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Permanent residency for skilled migrants to help fix dairy labour shortage
THE federal government has opened a gateway for skilled migrants working on dairy farms to move permanently to Australia in a bid to help solve the industry’s labour shortage crisis. Under changes to the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement (DILA), skilled overseas workers on Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visas and the defunct 457-visa can apply for permanent residency. To be eligible, ...
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Valtra wins ´Golden Tractor for the Design 2016´ award at Agritechnica
Valtra N174 Versu, a model of the brand new Valtra N Series, has won the renowned ´Golden Tractor for Design 2016´ award at the Agritechnica Show 2015. The selection from 17 tractor candidates was made by 23 independent agricultural journalists from the European trade magazines. “A modern, dynamic, compact and cool look” was the reason why the jury selected the Valtra ...
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Dairy Australia announces additional 2019 Board Nominee
Dairy Australia announces an additional Board nominee standing for election at the 2019 Annual General Meeting, following the closure of nominations last Friday 30 August. Mark Neal is standing for election for the first time. Mark is from a dairy farming background in Australia and trained as an agricultural economist at the University of Sydney. He has worked in farm profitability analysis and ...
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Valtra wins ´Machine of the Year 2016´ award at Agritechnica
The brand new Valtra N Series has won the prestigious ´Machine of the Year 2016´ award in the category of lower mid-range tractors at the Agritechnica Show 2015. The selection was made by independent agricultural journalists from sixteen European trade magazines. Valtra launched the 4-cylinder N Series in October. With deliveries starting already from September, the tractor range has ...
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Expo Welcomes Erf as 2021 Communications Intern
World Dairy Expo is pleased to welcome Kelsey Erf as the 2021 Communications Intern. Erf joins Expo’s staff for the summer as plans for World Dairy Expo 2021, September 28 through October 2 in Madison, Wisconsin, continue to move forward. Erf’s media-focused responsibilities range from writing press releases to creating and executing social media plans to designing show related ...
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Farmers congratulate Coles for moving on $1 milk
MANY dairy farmers across Australia will receive a much-needed income boost from tomorrow, with supermarket giant Coles committing to raise the price of their discount milk lines by 10 cents to $1.10 per litre, with the entire price increase going back to the farm gate. Peak dairy farmer group Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) praised Coles for the move. “Coles has made the right decision to ...
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Coming to a kitchen near you: Dairy Farmers of Canada Partners with MissFresh Meal Kits
With the growing popularity of online food subscription services across Canada, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is pleased to announce a partnership with MissFresh, a Canadian company that strives to help people lead a healthier lifestyle by making eating healthy at home easy and accessible to everyone. The partnership, launched August 12, provides recipes to MissFresh customers made with ...
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Dairy Farmers of Canada’s AGM closes with a continued commitment to strengthen the dairy industry for the next generation
Prince Edward Island hosted dairy farmer delegates from across the country at the Dairy Farmers of Canada’s (DFC) annual general meeting on July 12th and 13th. Farmers participated in a series of dairy industry discussions and conference sessions, and reinforced their commitment to strengthen and grow Canada’s dairy industry for the next generation of dairy farmers and Canadians. ...
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Suburban woman destined for dairy
Ebony was one of three young panel members who provided a practical farming perspective and explained their career goals. Ebony, 20, grew up in suburbia near McLaren Vale but her stock agent grandfather Allan Peglar and herd improvement uncle David Peglar made sure she knew about and loved the dairy industry. “I’ve always loved cows and had farms in the background,” she said. ...
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Spreading the Word about a Successful Agitation Boat Field Demo
Puck Custom Enterprises, a Cornell pump distributor, showcased their agitation boats and direct injection technology at a farm in Merced, California last week. The demo days, designed to let dairymen and other interested parties see the power of the agitation boat and the benefits of applying the liquid manure to the field using a drag hose system, was held at a working dairy with a very solids ...
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Price rise for discounted milk lines
Woolworths led the move in February and was followed by Coles committing to raise the price of its discount milk lines by 10 cents to $1.10 per litre, with the entire price increase going back to the farm gate. Aldi Australia has also committed to raising its prices. Peak dairy farmer group Australian Dairy Farmers praised Coles for the move. “Coles has made the right decision ...
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Study Highlights the Economic Impact of the Canadian Dairy Sector
Today, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) released the most recent update of a regular study highlighting the important economic impact of the dairy sector in Canada. The study, conducted by EcoRessources and entitled: “Update on the Economic Impacts of the Dairy Industry in 2015”, is the fourth update tracking the economic impact of the sector, which since 2009, has been conducted every ...
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Cornell distributor PCE Pumping Systems Sponsoring Nutrient Management Field Demonstrations in Merced, CA.
California Field Day demonstrations July 17 to 19 Seeing is believing in many endeavors. Renowned manure management company PCE Pumping Systems is letting attendees ‘see’ how to address manure lagoon management and direct injection application at hands-on classes in Merced, California. Held at a working dairy, the demonstrations will address the considerable solids build-up in a ...
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U.S. dairy industry publishes its first sustainability progress report
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy™ announced the publication of its first U.S. Dairy Sustainability Commitment Progress Report. The report is a summary of the industrywide efforts currently under way to increase the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the dairy industry. Dating from the launch of the Sustainability Commitment in 2007 through August 2010, the report ...
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Dairy Farmers of Canada publicly launches its sustainability initiative
Today, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) hosted an event to highlight Canadian dairy farmers’ long standing commitment to high standards of care on their farms, through the public launch of the farmers’ sustainability initiative. Held at the Canadian Museum of Agriculture and Food, the event showcased the initiative’s interconnected national standards on milk quality, food safety, ...
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Moving Toward a National Solution for Dairy Cattle Traceability: DairyTrace
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) and Canadian Dairy Network (CDN) are very pleased with the significant progress made towards achieving the dairy cattle industry goal of a national traceability system, called DairyTrace. Dairy farmers want to provide consumers with the knowledge that we have very high standards in Canada for dairy cattle traceability, so they can better understand where their food ...
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How to get rid of birds out of your dairy barn
Seeing your dairy barn as a safe and convenient food source, unwanted birds will flock to your property for comfort during the cold winter months. Capable of causing thousands of dollars worth of damage, birds can wreak havoc on your barn and other structures. Learn how you can get rid of birds in your dairy barn with Avian Enterprises. Bird Proof The Interior of Your Dairy Barn Small changes ...
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The National Association of Clean Water Agencies and National Milk Producers Federation Sign Landmark MOU to Increase Collaboration on Watershed Improvement Projects
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to promote increased cooperation and communication between the two organizations in their efforts to make watershed-level water quality improvements. This MOU marks an important milestone in efforts to strengthen ties between urban and rural ...
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New Sino-Dutch Dairy Development Centre to improve Chinese dairy chain
On 16 November, Wageningen UR, Dutch dairy company FrieslandCampina, and China Agricultural University (CAU), signed an agreement to establish a China-based Sino-Dutch Dairy Development Centre (SDDDC). The centre will focus on improving dairy production, safety and quality levels throughout the entire dairy chain in China by sharing Dutch dairy expertise with Chinese experts and decision makers ...
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$139 Million Obligated for California Conservation in Fiscal Year 2010 - Funding amount equals a record setting year for NRCS California
DAVIS, Calif. - The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) California State Office is pleased to announce that approximately $139 million in federal funding was invested this fiscal year for conservation activities throughout the State of California. The funding was distributed through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP), ...
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