dairy industry News
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ADF welcomes opportunity to explore new dairy industry trading platform
PEAK dairy farmer group Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) will facilitate the development of a new trading platform for the dairy industry if the Coalition wins the May election. Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud announced today that a Coalition government would invest in a platform to create flexibility and price transparency with more choice in sales contracts. ADF President Terry ...
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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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Coalition makes multi-million-dollar dairy industry pledge
PEAK dairy farmer group Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) will receive $450,000 for two projects to benefit farmers as part of a $22 million funding package for the dairy industry if the Coalition wins the May election. Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud announced a swag of funding and policy commitments today, including that ADF would receive $300,000 to develop a real time dairy ...
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Dairy farmers score game changing victory in discount milk war
AUSTRALIAN Dairy Farmers (ADF) has secured a major victory in the fight against discount dairy products with Woolworths today agreeing to raise the price of its $1 per litre milk brand to $1.10, with the extra 10 cents to go directly back to farmers. ADF and Woolworths have engaged in constructive discussions over recent months around the damage wrought on the dairy industry by $1 milk and other ...
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World Dairy Expo 2021 To Remain in Madison, Wisconsin
World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce, after thorough consideration, World Dairy Expo 2021 will remain in Madison, Wisconsin. The 54th edition of the event is scheduled for Expo’s historic home, the Alliant Energy Center, September 28 – October 2, 2021. This announcement comes after contingency planning and consideration of alternative venues. “The clarity that Expo’s ...
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Introducing The Dairy Show - World Dairy Expo`s New Podcast
World Dairy Expo is excited to announce the launch of its new podcast, The Dairy Show. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and online at worlddairyexpo.com, new episodes of The Dairy Show are added on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Expo’s podcast features a new guest during every episode discussing topics related to the dairy industry. “Without the ...
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Dairy farmers praise mandatory code progress
PEAK dairy farmer group Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) supports the federal government’s commitment to pursuing a mandatory Code of Conduct for the industry. A new code of practice is an important step for the dairy industry that will clarify and strengthen relationships between farmers and processors across all states of Australia. ADF has always said our aim is to address the ...
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Dairy industry scores greater access to vital skilled labour
government amending its occupation classification list to make it easier for farmers to attract experienced and skilled overseas labour. Under changes to the Australian Skilled Occupation List, high level dairy farm managers who have responsibility for overseeing farming operations are eligible for the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa entry to Australia for up to four years with the ...
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Apply for director positions
Applications are now open for three positions on the Western Dairy Board commencing 21 November 2019. Western Dairy is seeking one farmer director for a three-year term, one farmer or non-farmer director with specialist skills for a three-year term, and one farmer director to fill a casual vacancy for a 12-month period. It is a requirement of the Western Dairy Constitution that at least two of ...
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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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Canadian milk matters-thousands of dairy farmers from across Canada gather for rally on Parliament Hill
Today, thousands of dairy farmers and supporters came together for a rally on Parliament Hill to highlight the critical importance of supply management in Canada. This was in addition to other regional events, one held in Prince Edward Island at the office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAuley, and one in downtown Regina. Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) President Wally ...
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Future Focus a road map for shaping change
The plan has been assembled in collaboration with Dairy Australia, Agriculture Victoria and the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria. Future Focus has been over a year in the making, with 165 dairy farmers, service providers and processors from the Murray region consulted during its development. The plan includes research and analysis of the current state of the industry across northern Victoria ...
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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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Norfolk based Mill Dairy Service is an ADF Dealer
Mill Dairy Service is a Norfolk based, family run business that has been established for over 30 years. They provide a variety of dairy industry products to their customers. They also offer a full, 24 hour breakdown service for all of their products and specialise in the installation, service and maintenance all types of milking equipment. See their online shop for more product information ...
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Basin plan does not provide security for dairy farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) refute claims made by the Federal Minister for Water David Littleproud yesterday that the Basin Plan has provided security for the dairy industry. “The Minister’s comments are a complete insult to the Victorian dairy industry. They show just how out of touch with farmers the Federal Government ...
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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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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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Australian Dairy Plan publishes report on current state of dairy industry
A new report on the state of Australia’s dairy sector lays bare the impact of several tough years on the industry and the necessity for it to pull together in developing the Australian Dairy Plan. The report Australian Dairy Situation Analysis provides an overview of key issues and conditions across a range of metrics including farm profitability, milk production and global competitive ...
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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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Longtime World Dairy Expo Holstein Superintendent named Honorary Klussendorf Recipient
Ken Elliott of Marshall, Wisconsin became the 18th recipient of the Honorary Klussendorf Award on Friday, April 30 during the Midwest National Spring Jersey and Red & White Shows held in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Considered the highest recognition bestowed on a dairy cattle showman in the United States, the Honorary Klussendorf Award mirrors the attributes of the Klussendorf Award and is ...
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