Dairy
Conditions are ideal for calving
A Camperdown dairy farmer is in the last few weeks of calving season, with the year’s weather providing great conditions for the herd.
Wool and dairy could be hit by weaker global export markets
Australian farmers are likely to receive more favourable conditions after having one of the best starts this year, despite summer bushfires and COVID-19 disruptions.
2020-21 milk prices down
Colac and district dairy farmers have entered the new financial year with lower milk prices but hope a good spring and autumn will keep costs at bay.
Dairy replacement to improve milking time
Andrew Beale will be bringing the cows home to a new dairy in two weeks, with the final stages of building in progress.
Milk to continue flowing
Deans Marsh farmer and senior dairy industry figure Terry Richardson has assured Colac district dairy farmers that their production line will continue to flow during the coronavirus crisis
Farming essential for nation
A Colac district dairy farmer says governments must ensure agriculturalists can maintain their vital service to the country during the coronavirus pandemic.
Local farmer leads national virus body
A Colac district dairy farmer will head a new national response group to help Australia’s dairy industry navigate the coronavirus pandemic.
More milk price cuts risk farmers’ futures
Colac district farmers have received another blow after milk processors Murray Goulburn and Fonterra announced low opening milk prices for the 2016-17 season.