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Gippsland farmer overcomes hill challenge

Oct. 14, 2025 | 4 min read
Ian Hooker loves his hilly farm at Loch in Victoria’s Gippsland region, but it has its drawbacks. Seven years ago, Ian broke his back in a tractor rollover accident, laying him up for nearly two years.
Dairy - Market insight

Lactalis adds Australia, New Zealand to global empire

Oct. 6, 2025 | 2 min read
Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company, announced it has reached an agreement with Fonterra to acquire the consumer and associated businesses of Fonterra.
Dairy - Market insight

Hamilton’s Run taps into Water Dynamics’ solar pump technology

Oct. 2, 2025 | 3 min read
A long-time leader in breeding Australian Red dairy cattle, the Hamilton family of Hamilton’s Run near Mt Gambier, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable farming with its latest use of solar technology to uphold its enduring values and product quality.
Dairy - Market insight

The importance of trace mineral injections

Sept. 25, 2025 | 3 min read
Optimising trace mineral status relying solely on oral supplements across a herd may fail because of variation in individual intake and reduced absorption due to antagonism of other ration components and minerals.
Commentary - Dairy

Milk production and demand, set to slow

Oct. 10, 2024 | 3 min read
RaboResearch senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey said Australian milk production increased by 249 million litres  to 8.4 billion litres last season.
Dairy

Gallagher the leader in temporary fencing

Sept. 18, 2023 | 3 min read
As a leader in electric fencing technology for over 85 years, Gallagher has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, finding solutions that combine advanced engineering with user-friendly designs.
Dairy

New calf milk extender an industry first

Sept. 18, 2023 | 3 min read
When recommending calf milk supplements, there is a valuable new product which will enable producers to not only significantly improve calf growth and lifetime dairy cow productivity but also extend the amount of milk available to feed their dairy calves.
Dairy

Top products break new ground in dairy nutrition

Sept. 17, 2023 | 4 min read
Animal Health Innovations is an Australian company breaking new ground in animal nutrition, with a unique range of products delivering measurable improvements to animal health whilst offering significant commercial advantages to both farmers and retailers.
Dairy

Dairy sector on track for another solid season

Sept. 18, 2022 | 2 min read
The dairy industry’s fortunes have been on a recent high with good seasonal conditions and continued demand for milk helping boost production and buoy milk prices.
Dairy

Pestivirus is an insidious disease

Sept. 17, 2022 | 3 min read
Pestivirus is an insidious disease that is endemic in both the beef and dairy herds of Australia. It’s estimated that up to 90% of herds have been infected, according to a report in the Australian Veterinary Journal.
Dairy

Better nutrition equals better calf health

Sept. 17, 2022 | 2 min read
Research has shown that dairy calves fed a higher plane of nutrition have a higher growth rate and lower morbidity and mortality rate than calves fed on a lower plane of nutrition, says Tom Newton, business manager for animal nutrition company, MaxCare.
Dairy

Provico a leader in livestock nutrition

Sept. 17, 2022 | 2 min read
With livestock prices at near record highs, it makes perfect sense that livestock producers want to give their animals the best nutritional supplements on offer.
Dairy - Fencing, livestock handling & ID

Gallagher: adding value for resellers

Sept. 17, 2022 | 3 min read
Gallagher Australia’s territory managers are a value-adding resource for Gallagher’s resellers, providing the expertise to identify what the customer wants and how to install it. That’s the case for both permanent and temporary fencing solutions, depending on what the end-user needs.
Dairy

Hard-working apparel makes farm life easy

Sept. 23, 2020 | 3 min read
Farmers work hard – usually in tough conditions – so having access to the best tools of the trade is critical to counter those long, trying days. When it comes to gumboots and wet weather gear, there is no better choice for your customers than two iconic brands – both of which are bywords for quality and proven performance – Skellerup and Line 7. Both are available through Australian family-owned company Daviesway.
Dairy

Best ‘spring flush’ in three seasons for Australian dairy

Sept. 23, 2020 | 4 min read
Australian dairy is heading for its best ‘spring flush’ in three seasons, as timely rainfall in key regions ramps up the nation’s milk production, according to a newly-released sector report.

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Above average crops expected for cotton
SA swoops on first varroa outbreak
Tour reinforces universal agricultural challenges
Planting stronger trans-Tasman connection
7 Worlds Ag celebrates first year
WA lupins poised to go global
Management: Doing less not more-the key to boosting productivity
Insights: Specialty fertilisers and nutrition, Resistance management
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