Dairy Farming

  • 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 […]

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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