Dairy Moroney is the new Murray Dairy chair Murray Dairy has announced the appointment of its new chair and deputy chairs following the annual general meeting on October 18. Country News 12 Nov 2018 12 Nov 2018
News New directors for Murray Dairy MURRAY DAIRY has nominated two new board members, with chair Rick Cross and director Greg Ault to step down at the organisation’s annual general meeting in October. Lachlan Marshall from Blighty and Rochester’s Tom Acocks will take up three-year... Dairy News 12 Nov 2018 12 Nov 2018
Dairy Still struggling with debt Both Fonterra and Murray Goulburn suppliers were forced into debt by the companies after they claimed they overpaid suppliers for their milk in April, 2016. Country News 09 Nov 2018 09 Nov 2018
Dairy Still struggling with debt Both Fonterra and Murray Goulburn suppliers were forced into debt by the companies after they claimed they overpaid suppliers for their milk in April, 2016. Country News 09 Nov 2018 09 Nov 2018
News Farmers form new dairy co-op A GROUP of concerned farmers, formerly known as United We Stand, has formalised its commitment to the dairy industry and established a new co-operative — Eureka Dairy Co-op. The co-operative has been approved by the Australian Competition and... Dairy News 09 Nov 2018 09 Nov 2018
Dairy Littleproud says dairy code talks start soon Formal consultations on a mandatory dairy code of conduct are set to get under way soon, with hopes a framework can be agreed to before Christmas. Country News 08 Nov 2018 08 Nov 2018
Dairy Meetings to discuss issues Murray Dairy is hosting four Regional Network Group meetings across the region this month, to discuss issues facing farmers in the current season. Country News 08 Nov 2018 08 Nov 2018
News Young farmers question their future STEPHEN FISICARO and Emily Brown purchased their first dairy farm three years ago — and they have been on a rollercoaster ride ever since. The joy of owning their own farm has been soured by tough times that haven’t been of their own making. The... Dairy News 08 Nov 2018 08 Nov 2018
Dairy Milk production tipped to fall High feed and water prices and tough seasonal conditions have taken their toll, with this season’s milk production expected to fall by eight billion litres. Alana Christensen 07 Nov 2018 07 Nov 2018
Dairy New owner takes on troubled dairy A company associated with Freedom Foods Group has purchased the troubled Coomboona Dairies operation near Undera, once jointly owned by Australian entrepreneur Gerry Harvey. Country News 07 Nov 2018 07 Nov 2018
News Investing in factories future THE SHEPPARTON UHT dairy factory of Freedom Foods will become the cornerstore of the company’s dairy push, with $70 million earmarked for investment at the site during the next 12 months. The company is planning to boost its milk throughput on the... Geoff Adams 07 Nov 2018 07 Nov 2018
Dairy Falling milk supply forecast Katunga dairy farmer Daryl Hoey said there were no surprises in Dairy Australia’s recently released Dairy Situation and Outlook report. Rodney Woods 06 Nov 2018 06 Nov 2018
Dairy Bega chases honey Bega Cheese has been buying up shares in Capilano Honey, but executive chairman Barry Irvin says there has been no decision to try to acquire the whole company. Country News 06 Nov 2018 06 Nov 2018
News Attention to detail brings rewards again KEEP A watchful eye and do everything well, including the little things. That’s Craig Stephens’ ‘secret’ to keeping his herd bulk milk cell count low. His herd’s average BMCC of 77 000 has placed him in the best five per cent of Australian... Stephen Cooke 05 Nov 2018 05 Nov 2018
News Make the most of Spring HEADING INTO spring, it is crucial that we maximise pasture growth to ensure that we are able to produce and conserve as much high-quality forage as possible. Setting paddock rotations to maximise pasture quality Through most of winter, pasture... Dairy News 01 Nov 2018 01 Nov 2018
Dairy Avoid heat stress in dry cows A Murray Dairy workshop on the effects of heat stress in dry cows held last week delivered some surprising information to the farmers in attendance, offering some food for thought when it comes to management. Sophie Baldwin 31 Oct 2018 31 Oct 2018
News Day showcases innovation AN INNOVATION Day has showcased the latest developments in agriculture across all commodities and provided hands-on workshops about how to implement these new ideas on-farm. About 120 people, including farmers and service providers, attended the day... Dairy News 30 Oct 2018 30 Oct 2018
News Applying farm philosophy to bigger dairy picture AS A WestVic Dairy director, Matt Glennen is keen to ensure industry money is well spent —and he applies the same philosophy to his farm. At 30, Mr Glennen is investing in a long-term future in dairy. His farm at Dixie has a full range of... Rick Bayne 29 Oct 2018 29 Oct 2018
News Putting pain into words TRAGOWEL DAIRY farmer Catherine Shepard is well aware of the pain the dairy industry is going through — it is what prompted her to put pen to paper and write her poem The Dairy Farmer’s Eyes. She said it was the mental anguish and suffering she... Simone Dunne 26 Oct 2018 26 Oct 2018
News Mooroopna man involved in double fatality A 37-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy have died after a truck collided with their vehicle on the Murray Valley Highway in Brimin on Friday night at about 9.30pm. The truck driver has been identified as a 31-year-old Mooroopna resident and has... Shepparton News 04 Nov 2018 04 Nov 2018
News Shepparton’s Sharp family recovering from crash at school crossing The lives of the Sharp family were turned upside-down recently while on a routine trip home from school. Tara Whitsed 23 Oct 2018 23 Oct 2018
Riverine Herald Echuca hospital deeply saddened by Daniel Christidis’ death ECHUCA Regional Health staff have been left shocked and saddened by the death of former surgical registrar Daniel Christidis in a shark attack on Monday. Mr Christidis, 33, died in North Queensland after he was attacked while paddleboarding in the... Charmayne Allison 10 Nov 2018 10 Nov 2018
News Car hits fence of Shepparton childcare centre A Shepparton childcare fence has been destroyed after a two car collision on Hawdon St at about 12pm today. The two cars travelling in opposite directions collided, causing one of the vehicles to swerve onto the footpath and into the childcare... Shepparton News 23 Oct 2018 23 Oct 2018
