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Eat more dairy and avoid killer disease - global study finds

Eat more dairy and avoid killer disease - global study finds

Big consumers of dairy foods have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those who avoid dairy.

Fonterra considers selling down Aus arm

Fonterra considers selling down Aus arm

The giant Kiwi co-op is officially reviewing the future of Fonterra Australia.

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.

Fonterra announces reset, possibility of public shares

Fonterra announces reset, possibility of public shares

Fonterra reviews ownership options for Australian business, including considering an IPO.

Fonterra considers selling down Aus arm

Fonterra considers selling down Aus arm

The giant Kiwi co-op is officially reviewing the future of Fonterra Australia.

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.

Dairy reaffirms commitments to people, planet ahead of global talks

Dairy reaffirms commitments to people, planet ahead of global talks

'Every Australian dairy business plays a critical role in driving progress towards our 2030 goals.'

Dairy processors generate $15.7 billion in revenue

Dairy processors generate $15.7 billion in revenue

First comprehensive review of Australian dairy processing industry's economic and broader contribution to Australian economy.

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.

Fonterra announces reset, possibility of public shares

Fonterra announces reset, possibility of public shares

Fonterra reviews ownership options for Australian business, including considering an IPO.

Dairy reaffirms commitments to people, planet ahead of global talks

Dairy reaffirms commitments to people, planet ahead of global talks

'Every Australian dairy business plays a critical role in driving progress towards our 2030 goals.'

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.

Dairy processors generate $15.7 billion in revenue

Dairy processors generate $15.7 billion in revenue

First comprehensive review of Australian dairy processing industry's economic and broader contribution to Australian economy.

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.

Murray irrigators see 14pc allocation increase

Murray irrigators see 14pc allocation increase

Allocation follows calls for more 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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Aussie milk 'not NZ milk'

Aussie milk 'not NZ milk'

Fonterra Australia managing director René Dedoncker says Australia will have more independence from NZ as it looks for a source of investment away from the big co-op.

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.