Media centre

This media centre contains current and archived media releases from Dairy Australia and other dairy industry organisations.

Media enquiries:

Felicity Gallagher, External Communications Manager, Dairy Australia
Ph: 03 9694 3894
Mob:0417 540 059
Email:fgallagher@dairyaustralia.com.au  


Media releases:

Planning for your farm's future

Thursday 23 February 2012 | From Dairy Australia

Planning the future of a farming business can be a daunting process but it can be made easier for dairy farmers with some useful information and tools in a new section on The People in Dairy website.

Situation & Outlook -milk supply climbs amid global uncertainty

Tuesday 14 February 2012 | From Dairy Australia

Australia’s milk production is making a steady climb with total output for 2011-12 forecast to be between 9.4 and 9.5 billion litres, up on last season’s total of 9.1 billion litres, according to Dairy Australia’s Situation and Outlook February Update released today.

Facial eczema alert

Friday 10 February 2012 | From Dairy Australia

Dairy farmers are urged to act immediately to prevent facial eczema in their herds, with current and forecast weather conditions putting cows at risk.

No barriers for dairy email chat service

Wednesday 01 February 2012 | From Dairy Australia

The online chat service of Australia’s dairy farmers – Ausdairy-L – has broken a barrier and signed up its 600th email registration.

Dairy... read all about it

Wednesday 01 February 2012 | From Dairy Australia

Dairy Australia offers a free library service for all its levy-paying dairy farmers.

On the hunt for new round of dairy leaders

Wednesday 07 December 2011 | From Dairy Australia

Since completing this year’s pilot Developing Dairy Leaders Program, many of the graduates have gone onto various leadership roles.

Eating more dairy linked to $2bn in healthcare savings

Monday 05 December 2011 | From Dairy Australia

At least two billion dollars could be slashed from the annual healthcare budget if Australians increased their dairy intake, according to a new study.

Dairy Australia provides major support to industry

Friday 25 November 2011 | From Dairy Australia

More than $51 million was invested into Australia’s dairy industry by Dairy Australia throughout 2010/11.

$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.

Build your career in the Australian dairy industry

Friday 07 October 2011 | From Dairy Australia

Passionate and committed graduates seeking exciting and rewarding careers in dairy manufacturing are encouraged to apply for an important national scholarship.