Dairy News
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
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
Briefs
Live animal export inspector-general reappointed
The primary role of the IGLAE is to undertake independent audit and review functions of the live animal exports trade and provide assurance, including greater transparency on the systems and
CBA moving European HQ to Amsterdam
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is shifting its European HQ from London to Amsterdam in a move it says will allow it to provide better access to European markets for its
Plastic waste exports banned but pollution remains a major problem
Australia’s peak marine conservation body has welcomed the passing of new Federal laws that will end the practice of shipping Australia’s waste overseas. The Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020
Drought recovery freight initiatives ease tension for harvesters
The 2020/21 NSW grain harvest is one of the largest harvests in many years, and as a result the NSW Government is working to ensure freight will run as smoothly
GRDC invites grain growers to Summer Session meetups in January
If you are a grain grower looking forward to a hard-earned break by the coast in January, but have time for a quick catch-up, you’re invited. The Grains Research and
Newell Highway upgrade open for Christmas traffic
A major upgrade to the heavily trafficked freight route between Mungle Back Creek and Boggabillaw has opened in time for the Christmas break