Articles tagged: Dairy Farming
Extreme weather impacts dairy farm profits
Dairy Australia’s recently released Situation and Outlook for mid-year 2025 shows that recovery in Victorian regions for the year ahead is paramount to “reversing the current trends in industry confidence”.
Terry’s dairy journey recognised
Deans Marsh dairy farmer Terry Richardson says he is prouder of the relationships he has built during his 20 years in the area than the awards he has received along the way. But he has described his latest accolade as an honor. Terry has received the Australian Dairy Industry Council’s 2023 Pat Rowley Outstanding Service […]
Carson farming legacy grows
Former Irrewillipe dairy farmers and jersey cattle breeders Alan and Janine Carson can add Jersey Elite Master Breeder to their generous collection of awards from their tenure in the dairy industry.
Virtual fencing gains momentum
Momentum is growing for a national animal welfare code that could pave the way for virtual fencing across Australian farming businesses.
PHOTO FEATURE: District dairy demo day
Colac district farmers, green energy enthusiasts and State Government officials have attended Peter and Trish Mulheron’s dairy farm at Swan Marsh for the first demonstration day of Phnxx’s solar battery pilot program.
Pilot program a no-brainer
Swan Marsh’s Peter Mulheron says signing up for a green energy pilot program and welcoming engineers Ben Lam and Wei Chi Lee to his dairy farm was a no-brainer.
Call for law change for virtual fences
Timboon dairy farmers Renee and Matt Whitehead are eager to see the Victorian Government legalise modern virtual fencing technology after visiting New Zealand for a study tour.
Dairying dream for Bay family
Nathan Telford and Caroline Grinter don’t always have spare time to stop and enjoy the sea views of their Apollo Bay dairy farm, but when they do, they appreciate their corner of the world just a little bit more each time.
Profits but no growth for dairy
More than 90 per cent of western Victorian dairy farms expect to turn a profit this financial year, on the back of high milk prices and solid rain.
Time to fix effluent ponds
South-west Victorian farmers should put dairy effluent ponds on their maintenance to-do list before winter sets in, EPA Victoria says.
Maize endeavour is paying off for enterprising dairy farmer
Larpent dairy farmer Alistair Harris says there’s something new to learn about the art of growing maize with every season.
District farms to open their gates
Colac district dairy farmers will open their properties this week for field days to share their dairying insights.
Manage effluent with care
Agriculture Victoria has developed informative and useful online resources to help dairy farmers manage the dairy effluent on their farms.
Balanced life for dairy family
A couple of Simpson farmers are looking towards a brighter future on their dairy farm after shifting their management approach.
Dairy life hooks Londoners
From sales and swimming in London to dairy farming at Ecklin South, a Colac district couple have discovered a love for the dairy industry after years of travelling.
Leading holsteins on offer in online auction
An acclaimed Colac district holstein breeder will put top-quality cows on offer this week.
