpad information workshops

Feedpad information workshops

Dairy farmers in south-west Victoria will have the opportunity to learn more about their feeding system options at two upcoming workshops.

Global animal feed production down

Global animal feed production down

A survey by researcher Alltech found a drop in global animal feed production of 1.07pc due mainly to a large drop in Asia.

Dairy pasture that lasts

Dairy pasture that lasts

Finding the right pasture that can go the distance has led Reggie Davis look beyond ryegrass.

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Farmers lift performance using DairyBase

Farmers lift performance using DairyBase

Western Victorian dairy farmers Wes and Belinda Lenehan have boosted performance by 1000 litres per cow in the last five years - and say DairyBase has played a key part in this success.

New program helps farmers achieve goals

New program helps farmers achieve goals

A new program from Dairy Australia is helping dairy farmers to document their long-term goals on a single page and put plans in place to achieve them.

Fair, profitable milk price for smaller, seasonal dairy farms

Fair, profitable milk price for smaller, seasonal dairy farms

South West Dairy Limited, a new farmer group modelled on cooperatives, will not chase a higher price, just a better one for smaller or seasonal dairy farms.

Making the most of water in dry region

Making the most of water in dry region

Northern Victorian irrigators Andrew and James Tyler are using soil moisture monitoring to get the best return for every drop of water this season.