Fair Go Dairy Scheme launch delayed by dairy industry in-fight

It appears that not everyone in the Dairy industry in Queensland is behind the Fair Go Dairy Scheme as ADPF looks to quash the ACCC decision
Dairy cows without access to outside pasture may get stressed

Now research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that “livestock lockdown” may damage emotional wellbeing in dairy cows.
Dairy robotic system is fast becoming the solution for more profit and a healthier herd

More dairy farmers are investing in robot technology to increase their income and get more time for themselves Victorian farmers Evan and Sheriden Williams say their decision to invest in agricultural robots has given them a much needed work-life balance and renewed love for the industry. The couple run the Williams-Lowndes dairy farm in Victoria and […]
Dairy farmers weather global storm with strong return to profitability

Its three consecutive years of growth and profits for Dairy farmers as another good season is predicted Our local dairy industry has weathered the “severe global storm” and emerged in good shape, with the southern export sector on track to report healthy profitability for the third consecutive season. This is the finding in Rabobank’s just-released […]
Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation will implement its ‘Fair Go Dairy’ licensing scheme

The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation Limited (QDO) has been given the green light by the ACCC to run its ‘Fair Go Dairy’ licensing scheme for the next five years.
Dairy farm cash incomes remain relatively high at an average of $190,000 in 2020-21

It’s good news for Dairy farmers on the move as cash incomes have shot up dramatically since 2018-19 when the average was just $120,450.
Surging Chinese demand for liquid milk boosts export opportunities for some

Chinese consumption of liquid milk rose strongly in 2020 and is expected to continue growing over the coming decade With continued demand for liquid milk it will create export opportunities for dairy producers in Australia and other key dairy-producing regions, according to Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey. Mr Harvey said there had been very […]
Norco announce a $2 million farm gate increase off the back of a record year

Australia’s oldest dairy co-operative has once again defied the economic uncertainty of COVID-19 to further boost farm gate returns to its farmer members
Dairy Australia releases new farm business tools

Dairy Australia has released new farm business tools, adding to the suite of measures already available through DairyBase
Maleny Dairies milk on tap at Harris Farm Markets in Brisbane

Harris Farm Markets and Maleny Dairies of the Sunshine coast have teamed up to offer Maleny’s full cream Guernsey milk on tap in the new Harris Clayfield store