Breakthrough tech tipped to save dairy industry millions
A new device that detects processing losses in dairy plants could save the industry millions of dollars a year and help prevent pollutants from entering waterways.
Guy Trafford reviews and updates a series of changes affecting the dairy industry and how they will impact those affected
Fonterra appears to have finally caught up with what ‘pundits’ have been saying for some time now “The $6.75 forecast is too high”.
Farmer says dairy industry ’sacrificial lamb’ of trade negotiations
Some dairy farmers in Lennox and Addington County are upset at concessions made by the Canadian government during recent trade negotiations between the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Vice premier calls for faster upgrades in dairy industry
Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua has called for faster transformation and upgrades in China’s dairy industry, stressing the significant role of dairy farmers.
Evolving dairy industry now more professional
Overall the dairy industry is more professional and in a good space, but volatility will continue, says James Allen, retiring AgFirst chairman.
Dairy farmer saddened by current state of the industry
A farmer says his heart breaks for what the dairy economy is doing to his fellow producers.
Dairy industry code of conduct must be mandatory
THE ACCC has made no bones about the fact a mandatory code of conduct is a vital reform needed to ensure the long-term viability of Australia’s dairy industry.
Irish backpacker flourishes in Australian dairy industry
Five years ago, the idea of working in the Australian dairy industry was the last thing on the mind of Ireland’s Rosemary Corcoran – today, she couldn’t think of anything better.
In a languishing dairy industry, farmers look to artisanal cheese as a solution
Scrolling through Instagram, Scott Schroeder sees a picture of Sue Miller posing for a selfie with a block of cheese.
Dairy workers unjustifiably dismissed, but no pay out ordered due to fabricated CV
A couple who were fired, in part, because their arguing was affecting the cows they were milking will get no compensation for their unjustified dismissal because they fabricated their CV.