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Dairy cattle young judges meet in national competition to showcase talent

The national finals of the Agricultural Shows young judges and paraders competition will recognise the best new talent in dairy cattle judging The most promising young dairy cattle judges have been announced by Agricultural Shows

Norco Co-operative announces record farmgate milk price for producers

Norco dairy producers are set to receive their highest farmgate milk price on record at an average price of 88 cents per litre Norco Co-operative, Australia’s oldest and largest dairy co-operative has announced a record

Dairy set for a favourable season ahead with firm milk prices likely

Dairy farmers still hold onto the hope of four good seasons in a row as big processors set their offers in writing for coming season prices Dairy producers can look forward to another favourable season

Ellinbank SmartFarm to become the first carbon neutral grazing dairy farm

Ellinbank SmartFarm run by AgVic is set to become the world’s first carbon neutral grazing based dairy farm with a tender now awarded To achieve the aim of being the world’s first carbon neutral grazing

Coles secures Saputo operations as sell down of facilities begins

It’s wait and see for production requirements and pricing trends as Saputo quits some of its sites The big news in dairy is Saputo’s sale to Coles of two milk processing facilities in Laverton Victoria

Norco Dairy Co-op wins Champion category in Grand Dairy awards

Norco Pure Jersey Milk and Real Iced Chocolate have been awarded Champions in the Australian Grand Dairy Awards Norco, recognised as Australia’s largest and oldest dairy co-operative, is celebrating incredible recognition after taking home not

Dairy industry future down to people drinking more milk

A report into the future of the Dairy industry as low margins come to an end concludes more people need to drink milk The liquid ‘drinking’ milk market remains of key importance to the local

Tommerup Dairy farm named in Farmer of the Year Awards

How 20 Jersey cows gave the Tommerup Dairy farming family inspiration to change the way a traditional milking farm was run Twenty Jersey Cows. That’s all it took for Kay and Dave Tommerup to take

Norco partners with NFF for first ever farmer well being study

Norco and NFF want farmers to take part in a survey that takes about 5 minutes to complete and closes this Friday 17 Feb – link can be found here Norco is the oldest and largest

Norco dairy farmers receive top honours for milk quality

Norco dairy farmer members have figured highly in the Dairy Australia Milk Quality Awards In a continuation of their quality brand,Norco Co-operative is celebrating four of its dairy farmer members who have been recognised as

Lactalign has won an innovation award for its ability to help prevent Mastitis

Lactalign has been installed for 6,099,040 million milkings to date and can be retrofitted to rotary, rapid exit and herringbone configurations Lactalign has won an Innovation Award as a device designed to counter the often-costly

What to expect from dairy produce in 2023 according to Rural Bank research

Expected lower milk supply should see high prices sustained in the coming season, but the elevated cost of inputs could keep margins for farmers at the slim end Australian milk production is forecast to be

Milk prices rising at fastest rate since records began push up dairy products costs

Dairy products price rises reflect the base rate of farmgate milk prices ranging between AUD 9.50-10.00/kgMS With farmgate milk prices across the country trying to keep pace with Dairy producers’ costs, we have reached price

Dairy farming family use smartphone technology to ensure lifestyle benefits

With plenty to do on this family milking operation smartphone technology to monitor cow movements has proved a vital and secure time saving For the Bevan dairy farming family who supply Dairy Farmers, their move

Norco confirmed as major Northern Rivers contributor with top honour

This win for the Dairy co-operative shows what a difference a community of just 292 dairy farmers can make a difference for a region and also market its product across the nation Norco Co-operative, the

AGCO Agriculture Foundation and Heifer Netherlands partner to reduce GHG Emissions

At the centre of the two-year partnership will be a Climate-Smart dairy farming operations in Nepal chosen from hundreds of applicants for the US$250,000 grant The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF), a private foundation with the vision

Norco confirms the Lismore Ice Cream factory will re-open for business

A flood wiped out the livelihood of many locals when the Norco Ice Cream factory in Lismore NSW was forced to close in February 2022 but now its back bigger than ever Norco, the oldest

Nuhn Alley Vac manure vacuum truck arrives in Nowra to convert farm waste to energy

In a step towards cleaner farms and clean energy first manure vacuum truck of its type arrives in Nowra NSW The Canadian-built Nuhn self-propelled Alley Vac will play a key role in the collection of

Lactalign offers a breakthrough for smooth management of milking clusters

Lactalign has designed a retrofit that will get your milking clusters running to maximum performance Lactalign is a new and relatively simple retrofit device that has taken UK milk herders by storm, as it is

Dairy production to increase slightly as global supply continues to be constrained

Domestic demand is expected to remain robust with 2022/2023 farmgate prices ranging from $8.50–$9.80/kg MS with an average of $9.21/kg MS Dairy production is forecast to see a modest increase for the remainder of 2022

Dairy milk Oscars reveal the best tasting drop originating from Barambah Organics

It will surprise many to find an organic skimmed milk from Barambah Organics’ has been declared by a judging panel as the nation’s most delicious An organic, skimmed milk is officially the best tasting milk

Norco cream and Woolworths strike a deal for cream to rise to the top

Expect to see more Norco cream products on Woolworths supermarket shelves in a strategic move that will boost Norco’s 281 farmer members Norco Co-operative, Australia’s largest and oldest dairy co-operative has announced a new deal

Milk farmgate prices remain strong with Bega offering a record high opening price

The Rural Bank May update provides an analysis of production and pricing trends for local dairy producers Rural Bank has released its May 2022 update for the Dairy industry at a time when the Global

Dairy farmers have reached a plateau where growth seems the most likely path

With recent record-breaking profitability in the Dairy sector it offers a solid footing to reboot much-needed growth in milk production Following a rollercoaster ride over the past decade, the dairy sector has experienced a remarkable

Dairy farmers reaping the benefits of Mylo feed supplement program

An innovative program that accurately dispenses a liquid microbial feed supplement, directly into the cow feed at milking is being widely adopted across Australia Mylo liquid microbial feed supplement from Terragen Biotech, has been scientifically

Norco adds a tasty cheese range that is available from Coles

The increasing demand for local products has allowed Norco to grab more market share with the launch a tasty cheese range that is hard to resist Norco is Australia’s only 100% farmer owned dairy co-operative

Waikato milking systems moves into cow collar health monitoring

CowTRAQ collars offers early detection of health issues and intensive monitoring of transition cows and post-treatment recovery Better known for their rotary and inline milking systems dairy technology company Waikato has moved into cow collars

Dairy in the spotlight as cream of young dairy Judges and Paraders compete in national finals

The seven sharpest young dairy cattle judges and the most skilled dairy cattle paraders will face-off in the finals at EKKA in Brisbane from 7 to 9 August 2021 PF 117/03 p02-03 Rase Award col

Dairy prices up but market uncertainty abounds

A Rabobank report notes the dairy market is slowly returning to normal but warns there could still be plenty of bumps in the road

Biogas plants can dramatically cut carbon emissions of dairy farms

In Europe, large scale dairy farms are turning to on-site biogas plants to meet their energy needs while cutting their carbon emissions

Milk Exchange conducts first online fresh milk auction

Online trading platform Milk Exchange delivered a first for the Australian dairy industry when it attracted strong interest from buyers and sellers in an auction for farm milk

Norco milk judged most satisfying in Canstar customer awards

Rush down to the shop and grab a bottle of the milk voted as the tastiest you will ever drink

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

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

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

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

Norco dairy co-op expands reach with supermarket deal

The country’s oldest dairy co-operative has secured an expansion deal with Coles that looks set to greatly increase Norco’s branded white milk volume over the next 12 months.

Camel milk touted as the next big export industry

The solution to one million camels roaming across the outback has finally been found – milk them and make a lot of money in the process

Dairy exports into Southeast Asia set to boom over next decade

Many world markets simply don’t have enough dairy product to feed their population and this is where Australia steps in

Lely Exos is the forage gathering robot feeder you have always wanted

Lely has unveiled what it believes is the future for feeding dairy cows with a machine that can cut crops, then deliver and feed a herd without an operator onboard

John Deere C451R baler chalks up model 21 for Haymes Contracting

This dairy farming operation has added a new John Deere C451R variable-chamber wrapping baler to their arsenal of contracting operation models

Dairy farmers set for best result from past three seasons

Dairy production is heading for its best spring result in three seasons, as timely rainfall in key regions ramps up the nation’s milk production, according to a newly-released sector report.

Agriculture outlook dominated by recovery from drought

The latest forecast from Agricultural experts identifies the recovery from drought as dominating the very positive near-term outlook for higher farm incomes. Even the COVID-19 pandemic that has presented its own challenges has been brushed

Post-pandemic dairy prospects improve but it’s not the great recovery producers desire

Global COVID-19 restrictions are easing, food service sales have resumed and dairy prices look to be on the rebound but some industry analysts are warning it’s too soon to call it a global dairy market

ANZ commodity report shows agriculture holding up well

ANZ’s latest commodity report reveals Australia’s agriculture sector is faring better than other industries as ‘panic buying’ from consumers during the coronavirus pandemic boosted products including wheat, grains and beef. Some segments have been adversely

Lely Astronaut A5 offers stress-free cows

Lely set out to create the ultimate milking process and did just that working with over 30 large customers and testing across more than two million milkings – the end result was the Astronaut A5

Milk2Market launches the Milk Exchange digital supply chain

The Australian independent milk services company, Milk2Market, has launched the Milk Exchange (MX) for the Australian dairy industry. Its aim is to create a more transparent digital supply chain for both milk buyers and

NZ dairy downturn slows tractor sales

The dairy downturn may be dissuading some South Canterbury farmers from buying new tractors. Source: Stuff NZ Paul Wilkins, of Paul Wilkins Tractors, said he had sold only one tractor to a dairy farmer this

NZ to pick the brains of its dairy farmers

The New Zealand government is set to pick the brains of the country’s top dairy farmers in an effort to help those struggling with the low dairy payout. Source: Stuff NZ A $175,000 study into low

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RBA Left with no option other than a base rate rise to 3.85%

It didn’t take an expert economist to predict a likely rate increase when the Reserve Bank Board (RBA) met for

Rabo Community Fund opens applications for 2026 rural community grants

Applications for funding from the Rabo Community Fund for 2026 are now open to rural and regional community organisations and

National Health reform deal finalised but it’s a watch and act for the NRHA as they ensure the needs of rural Australians are prioritised

The National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) welcomes the long-awaited agreement between the Commonwealth and States, and Territories, for the next

Healthy Land & Water receives $12.25 million to protect threatened species across 3,250 hectares and restore waterways and soil

Healthy Land & Water, a Southeast Queensland Natural Resource Management Organisation has been granted $12.25 million to deliver three environmental

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