Dairy News

Read the latest news from Dairy Australia and other dairy industry organisations.

Developing Dairy Leaders

Friday 23 March 2012 | From Dairy Australia

Ten dairy enthusiasts from across Australia's dairying regions have embarked on the 2012 Developing Dairy Leaders Program in a bid to drive the industry into the future through strengthening their advocacy and communciation skills.

Milk - a natural product

Friday 27 January 2012 | From Dairy Australia

Milk is a highly nutritious, safe and natural food.

Blogging & Twitter made simple, an introduction to social media

Monday 16 January 2012 | From Dairy Australia

Learn how to tell your story to consumers without turning your farm into a tourist attraction.

Grape Marc as a Source of Stock Feed

Monday 16 January 2012 | From Dairy Australia

 While grape marc can be a valuable source of nutrition, it does not come without risks from a chemical residue perspective and these risks need to be well understood and managed.

New grain buying guide

Calves in a trough

Wednesday 21 December 2011 | From Dairy Australia

Dairyfarmers will find it easier to navigate their way through the grain buying process, with the release of a guide by Dairy Australia’s Feed2Milk program.

Plan now for next years hay

Thursday 01 December 2011 | From Dairy Australia

This year’s hay season is showing signs that supply may be tight by autumn and winter, according to Dairy Australia’s latest Grain and Hay report.

What do you think of the Dairy Australia website?

Farmer using computer

Wednesday 30 November 2011 | From Dairy Australia

To ensure your dairy info needs are being met, Dairy Australia updated this website back in June.

Looking for the next big innovation in dairy

Tuesday 15 November 2011 | From Dairy Australia

Developing new foods, improving current manufacturing processes, putting more value into milk products ...

$2 billion investment provides 3 to 1 benefit to dairy farmers over the past 30 years

Thursday 10 November 2011 | From Dairy Australia

For every dollar invested by Australia’s dairy industry and government for the past 30 years, dairy farmers have received a benefit of at least $3.30, according to a new report released today. 

The impact of innovation on the dairy industry over the past 30 years, conducted by Dairy Australia and the Victorian Department of Primary Industries, has revealed a total of $2 billion has been spent on pre-farmgate research, development and extension (RD and E) projects for Australia’s dairy farmers between 1980 and 2010.

Dairy Australia 2010 2011 annual report now available

Thursday 20 October 2011 | From Dairy Australia

The 2010-2011 annual report contains a comprehensive review of Dairy Australia's activities and performance over the preceding financial year.