The draft mandatory dairy code of conduct has been released for public comment, following a series of consultations in all eight dairy regions in 2018. (more…)
Tag: farmers
NSW recyclers donate over $70,000 to drought-stricken farmers
New South Wales residents have rallied behind drought-stricken farmers by donating more than $70,000 through Return and Earn refunds to drought-relief charity Buy a Bale. (more…)
Farm safety starter kit
Former nurse and current south-east Queensland dairy farmer Sara Bucher has seen first-hand how accidents destroy lives. Now she’s determined to make sure every farmer and farm worker goes home safely at the end of the day. (more…)
New generation of dairy professionals bring leadership to Canberra
In a week of intrigue that saw then-Treasurer Scott Morrison ascend to the prime ministership, young representatives from across the dairy industry supply chain stormed Canberra to witness the Australian political process in action. (more…)
Celebrating Australia’s top farmers
Australia’s top farmers will have the chance to share leadership secrets at the 2018 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards. (more…)
Industry unity vital for dairy code reform
A stronger dairy industry Code of Practice would include a formal dispute resolution mechanism and penalties procedure to solve conflicts between farmers and processors, according to Australia’s dairy farmer group. (more…)