australia

Managing the risk of mastitis in wet weather
01-02-2023 | Article

Managing the risk of mastitis in wet weather

Some farmers can’t find any applicants and the lack of staff has led some farmers to decide to milk less cows. Photo: Hans Prinsen
03-11-2022 | News

Australian dairy farmers unable to find labour

Fonterra maintains full ownership of Australian business
05-10-2022 | News

Fonterra maintains full ownership of Australian business

Foot-and-mouth disease leads to reduced feed intake and a sharp drop in milk production can be seen in dairy cows. Photo: Henk Riswick
12-05-2022 | News

Foot and Mouth Disease strikes Indonesia

Heading into the new season, farmers have a favourable level of homegrown feed reserves and access to a plentiful supply of supplementary feed. Photo: Rene Groeneveld.
09-05-2022 | News

Australia’s dairy producers set for a profitable season

David Vonhoff: "I’ve been told that providing shade for cows increases the milk production with 2 litres a day, because of cow comfort.” Photo: David Vonhoff
28-04-2022 | Article

“Shade for cows increases milk production by 2 litres/day”

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31-03-2022 | News

Geopolitical risk raises the stakes for dairy

David Macalister: “This system offers far more flexibility than milking twice a day.” Photo: Macalister Farm
22-09-2021 | Article

Dairy farmers talk about the benefits of once-a-day milking

Near-record milk prices, affordable purchased feed prices and supportive seasonal conditions have set many Australian farmers up for positive trading conditions ahead. Photo: Rene Groeneveld
20-09-2021 | Article

Australian dairy proves resilient in the face of pandemic

The research will help farmers identify cows and bulls with the best environmental credentials without taking a hit on breeding for profitability. Photo: Rene Groeneveld
14-09-2021 | Article

Australia: Working on the cows of the future