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Advancing the position of farmers

A new Nuffield research report has put the spotlight on how different agricultural groups from around the world are structured and represented in order to advance the position of farmers on a political, social and economic stage.

Aug 20, 2019

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Soil specialists to help Otway and Heytesbury dairy farms

A new project on six Heytesbury and Otway dairy farms will bring in leading soil specialists to help farmers improve their soil, plant and animal health.

Aug 1, 2019

dairy, soil

Oakley Henry heading to UK

Oakley Henry from Wilara Holsteins in Gippsland Victoria is preparing to head off to the UK for the Holstein Australia Youth UK Exchange in September (2019) following the withdrawal of WA’s Tahlia McSwain from the 2019 program.

Jul 30, 2019

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Dairy industry receives boost with $25 million sustainable innovation programme

A new $25.68 million innovation programme for New Zealand’s dairy industry will drive improvements in the health and wellbeing of the national dairy herd and a step-change in sustainable milk production.

Jun 13, 2019

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Fresh insights for young dairy professionals

Two south-west Victorian dairy farmers gained fresh insights into how their New Zealand counterparts are tackling production and environmental issues during a study tour.

Jun 13, 2019

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Dairy wins in Indonesia-Australia trade deal

All remaining tariffs on dairy exports into Indonesia will eventually be scrapped as part of a new economic partnership agreement signed by Trade Minister Simon Birmingham.

Mar 4, 2019

agribusiness, dairy

Dairy farmers workshop – feedpads, freestalls and barns

Agriculture Victoria is hosting a two-day workshop with industry experts and dairy farmers discussing effective dairy infrastructure planning and development.

Jan 23, 2019

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International speaker to highlight diversity in red dairy breeds

A visiting European expert will highlight research into diversity in red dairy breeds and how Australians could benefit when he speaks at a major Australian conference in March 2019.

Jan 7, 2019

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Raise a glass to dairy emissions intensity progress

New analysis shows that dairy farmers around the world are making significant progress lowering the greenhouse gas emission intensity of milk production, Federated Farmers climate change spokesperson Andrew Hoggard says.

Dec 6, 2018

climate, dairy

Celebrating 10 years of innovation with Lindsay’s Precision VRI system

It’s a classic story of Kiwi innovation and invention.

Dec 5, 2018

agribusiness, dairy

Delicious strawberry yogurt or pudding in white plastic cup on pink background with copy space. Strawberry pink yoghurt with spoon in it. Minimal style.

UK yoghurt way too sugary

The sugar content of most types of yogurt is well above the recommended threshold, reveals an analysis of the nutrient content of available UK supermarket products, published in the online journal BMJ Open.

Sep 20, 2018

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A four-week-old kitten learning to lap milk from a small yellow bowl gets it all over his chin and lips.

Could 3 servings of dairy a day keep the cardiologist away?

Dairy consumption of around three servings per day is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality, compared to lower levels of consumption, according to a global observational study of over 130,000 people in 21 countries, published in The Lancet.

Sep 12, 2018

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