Dairy News

Read the latest news from Dairy Australia and other dairy industry organisations.

Guidelines for pasture-based AMS systems

Wednesday 24 February 2010 | From Dairy Australia

Automatic milking systems (AMS) can improve efficiency and profitability for pasture-based farms.

Caring for cows

Thursday 28 January 2010 | From Dairy Australia

Australian dairy farmers know that taking great care of their animals is vital for an effective business.

Pick our brains at Sungold Field Days

Thursday 28 January 2010 | From Dairy Australia

Dairy Australia has once again signed on as a sponsor of the Sungold Field Days, to be held in Warrnambool this February.

Dairy Business of the Year Awards

Monday 25 January 2010 | From Dairy Australia

Do you have what it takes to be the Dairy Business of the Year?

The Dairy Business of the Year awards, sponsored by Dairy Australia and Westpac Agribusiness, are now open to all dairy farmers who want to be recognised for their excellence!

Click here to download a Dairy Business of the Year application .

Helping dairy employers understand new IR laws

Monday 25 January 2010 | From Dairy Australia

Substantial changes to Australian industrial relations laws came into effect on 1st January 2010 under the new Fair Work regime.

Weekly Times interview with Ian Halliday

Ian Halliday standing with a Dairy Australia logo

Wednesday 13 January 2010 | From Dairy Australia

In an interview with the Weekly Times, Dairy Australia Managing Director Ian Halliday provides some interesting insights into his background, the dairy industry today, and future opportunities.

Dairy Greenhouse Gas Abatement Calculator

Thursday 07 January 2010 | From Dairy Australia

The Dairy Greenhouse Gas Abatement Strategies Calculator (DGAS) is an online tool that allows farm managers to calculate the impact of adopting different abatement strategies on their total farm GHG emissions and can help them work out the strategies best suited to their farming system.

Preparing for the bushfire season

Wednesday 06 January 2010 | From Other

Memories of Black Saturday are still etched in the minds of many Australians.

Lameness workshops

Wednesday 06 January 2010 | From Dairy Australia

Dairy Australia has been working with Regional Development Programs to roll out workshops on lameness.

2009 dairy industry In Focus report - now available

Wednesday 09 December 2009 | From Dairy Australia

Dairy Australia's In Focus report provides a snapshot of current industry statistics, including milk production, farm numbers and export data.