Dairy
Hope for summer rain after dry times in 2014
COLAC district farmers are hoping for summer rain to help boost production after a drier than average year.
District dairy farmers supply direct to store
COLAC district dairy farmers have started supplying milk directly to supermarkets across Victoria after the launch of a new milk brand.
Finalised trade deal a boost for industry
Colac district agricultural workers expect a free trade agreement between China and Australia will boost the region’s industries.
Computerised dairy pays off for farmer
A COLAC district dairy farmer says installing an automatic dairy system has made managing the dairy easier.
Judges tour Colac’s Bulla processing sites
COLAC’S Bulla Dairy Foods employees hope it’s third time lucky after judges of a prestigious national award inspected the company’s processing sites yesterday.
$120-million project will boost economy
CORANGAMITE Shire mayor Chris O’Connor says a $120-million dairy development at Camperdown is a major boost for south-west Victoria.
Ten-year deal boosts dairy industry
A NEW 10-year milk supply deal between Woolworths and Fonterra Australia will provide certainty for Colac district dairy farmers.
Bulla’s $7-million plan for Colac
COLAC’S Bulla Dairy Foods will invest $7 million in a new milk separation plant at the company’s Forest Street site.