Cooriemungle family win at International Dairy Week
A Southwest Victorian family have taken home top gongs at International Dairy Week. See the full report, results and photos.
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International Dairy Week kicks off at Tatura
Glencoe, SA, teenager Shae Tweddle’s interstate travel led her to a grand win at International Dairy Week. See the photos from the event.
Dairy profits slashed in the west
Dairy farmers say they’re only half as profitable as the previous season. Now there are statistics to back up those claims.
Taking the reins of a dairy future
More than 40 farmers of the future took part in a recent holiday camp to learn about the basics of dairy. See what they got up to.
Reducing waste, boosting dairy profit
Boosting profitability in dairy requires several different money-making methods, NSW farmer James McCrae says. See what innovations he has made on his Barrington farm.
Dairy processors refuse to repeat call for import parity pricing
Dairy processors wanted import parity pricing a year ago, but refuse to repeat the call after global prices soared to $10/kg milk solids.
‘Dire’: drought flattens SA dairy profitability
South Australia’s dairy farm monitor numbers are out, with drought an increasing concern for farmers. Here’s why.
Dairy survey: ‘We are thinking about getting out’
A national survey has laid bare the price crunch biting dairy farmers. Here’s what they had to say about the industry’s financial future.
Aussie-owned needs greater dairy promotion
With Australia Day not far away, NSW farmer Andrew Wilson says consumers should be aware if their produce is made by Aussie-owned processors.
Pool concerns as price stagnates
New inflation numbers show Australians are paying less for dairy than they were a year ago.
King Island hopes for 2025 buyer
King Islanders are hopeful of finding a buyer for their famed dairy this year with the Tasmanian premier weighing up a big move to rescue the brand.
Aus dairy untied from Thai tariffs
Australian dairy products like Allowrie butter have been sold in Thailand for decades. But now there’s a change in the trade game.
Declan Patten gears up for 2025 International Dairy Week
Finding a niche in the dairy industry has seen Declan Patten travel around the world and back. Now director of IDW, he has brought his learnings back home.
Plantations impact pricing, activists claim
While land prices in other parts of western Victoria are thriving, concerned Heytesbury residents say local acreage values are tapering off. Here’s why.
‘Not enough for farm viability’
Bega, Fonterra and Saputo have lifted. But farmer leaders say processors need to go back to the drawing board.
‘NSW has two different dairy stories’
A farmgate divide between northern and southern NSW dairy farmers has been revealed. Here’s how much it costs to run a farm north of the Murray.
Will dairy divide linger into 2025?
Dairy advocacy in Victoria is split in two. Will a new VFF president help bridge the dairy divide?
Conlans build a dairy dream
Alysha and Ryan Conlan built their way towards making their dairy farming dream a reality. Here’s how they achieved it.
Gene geniuses set for Tatura
It’s been a tough season for the dairy sector. But all signs are pointing to a strong showing at International Dairy Week.
Chairman eyes processor payday
Dairy Australia’s new chairman says processors have been given “a clear direction” to pay their way to DA.
Saputo joins Bega and Fonterra with farmgate step up
A third dairy processor has upped its farmgate prices for producers in three states. See the latest.
Dairy Australia boss resigns
After seven years in the top job, Dairy Australia boss David Nation will finish up in his role.
New markets open as China fades
China has long been Australia’s dominant dairy buyer. But a swag of other nations are increasingly hungry for our butter and cheese.
Young southwest dairy farmer wins Dutch trip
Renee Mugavin has her passport at the ready after winning the dairy trip of a lifetime to the Netherlands.
High and dry in a 2024 of dairy drama
What were the highlights and lowlights for Australian dairy in 2024? The Weekly Times takes a look back at the year that was.
Southwest dairy family making the most of market conditions
The green drought hit southwest Victorian dairy farmers in 2024, but Rachel and Dale McLean say their year in dairy turned out a little differently.
‘Farmers are paying for these huge increases with very little scrutiny’
Farmer turned accountant Kevin Ashworth says “there’s a lot to be questioned” over how Dairy Australia runs its numbers. See why.
High risk, high reward TMR feed system means few surprises for this SA dairy
Always knowing their cost of production has the Altmann family kicking financial goals on their Murray Bridge dairy farm. See how they do it.
Dairy farm figures falling faster
Dairy farm numbers have been declining. But the pace is quickening. Here’s where and why the trend has accelerated.
Evaporated milk pool prospects
Expectations of improved dairy production numbers have been dashed. Here’s why forecasters say the milk pool is evaporating.
‘Don’t be the guys that shot Santa’
Australia’s top dairy farmer says processors need to provide some Christmas farmgate cheer, as Fonterra raise New Zealand farmgate prices to double digits for the first time.
Attenborough’s animal accolades
While Sir David Attenborough is best known for his wildlife documentaries, his Gippsland namesakes are without peer when it comes to Jerseys.
‘Stepping up is the only way to keep farmers’
Fonterra has stepped up its farmgate price — so will the rest follow? A leading dairy farmer says there’s no excuse. Here’s why.
Fonterra courts clarification over brands
For years, Fonterra has controlled several Bega brands as part of a decades-long deal. But now the label issue is heading to court.
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