Research being conducted at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is exploring the potential for virtual herding technology to increase the productivity of dairy farms. (more…)
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Chesworth family national dairy champions
A family owned dairy based near Dubbo, in Central West NSW, has claimed the national title for its Less Cream Milk at the 2017 Australian Grand Dairy Awards. Little Big Dairy Co’s (LBDC) milk, produced by the Chesworth family, was judged the best in Australia in the Specialty White Dairy Drink category. The national awards…
Australia's 2017 dairy best
Listen up dairy lovers! The esteemed Australian Grand Dairy Awards has announced its 2017 Champions, revealing the nation’s 20 finest dairy products out of a record 470 entries. The ultimate prize, the 2017 Grand Champion Dairy Product, was scooped up by Queensland based gelataria, Milani House of Gelato, for its smooth and creamy Dark Chocolate…
Farmers’ Fund achieves million litre milestone
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is thrilled to announce that one million litres of Farmers’ Fund milk has been sold at Coles’ supermarkets in Victoria since the product’s launch in September 2016. (more…)
Additional funding for dairy and drought loans in Victoria
Victorian farmers dealing with and recovering from drought will have access to additional funding for Drought Concessional Loans following strong demand with a total of 59 loans, worth $24 million, approved since October 2015. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, today announced that a further $15 million has been…
Robots and ‘imi’ corn future for Beaudesert dairy
Cows are happier and crops are healthier at the Cahill’s Beaudesert dairy since the introduction of milking robots and herbicide resistant corn crops. Matthew Cahill, who runs the 365-hectare farm with wife Allison, said modernising their operation has improved animal health, cut labour costs and reduced the weed burden. “Instead of the cows being herded…