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Dairy Australia invests in the farm business management area to help farmers and their advisers in focusing on the profit performance of their farm business. Projects in this area help farmers better understand their costs and income base, and the costs and risks associated with adapting farming systems under increasingly variable operating conditions.

Tactics for Tight Times

Dairy farmers are facing major challenges in the 2012/13 season, as lower milk prices and higher...

Farmer on a tractor with hay, managing in tight times

Dairy Business of the Year

Dairy Australia is a proud supporter of the 2013 Dairy Business of the Year (DBOY).

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Extension services

As part of the dairy research, development and extension (RD&E) framework, Dairy Australia works...

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Planning & budgeting

Planning and budgeting is a crucial part of any business. The Taking Stock tool helps farmers...

Dairy Directions - analysing farm systems

View analysis of the impact of changes in the operating environment on the profitability of VIC...

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Dairy Farm Monitor Project - compare your farm

The Dairy Farm Monitor allows VIC farmers to compare their farm's profitability and productivity...

Queensland Dairy Accounting Scheme

The Queensland Dairy Accounting Scheme (QDAS) helps improve the understanding of business...

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Demonstration farms

Dairy Australia supports two demonstration farms that facilitate demonstration, extension...

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Understanding markets

Knowing how markets affect your farm is crucial to business management. The Situation & Outlook...

Farmer among his cows

Obligations & regulation

All Australian dairy farms are required to have documented food safety programs (FSP). State...

Carbon tax & its implications for dairy

Find out how the carbon dax will impact on your dairy farm, and the mitigation options available...

Farmgate milk proce

Free energy assessments for your farm

Free dairy farm energy assessment - get a personalised assessment plan with recommendations on...