Dairy Jerseys rise to the challenge The Goulburn Murray Jersey Breeders Club held its club On-farm Challenge on November 1 and 2, with a cow owned by the Akers family, from Tallygaroopna, awarded Champion Cow. Country News 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
News Supermarket milk prices not the only problem A ROYAL commission into supermarkets’ relationship with farmers would not be limited to the dairy industry, Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says. Senior Nationals MPs, including Mr Littleproud, are open to the prospect of a major... Dairy News 8 hours ago 8 hours ago
News Farmers bare all for a good cause CHEEKY DAIRY farmers in south-west Victoria and beyond are baring all to support fellow farmers struggling through the drought. A Butts for Bales 2019 calendar to raise funds for Need for Feed disaster relief features the bare bums of dairy farmers... Dairy News 18 Nov 2018 18 Nov 2018
News Farmers bare all for a good cause CHEEKY DAIRY farmers in south-west Victoria and beyond are baring all to support fellow farmers struggling through the drought. A Butts for Bales 2019 calendar to raise funds for Need for Feed disaster relief features the bare bums of dairy farmers... Dairy News 18 Nov 2018 18 Nov 2018
News Step-up now but less later FONTERRA AUSTRALIA has announced a step-up of 13¢/kg milk solids but revised its forecast closing end-of-season price from $6.20/kg MS to $6.10/kg MS. The company said the price step-up took its average farm gate milk price to $5.98/kg MS. Fonterr... Dairy News 17 Nov 2018 17 Nov 2018
News Levy benefits trickle in THE BENEFITS of Australia’s 10-cent milk levy are starting to drip through to Queensland dairy farmers, but it isn’t providing the flow of relief cash that farmers wanted. The Queensland Dairy Organisation is continuing to argue the 10-cent levy... Dairy News 16 Nov 2018 16 Nov 2018
Dairy Recognition for dairy knowledge The next generation of dairy farmers were celebrated in Shepparton last week, with more than 80 primary and secondary school students recognised for their knowledge of the dairy industry. Country News 15 Nov 2018 15 Nov 2018
Dairy Talk about dairy code Dairy farmers, processors and representative organisations are encouraged to take part in important regional consultations to help shape Australia’s first mandatory dairy code. Country News 15 Nov 2018 15 Nov 2018
Dairy Kyabram breeders disperse herd Kyabram breeders Graeme and Bev Joiner have registered a strong result at the complete dispersal of their spring calving herd, registering an average of $2025 and a top price of $7700. Alana Christensen 15 Nov 2018 15 Nov 2018
Dairy Milk money to be distributed Lion Dairy & Drinks has raised $1million through its Be True Blue Farmer Drought Fund, with the money to be distributed to drought-affected farmers from this week. Country News 14 Nov 2018 14 Nov 2018
Dairy Murray Goulburn reach agreement with ACCC over milk price crisis Murray Goulburn Co-operative has given the green light to an in-principle agreement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in relation to allegations the company contravened consumer law in its handling of the 2016 milk price crisis. Country News 14 Nov 2018 14 Nov 2018
Dairy Moroney is the new Murray Dairy chair Murray Dairy has announced the appointment of its new chair and deputy chairs following the annual general meeting on October 18. Country News 12 Nov 2018 12 Nov 2018
News New directors for Murray Dairy MURRAY DAIRY has nominated two new board members, with chair Rick Cross and director Greg Ault to step down at the organisation’s annual general meeting in October. Lachlan Marshall from Blighty and Rochester’s Tom Acocks will take up three-year... Dairy News 12 Nov 2018 12 Nov 2018
Dairy Still struggling with debt Both Fonterra and Murray Goulburn suppliers were forced into debt by the companies after they claimed they overpaid suppliers for their milk in April, 2016. Country News 09 Nov 2018 09 Nov 2018
News Farmers form new dairy co-op A GROUP of concerned farmers, formerly known as United We Stand, has formalised its commitment to the dairy industry and established a new co-operative — Eureka Dairy Co-op. The co-operative has been approved by the Australian Competition and... Dairy News 09 Nov 2018 09 Nov 2018
Dairy Littleproud says dairy code talks start soon Formal consultations on a mandatory dairy code of conduct are set to get under way soon, with hopes a framework can be agreed to before Christmas. Country News 08 Nov 2018 08 Nov 2018
Dairy Meetings to discuss issues Murray Dairy is hosting four Regional Network Group meetings across the region this month, to discuss issues facing farmers in the current season. Country News 08 Nov 2018 08 Nov 2018
News Young farmers question their future STEPHEN FISICARO and Emily Brown purchased their first dairy farm three years ago — and they have been on a rollercoaster ride ever since. The joy of owning their own farm has been soured by tough times that haven’t been of their own making. The... Dairy News 08 Nov 2018 08 Nov 2018
Dairy Milk production tipped to fall High feed and water prices and tough seasonal conditions have taken their toll, with this season’s milk production expected to fall by eight billion litres. Alana Christensen 07 Nov 2018 07 Nov 2018
News Mooroopna man involved in double fatality A 37-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy have died after a truck collided with their vehicle on the Murray Valley Highway in Brimin on Friday night at about 9.30pm. The truck driver has been identified as a 31-year-old Mooroopna resident and has... Shepparton News 04 Nov 2018 04 Nov 2018
News Shepparton’s Sharp family recovering from crash at school crossing The lives of the Sharp family were turned upside-down recently while on a routine trip home from school. Tara Whitsed 23 Oct 2018 23 Oct 2018
Riverine Herald Echuca hospital deeply saddened by Daniel Christidis’ death ECHUCA Regional Health staff have been left shocked and saddened by the death of former surgical registrar Daniel Christidis in a shark attack on Monday. Mr Christidis, 33, died in North Queensland after he was attacked while paddleboarding in the... Charmayne Allison 10 Nov 2018 10 Nov 2018
Riverine Herald MOAMA MURDERS: POYNTON SENTENCED TO 24 YEARS JOELENE Joyce saw her partner gunned down on a dark and lonely NSW country road before desperately running for her life, even after she had been seriously wounded by the assailant. Daniel Poynton continued to chase the terrified woman in the... AAP Newswire 09 Nov 2018 09 Nov 2018
