ADFC lifts to be a farmgate leader
Australian Dairy Farmers Corporation has lifted its farmgate price — and its manager says it’s seeking new farmers.
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From a small dairy to 17,500ha
The Leather family from central Queensland grew a small farm into a 5500 strong Wagyu-based herd. Their approach is turning heads.
‘We obviously see great value with Jerseys’
Steph Goode has been a fan of the Jersey breed since childhood. Now her work in dairy has been recognised at a national level.
‘Farmgate needs a 9 in front of it’
At least $9 per kilo milk solids is needed to keep farms viable next season, Dairy Farmers of Victoria president Mark Billing says.
Fonterra’s divestment plan hits snag
Fonterra’s plan to divest its Australian business has suffered a setback, after its case against Bega Cheese was dismissed on Monday.
‘Drier than the drought years’: Dairy’s parched season
A crippling drought in southern Australia, combined with sluggish farmgate returns, has left the dairy industry on edge. And for Peter Whitford, it’s never been so dry.
‘Strength in our international commodity business’
Bega has become the latest processor to provide a second step up this season. But boss Barry Irvin says dairy’s domestic sales are weakening.
Inaction on ‘fake milk’ frustrates farmers
Almond, soy, oat … There’s plenty of choices out there, but farmers say more needs to be done by Labor and the Coalition to stop plant extracts being labelled milk.
Dickson’s double dairy delight
In dairy farming for more than three decades, Bryan and Jo Dickson are celebrating a rare double win.
Farmers say clarity needed over potential Fonterra sale
Fonterra are eyeing an exit from Australia. So what does the latest move from the New Zealand-based processor mean for farmers?
Australian dairy leaders visit Japan amid US trade uncertainty
Australian dairy leaders are hopeful of expanding the Japanese market, following a topsy-turvy time for trade. Here’s why.
ACM steps up late as GDT rises
Australian Consolidated Milk has provided its first step up this financial year — and international dairy trade is on the up again. Here’s the latest.
Dairy’s silver linings despite lack of clouds
Australia’s milk pool evaporated over summer. But some farmers say it’s not all bad news in some dairy districts. Here’s why.
Processors issue pre-election wishlist to Canberra
With more than a dozen dairy processors closing in the past three years, the sector has released a pre-election wishlist.
‘Many dairy farmers are exhausted, demotivated, and struggling to make ends meet’
Will Seidel says dairy farmers are sacrificing time with family and friends, and their mental and physical health is suffering.
Fonterra first with second milk price step-up
Dairy giant Fonterra is lifting farmgate milk prices for autumn — but one processor has been singled out for its laggard approach. Discover why.
What do dairy farmers want from the election?
Getting young farmers into dairy is the aim of a five-pronged policy prospectus released by the peak farmer lobby.
Ditch Dominos says leading dairy farmer
Australia’s chief dairy farmer is urging consumers to ditch Dominos and support smaller pizzerias saying its time to forget the US-owned fast food giant.
Dairying to dream: Young farmer makes waves at Simpson
A childhood passion for dairy breeding and bloodlines has paved the way to farm ownership for young Western District farmer Brenton Thomas.
Global dairy prices defy trade uncertainty
One country is buying up dairy, despite America’s trade tariff uncertainty. Here’s the latest on the international milk market.
South Aus drought hits milk pool
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been invited to tour South Australia’s drought-hit dairy region.
Farmers pocketing less money after manufacturing giant ditches fat in ice cream
A manufacturing giant has changed its ice cream recipe as international demand for butter and milk fat soars, but leaders say consumers and farmers are worse off.
‘When will dairy farmers receive fair returns?’
Nearly all of Australia’s processors have posted a step up. But farmers say the numbers don’t add up. Here’s why.
What is the average dairy herd size in 2025?
We take a look at the average dairy herd size for each state and find out the issues impacting on why – including staffing issues.
Lactalis finally steps up
Criticised for months by farmers, Lactalis has become the final big dairy player to step up at the farmgate. Here’s the latest.
‘You can learn a lot from how other countries work with cattle’
Winchelsea farmer Lyn Parish will open her gate to farmers from across the globe, as part of the World Jersey Conference.
‘These tariffs are very concerning for all agriculture’
Could Mexican restaurants be looking to Australia for their dairy produce as the Trump administration freezes out its southern neighbour? We break down the latest on tariffs.
Eyes on April for Fonterra step up
The next big step-up in Australian dairy is likely to take place next month. Here’s why.
‘Dead flat’: Dairy in limbo amid Trump tribulations
American tariffs have left dairy trade in neutral. What could it mean for the new season farmgate prices in Australia?
How the Moore family’s data-driven approach drives success
Meticulous record keeping and teamwork form the cornerstone of this thriving Dorrigo dairy operation. See how the Moore family do it.
Dairy’s big new trend in Australia
About 10 per cent of the nation’s dairy herd is now run in an intensive system, and the big outlay is paying off in more ways than one.
New calf breeding values to be released
A new set of breeding values related to calf health and mortality will be added to the tool box for dairy farmers. This is how they will work.
Meet the 20-year-old starting his own dairy herd
Tom Hooper will be the first generation in his immediate family to begin farming. He bought 12 dairy calves and has plans to milk 1200.
How young farmer got into farm ownership
It wasn’t luck that resulted in young Irish-Australian dairy farmer Brian Corr’s rapid rise to farm ownership. This is how he did it.
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