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App gets updated to help dairy farm workers learn on the job

Recently hired dairy industry workers will be able to learn the skills and knowledge needed in their new field in an easier way, with the launch of an app supported by the Victorian Government’s Agriculture Workforce Plan. Victorian Agriculture...

Rodney Woods
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Former dairy farmer steps out of comfort zone to help Lockington community

Former dairy farmer Suzie Jacobs is passionate about helping the dairy community create a positive narrative for the future. Living for the past 10 years in Ballendella, Mrs Jacobs wants to “plant the seeds of possibility” to enable the community in...

Rodney Woods
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Discussion paper outlines impact of water scarcity on dairy industry

The northern Victorian dairy industry is at “pressure point” and water availability will be significantly impacted by increased demand from the horticultural industry according to a discussion paper. Compiled by Marsden Jacob Associates, the report...

Rodney Woods
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UDV addresses unsettled membership

The UDV leadership has launched a membership consultation following some unrest over the body’s stance on the Australian Dairy Plan. Some Western Victorian UDV members have threatened to resign over the UDV’s role in supporting the development of...

Geoff Adams
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Fonterra Australia milk collection drops by 12 per cent

Fonterra Australia has recorded a drop of 12 per cent in milk collection, according to the 2019-20 financial results of its New Zealand counterpart. The drop in milk collection to 107.8 kg of milk solids was caused by a combination of...

Rodney Woods
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Tackling agriculture’s ‘water follies’ is critical, says Dairy Connect

Recent water policy changes are a step in the right direction according to Dairy Connect, which says reform of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is a critical priority for dairy farmers and processors. Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt recently...

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Westcoast Perseus ranked number one BPI proven sire

Westcoast Perseus has been named the new number one BPI Proven sire in the latest Australian Breeding Value results. Perseus August’s evaluation combines Interbull proof data from milking daughters in the United States, Italy, UK and Ireland as well...

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Murray Dairy webinar to help maximise returns when growing corn for silage

Murray Dairy is hosting a webinar on September 17 to help farmers growing corn for silage to maximise their return. The one-hour webinar will cover soil preparation, fertiliser requirements, hybrid selection and water management. The guest speaker...

Rodney Woods
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Consistency and care key to delivering results

Brantina Farm, in Western Australia’s Margaret River region, is the home of Rodney and Nicole May, who farm alongside their son, Justin. The 233ha dairy farm is supplemented by a 200ha leased property, milking up to 240 Holstein-Friesian cows...

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Fonterra Australia to acquire cheese business Dairy Country

Fonterra Australia has set its sights on boosting their cheese production, purchasing Melbourne-based cheese business Dairy Country for $19.23 million. Fonterra Australia managing director René Dedoncker said Fonterra has a long successful...

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Fonterra Australia to acquire cheese business Dairy Country

Fonterra Australia has set its sights on boosting its cheese production, purchasing Melbourne-based cheese business Dairy Country for $19.23 million. Fonterra Australia managing director René Dedoncker said Fonterra had a long and...

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International Dairy Week cancelled

International Dairy Week has been cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions. The organising committee announced they had made the “hard call” to cancel the event, which was due to take place in Tatura from January 17 to 21 next year, on Saturday...

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Australian-bred Holsteins show depth in August ABVs

Australian-bred sires are leading the way in the August ABV release, according to Genetics Australia chief executive officer Anthony Shelly. “We are really pleased with the way our Australian-bred young sires and emerging proven sires are...

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Discussion paper outlines impact of water scarcity on dairy industry

The northern Victorian dairy industry is at “pressure point” and water availability will be significantly impacted by increased demand from the horticultural industry according to a discussion paper. Compiled by Marsden Jacob Associates, the report...

Rodney Woods
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Young cow on top dairy list

Berrigan dairy farmer Graeme Spunner liked the sound of a young cow doing 15,000 litres in her second lactation; and once he saw her in the paddock, knew he had to have her. This month the young cow joined a select list which had delivered more than...

Geoff Adams
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New project shines light on female dairy farmers

Dairy women from eastern Australia are being sought for a unique project highlighting the visibility and responsibilities of Australia’s female farmers. The Visible Farmer film project is travelling around Australia to record stories about the...

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App gets updated to help dairy farm workers learn on the job

Recently hired dairy industry workers will be able to learn the skills and knowledge needed in their new field in an easier way, with the launch of an app supported by the Victorian Government’s Agriculture Workforce Plan. Victorian Agriculture...

Rodney Woods
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Top-ranking cows, bulls and heifers deliver for Australian dairy farmers

Australian sales of Sexcel sexed genetics has doubled in the past five months as dairy farmers reduce bobby calves and breed replacements from their most profitable cows. This comes as one of the country’s most popular Sexcel Holstein bulls...

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COVID-19 restrictions loosen from next Sunday for regional Victoria

Gatherings of up to five people will be allowed in outdoor public places while single parents and people living alone will be able to nominate a friend or family member to visit them, as part of eased restrictions.

Charmayne Allison
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$23,128 party breach in Yarrawonga

A party in Yarrawonga on the weekend turned costly when local police intervened and issued 14 $1,652 fines totalling $23,128 for COVID infringements as police patrols beef up with a focus on a 24-hour response.

Yarrawonga Chronicle
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NSW-Victoria border restrictions to be eased for border communities

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Wednesday that anything allowed under step three in regional Victoria will be allowed in border communities.

Brayden May
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Skipping COVID roadmap step a possibility, says premier

Regional Victorians could skip a step in the COVID roadmap if active case remain low, meaning patrons could also return to sit-down meals rather than the current takeaway and delivery options.

James Bennett