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.
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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?
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.
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.
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.
Research shows dairy beef can be high quality
Holstein steers could be “a viable value proposition” and match quality from traditional beef breeds, according to one of the biggest trials undertaken in Australia.
Iconic King Island Dairy sold to Aussie buyers
Canadian giant Saputo has announced the sale of the historic dairy business after a drawn out search. See the details.
Q&A: The hard hitting questions with Norco’s Michael Hampson
Last year most milk processors set prices around $8 a kilogram of milk solids — except Norco, who shocked the industry with more than $12/kg. We find out why.
‘I love growing the grass and pushing the cows to do good milk solids’
Belladonna Pastoral’s Brooke Monk is running a thriving 500 cow operation. The 20-year-old says seeing what others do helps her make business decisions.
Which dairy region is the most productive?
There’s a wide gap in productivity growth if you’re a dairy farmer in Victoria. New data has found one region comes out on top.
Two dairy processors collapse
Two more dairy processors have gone into administration, after being crushed by soaring costs and stiff competition for milk.
Warakirri targets $500m-plus for new dairy farmland fund
Dairy farms in both Australia and New Zealand in the gun for a major agricultural asset manager wanting to expand further.
Jersey girls proving a ‘very profitable dairy cow’
The makeup of the national dairy herd is not as black and white as it once was with Jerseys comprising more than 17 per cent of the national herd.
‘There was nobody else doing it’
Large-scale trials and extensive research has led to transformational change on Mark Lambert’s Tassie dairy farm.
Bulla steps up milk price
Bulla has lifted its farmgate milk price as global butter prices soar, priming the market for higher prices in 2025-26.
Farmgate forecast on the agenda at Australian Dairy Conference
Cattle have graced the beach at the Gold Coast with farmgate milk prices and carbon reduction policy up for discussion.
‘There’s no pressure quite like dairy farming’
Victorian dairy farmer Sarah Crosthwaite says the industry needs to put the concept of “mentally fit farmers” front and centre. Find out why.
Pressure on processors as global dairy prices surge, dollar softens
International dairy prices have risen and the Aussie dollar has fallen. Analysts say conditions are ripe for farmgate price step ups. Here’s why.
How a Colac farmer saved thousands on feed
Sorting out a few numbers at the kitchen table has provided a potential $30,000 hay saving for Tim Beswicke. This is how he did it.
‘We’re $700,000 out-of-pocket’
Former Beston supplier John Hunt says a processor demise similar to the South Australian factory collapse can be prevented. Here’s how.
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