Welcome to the Australian dairy industry's website which brings together the services and resources needed by its farmers, manufacturers, partners and consumers.

Loading hay onto a utility in a farmyard in South Australia

Grain and Hay Report

This week's Grain and Hay Report is now available. The report is commissioned by Dairy Australia to provide an independent and timely assessment of grain and hay markets in each dairying region.

Pick our brains at Sungold Field Days

Dairy Australia has once again signed on as a sponsor of the Sungold Field Days, to be held in Warrnambool this February.

Caring for cows

Australian dairy farmers know that taking great care of their animals is vital for an effective business, they use sound animal welfare practices that keep their cows in peak condition.

Helping dairy employers understand new IR laws

In light of recent changes to industrial relations laws, Dairy Australia's 'The People in Dairy' website has been updated to cover the impact of these changes.

Ian Halliday standing with a Dairy Australia logo

Weekly Times interview with Ian Halliday

In an interview with the Weekly Times, Dairy Australia Managing Director Ian Halliday provides some interesting insights into his background, the dairy industry today, and future opportunities.

'Skimming the Cream' climate change forum

Dairy Australia has signed on as the premium supporter of the 'Skimming the Cream, our climate, your farm, your future' forum. The forum is run by Subtropical Dairy’s Young Dairy Network.

Lower Murray Darling Basin Inquiry

The medium and long-term shape of dairying in the Lower Murray Darling Basin is dependent on acting on current realities and a practical approach to future prospects.

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Australian Grand Dairy Awards 2010 - Winners

Members and supporters of Australia’s dairy industry gathered today to celebrate the ‘best of the best’ at the 2010 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA).

Lunch boxes should pack a nutritious punch

Nutrition Australia and Dairy Australia are encouraging parents to make a healthy start to the 2010 school year by packing a nutritious lunch box.

Challenges yet opportunity - inquiry points to strong dairy future

Foundations for industry action that will ensure a robust and viable future for dairying in the Lower Murray-Darling Basin will be laid in Shepparton today.

Connecting the dairy industry online

At 7.30pm Tuesday night (December 8) Australian dairy farmers tuned in from their home computers to view DairyLive - an interactive webinar by Dairy Australia.