Dairy Australia

Dairy confidence down 25 per cent in western Victoria

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000

Confidence among western Victorian dairy farmers has slipped by about one-quarter, according to a national annual survey conducted by Dairy Australia.

Northern dairying records another year of challenges

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000

Challenges facing the northern dairy industry have abated little over the past 12 months and confidence remains low in the region, according to a national annual survey conducted by Dairy Australia.

NSW dairy farmers most constrained - survey

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000

Central and south coast NSW has more dairy farmers unable to expand their business than any other part of the country, according to a new Dairy Australia survey.

Supply dries up drives milk price higher - survey

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000

Dairy farmers across south-east Australia can expect 2013/14 opening farmgate milk prices higher than last years’ opening prices, according to analysis undertaken by Dairy Australia as part of the 2013 Situation and Outlook Report, released today.

SA dairy farmers suffer confidence dip - survey

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000

SA dairy farmers are the nation’s least confident, with just 12% of surveyed farmers feeling positive, according to a national annual survey conducted by Dairy Australia.

WA dairy farmers keenest to invest on-farm

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000

WA dairy farmers are the most likely to be planning investment in their farms, according to a national annual survey conducted by Dairy Australia.

Mother Nature dints Gippsland dairy confidence

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000

Flood, fires and drought have curbed the confidence of Gippsland dairy farmers over the past 12 months, according to a national annual survey conducted by Dairy Australia.

Tasmanian dairy farmers are Australia's most positive

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000

Tasmanian dairy farmers are the nation’s most positive, according to a national annual survey conducted by Dairy Australia

Herd expansions planned by Murray Dairy farmers

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000

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New coordinators to bolster dairy extension

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1000

Dairy Australia has appointed five new staff across Victoria and New South Wales to the roles of Regional Coordinator - Farm Change and Innovation.

Free dairy business health checks still available

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1100

Dairy farmers looking to improve their profitability are signing up for free one-on-one sessions with experienced dairy advisors offered through Dairy Australia’s new Taking Stock campaign.

Dairy Australia rewards dairy innovator

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1100

It might not be long before farmers are able to more easily diagnose and act to protect their herds against bovine theileriosis – a disease similar to malaria in humans – thanks to the research of Dr Abdul Jabbar.

Top dairy breeders recognised

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:16:00 +1100

Australia’s top dairy breeders have been recognised at an awards night, held this week (4th March 2013 at Bendigo) to celebrate the 30 year anniversary of the first publication of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs).

Flood support to aid dairy recovery

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1100

An experienced flood recovery facilitator will be working with northern NSW dairy farmers from today to help re-establish their businesses.

Pasture key to profitable off-peak production

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1100

Off-peak milk production doesn’t necessarily mean intensive feeding, says a new study from Dairy Australia. An analysis of Victorian dairy industry trends from 2006 to 2012 shows there has been a clear shift towards off-peak milk production over the past six years.

Dairy Australia Constitutional Review

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1100

At the Dairy Australia AGM in November 2012, Chairman Max Roberts announced an independent review of the Dairy Australia Constitution. The Constitutional Review will focus on the processes around Dairy Australia’s operational governance.

Scholarships promote dairy manufacturing

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1100

Some of Australia’s leading dairy manufacturers are opening their doors to develop the skills of talented graduates as a part of Dairy Australia’s 2013 Manufacturing Scholarship program.

One-on-one help for dairy farmers

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1100

One-on-one sessions with experienced dairy advisors are now being offered free to dairy farmers as part of Dairy Australia’s Tactics for Tight Times campaign.

Dairy Futures CRC now recruiting post-grads

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:16:00 +1100

Post-graduate research training is one of the Dairy Futures CRC’s core outcomes, with the aim of delivering world-class researchers to the Australian dairy industry.

Skills recognition info day

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +1100

Are you a farmer in Western Victoria and keen to learn more about the skills recognition process? If so, head to the open day on 26 February.
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Discount deal for dairy conference

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:46:00 +1100

Dairy farmers across Australia are being offered a special discount from Dairy Australia to attend the 2013 Australian Dairy Conference (ADC) on the Sunshine Coast in February.

Merry Christmas 2012

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:38:00 +1100

Merry Christmas from Dairy Australia

New CEO for Murray Dairy

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Murray Dairy has appointed Leanne Mulcahy as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Power to the lunchbox

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Making tasty school lunches and snacks for primary school kids is a challenge for nearly 50% of their parents, according to new research. It’s often difficult for parents to come up with new and exciting lunchbox ideas every day that are tasty as well as convenient and nutritious. But there is an easy option that ticks all the boxes – dairy foods!

New Executive Officer for WestVic Dairy

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:18:00 +1100

WestVic Dairy has appointed Gavan Mathieson as its new Executive Officer

Back-to-back gold for Donnybrook cheese maker

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:52:00 +1100

Donnybrook-based That’s Amore Cheese’s Cuore Blu Burrata has been named Champion Fresh Unripened Cheese for the second consecutive year at Dairy Australia’s 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA), with Champions in 20 product classes announced today at the exclusive Circa restaurant in Melbourne.

Best of the Best announced at 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:41:00 +1100

Following the rigorous judging of 153 cheeses and 246 dairy products by Australia’s most well-respected industry experts, the ‘best of the best’ were announced today at Dairy Australia’s prestigious 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA).

Cow and the Moon scoops gold at 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:33:00 +1100

Enmore favourite, Cow and the Moon, has had its pistachio flavoured gelato named Champion Dairy Gelato at Dairy Australia’s 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA), with Champions in 20 product classes announced today at the exclusive Circa restaurant in Melbourne.

Brancourts yogurt wins gold at 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:30:00 +1100

Yagoona-based dairy company, Brancourts has won gold at the 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA), with its Premium Dessert Yoghurt – Mango, being named Champion Flavoured Yogurt along with 19 other Champions in different product classes. The awards took place today at the exclusive Circa restaurant in Melbourne.

Dooley's Ice Cream scoops gold at 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:27:00 +1100

Dooley’s Licorice Ice Cream has been named Champion Ice Cream at Dairy Australia’s 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA), held today at the exclusive Circa restaurant in Melbourne.

Gold Coast milk wins gold at 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:21:00 +1100

Gold Coast dairy manufacturer, Norco Foods has had its Hi Lo dairy drink named Champion Specialty White Dairy Drink at the 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA), with Champions in 20 product classes announced today at the exclusive Circa restaurant in Melbourne.

Jalna wins gold at 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:08:00 +1100

Jalna Natural Greek Yoghourt has been named Champion Natural Yogurt at the 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA), with Champions in 20 product classes announced today at the exclusive Circa restaurant in Melbourne.

Jindi Cheese wins big at 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:05:00 +1100

Gippsland specialty cheese manufacturer, Jindi Cheese has cleaned up at Dairy Australia’s 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA), taking out three of the 20 product classes announced today at the exclusive Circa restaurant in Melbourne.

Red Hill Cheese wins gold at 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:00:00 +1100

Red Hill Cheese’s Mountain Goat Blue has been named Champion Goat’s and Sheep’s Milk Cheese at Dairy Australia’s 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA), with Champions in 20 product classes announced today at the exclusive Circa restaurant in Melbourne.

SA egg nog the one to drink this Christmas again

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:57:00 +1100

Oak Egg Nog, produced by Clarence Gardens-based Parmalat, has been named Champion Flavoured Dairy Drink for the second year in a row at the 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA). Champions in 20 product classes were announced today at the event held at the exclusive Circa restaurant in Melbourne.

South-west Victoria wins four awards at 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:53:00 +1100

Dairy producers in Victoria’s western district have cleaned up at Dairy Australia’s 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA), taking out four of the 20 product classes announced today at the exclusive Circa restaurant in Melbourne; including the top award in the Dairy category.

Sydney dip wins gold at 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:35:00 +1100

Sydney-based Paradise Beach Purveyors had their claim of being the makers of Australia’s finest handmade dips confirmed today when their Pesto Swirl Dip was named Champion Dairy Dip at the 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA). Champions in 20 product classes were announced today at the event held at the exclusive Circa restaurant in Melbourne.

Tasmania wins big at 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:33:00 +1100

Tasmanian dairy producers have cleaned up at Dairy Australia’s 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA), taking out three of the 20 product classes announced today at the exclusive Circa restaurant in Melbourne; including the top award in the Cheese category.

Warrnambool milk wins gold at 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:23:00 +1100

Local dairy manufacturer, Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory has had its Sungold Jersey Milk named Champion Milk at Dairy Australia’s 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA), with Champions in 20 product classes announced today at the exclusive Circa restaurant in Melbourne.

2013 Australian Grand Dairy Award Champions

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:51:00 +1100

Twenty of Australia’s best cheese and dairy products have been honoured at the 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA) for quality, excellence and innovation. With all products submitted having won top honours in prestigious state awards in order to be eligible for the AGDA, the calibre of products judged were already of extremely high standard, with the Champion products able to lay claim to being the ‘best of the best’ in the Australian dairy industry.

New trans-Tasman scholarship announced

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:46:00 +1100

Dairy Australia, in collaboration with the New Zealand Centre of Excellence Farm Business Management, has developed a new farm business management scholarship program for university graduates.

New approach to deliver for NSW farmers

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:54:00 +1100

Dairy NSW is moving to a skills-based board, replacing the existing model of regional representation, to deliver better outcomes for farmers.

Dairy Australia AGM to be held on 30 November

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Dairy Australia will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday 30 November 2012.

Showcasing Australian innovation ingenuity and diversity to the world

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:01:00 +1100

‘Opportunities Australia’ is a creative series of 5 minute films (interstitials), with full production values. These interstitials will be shown on Australia Network TV in prime time and then repeated throughout all day and evening sessions. It is expected each program will have a usable life of 12 -18 months for the Network.

Judges named for 2013 Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:03:00 +1100

This year’s judging panel for the Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA) includes a list of 20 cheese and dairy experts from around the nation, as well as guest international judge Lise Moller Thomsen from Denmark.

Home-grown feed on the menu for dairy

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:58:00 +1100

Dairy farming in challenging economic conditions is the focus of a number of field days in the Murray region next week as part of Dairy Australia’s Tactics for Tight Times campaign.

Calling the next round of dairy leaders

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Aspiring dairy leaders are urged to get cracking and apply for the 2013 Developing Dairy Leaders Program (DDLP) with applications closing Friday 30 November.

Graduate scholarship puts dairy on career menu

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Make the shift into the world of professional cheese making, milk processing or butter manufacture. Broaden your career horizons with a scholarship being offered by Dairy Australia.

Gippsland dairy farmers to discuss tactics for tight times

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:45:00 +1100

Dairy farming in challenging economic conditions is the focus of a number of field days in Gippsland this month as part of Dairy Australia’s Tactics for Tight Times campaign.

Free online tool for dealing with sick cows

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Dairy farmers can now use a new, free online resource to help them manage sick animals. Dairy Australia’s animal health 'fast facts' will help farm staff decide if an animal needs help from a vet.