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Tributes flow for well-known former Jersey breeder

Tributes flow for well-known former Jersey breeder

The Central Coast has lost a dedicated family man who was passionate about championing young people and helping his community.

QDO withdraws Fair Go Dairy logo bid

Hefty legal costs to defend its application for Fair Go Dairy logo have forced QDO to withdraw.

Dairy code has changed industry culture: Keogh

Dairy code has changed industry culture: Keogh

THE Dairy Industry Code of Conduct has brought about a "significant culture change" within the dairy sector, ACCC deputy chair Mick Keogh says.

Dairy's irrigation energy audit pays off

Dairy's irrigation energy audit pays off

A new irrigation system recommended through the Energy Savers program has paid dividends for a Sunshine Coast dairy.

QDO withdraws Fair Go Dairy logo bid

Hefty legal costs to defend its application for Fair Go Dairy logo have forced QDO to withdraw.

Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes | VIDEOS

Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes | VIDEOS

Take a look back at those clever marketing campaigns and good vibes which gave milk the advertising oomph it needs today.

Trial to test milk traceability system

Trial to test milk traceability system

A PROOF of concept trial driven by SADA is aiming to improve the traceability of milk products right through the supply chain and strengthen industry integrity and transparency.

Highlands History: Looking back on a thriving dairy industry

Highlands History: Looking back on a thriving dairy industry

Dairying in the Southern Highlands developed into a thriving business from the 1870s.

Murray irrigators see 14pc allocation increase

Murray irrigators see 14pc allocation increase

Allocation follows calls for more transparency.

Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes | VIDEOS

Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes | VIDEOS

Take a look back at those clever marketing campaigns and good vibes which gave milk the advertising oomph it needs today.

Dairy's irrigation energy audit pays off

Dairy's irrigation energy audit pays off

A new irrigation system recommended through the Energy Savers program has paid dividends for a Sunshine Coast dairy.

Highlands History: Looking back on a thriving dairy industry

Highlands History: Looking back on a thriving dairy industry

Dairying in the Southern Highlands developed into a thriving business from the 1870s.

Dairy code has changed industry culture: Keogh

Dairy code has changed industry culture: Keogh

THE Dairy Industry Code of Conduct has brought about a "significant culture change" within the dairy sector, ACCC deputy chair Mick Keogh says.

Murray irrigators see 14pc allocation increase

Murray irrigators see 14pc allocation increase

Allocation follows calls for more transparency.

Tassie farmers most confident in country

Tassie farmers most confident in country

Rabobank says farmers have been the most confident for two consecutive quarters.

Dairy Plan strategy urges shoppers to support, trust Aussie industry

Dairy Plan strategy urges shoppers to support, trust Aussie industry

A key commitment in the Australian Dairy Plan is to boost the industry's collective marketing effort to champion dairying and dairy products.

Trial to test milk traceability system

Trial to test milk traceability system

A PROOF of concept trial driven by SADA is aiming to improve the traceability of milk products right through the supply chain and strengthen industry integrity and transparency.

Herd Management

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Greenham rolls out Tasmanian dairy beef pilot

Greenham rolls out Tasmanian dairy beef pilot

Greenham tweaks its NEVER EVER program for dairy beef.

NZ uni to look at new farm systems

NZ uni to look at new farm systems

A leading New Zealand University demonstration farm has launched three new farm systems to look at sustainable dairy farming practices.

Farmer questions on heifer genomics wanted

Farmer questions on heifer genomics wanted

Dairy farmers are being asked to submit questions on heifer genomics to be answered in a Dairy Australia podcast special event to be released in October.

Ellerslie dairy producing healthy, heavy calves

Ellerslie dairy producing healthy, heavy calves

Adding Mylo feed supplement to the calf diet has helped produce much healthier animals on the Baxter dairy enterprise, at Ellerslie, in south-east Victoria.

Feed Management

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Webinar to provide silage and hay-making tips

Webinar to provide silage and hay-making tips

Agriculture Victoria is holding a webinar on September 15 to help producers prepare for the upcoming silage and hay making season.

NZ uni to look at new farm systems

NZ uni to look at new farm systems

A leading New Zealand University demonstration farm has launched three new farm systems to look at sustainable dairy farming practices.

Grassland Society to hold Mt Gambier tour

Grassland Society to hold Mt Gambier tour

GSSA bus tour of the Mt Gambier region on September 2 will focus on a variety of farming enterprises.

What silage suits your farming system?

What silage suits your farming system?

Bunkers, pits, and bales: a guide to better quality silage.

Business Management

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Robotic milking myths busted

Robotic milking myths busted

There is an expectation that robotic dairy installations will increase in the next couple of years.

Technology measuring cow grazing habits

Technology measuring cow grazing habits

Measuring ways to make dairy farming more profitable.

Simpson farmers shun a planned dairy exit

Simpson farmers shun a planned dairy exit

Craig and Sophie Bennett were making plans to leave the industry; today they have plans in place for a long-term future in dairying.

High pasture harvest not enough for dairy profit

High pasture harvest not enough for dairy profit

High pasture harvest is not enough for consistently high levels of profit - a high percentage of pasture in the diet is also required.