Dairy Australia

The December 2024 edition of Dairy Australia’s Situation and Outlook report is now available. Comparatively high farmgate milk prices and favourable weather in some regions ensured the 2023/24 season finished strong for Australian dairy farmers. However, the outlook is more cautious for the remainder of the current season. Read the full report: https://bit.ly/41d5rlx

The 2024 Australian Dairy Industry In Focus report has been released, providing a snapshot of Australia’s role in the global dairy industry based on the current year's data. This year’s report found that our dairy industry is the third largest rural industry in Australia and a key sector of the agricultural economy, generating close to A$6.2 billion in farmgate value in the 2023/24 financial year.   Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gseujQGN

In recognition of the recent World Soil Day focusing on the importance of sustainable soil management, we spoke to Dr James Hills from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s Centre Leader of Livestock Production. Dr Hills is overseeing the Dairy HIGH 2 partnership with Dairy Australia on feedbase research and provides a short summary of the initial research findings involving multispecies plantings and nitrogen. Hear more from James and other experts, as well as Australian dairy farmers using biodiverse pastures, at Dairy Australia’s Grounds for Growth event in March 2025.   Get more information and book tickets at https://lnkd.in/gMhf58KJ.

The results of the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) are now available. Simone Jolliffe and James Neal were elected as directors with milk producer skills. Paul Roderick was elected as Chair at a meeting that followed the AGM. For more, visit dairyaustralia.com.au/agm

How do you avoid overusing antibiotics with your herd so they remain effective when your animals really need them? To mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, Dairy Australia's National Animal Health and Welfare Lead, Dr Stephanie Bullen, shares some simple steps Australian dairy farmers can take to help in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. Read more: https://bit.ly/40QoiT5

National Ag Day encourages Australians to celebrate and learn about our incredible farm sector and farmers. Farmers like husband-and-wife team Erica and Nick Dibden from Tilba Dairy who are leading a significant, positive impact on their local economy in south coast region in New South Wales. Read more https://bit.ly/4etBoJb

Dairy Australia is playing a leading role alongside some of Australia’s agriculture representative groups, in a collaborative effort to increase export opportunities for Australia’s premium produce. The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group (AFWCG) recently held a series of trade development workshops in Taiwan’s capital city, Taipei following similar export and trade development activities in Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea and Indonesia over the past two years. Read more https://bit.ly/4hKCSBI Meat & Livestock Australia Wine Australia Hort Innovation Seafood Industry Australia Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group

Robyn McLean is a Carbon Farming Extension Advisor at Dairy Australia assisting farmers to better understand their greenhouse gas emissions, what the industry focus means for their business and the services and support available to help them reduce their emissions profitably. Read more https://bit.ly/3Z2D2gC

Last week, the nation’s very best dairy products were recognised at the 26th Australian Grand Dairy Awards 🏆 🐄 Two producers from Western Australia claimed the Grand Champion titles: 🧀 Dellendale Creamery for their Churchill Rd Raclette ☁️ Bannister Downs Dairy for their Double Cream The dairy community came together to celebrate the champions at the iconic Melbourne Showgrounds. The evening featured an award ceremony, fabulous conversations and four live food stations demonstrating the breadth of Australian dairy. Dairy Australia delivers these awards in partnership with the Royal Agricultural Societies. This includes Royal National Agricultural & Industrial Association of QLD, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and Melbourne Royal. View the full list of champions: https://lnkd.in/gT8zNiMQ

Our regional teams are supporting dairy farmers in navigating climate and environmental challenges. We are focused on helping farmers find more ways to enhance efficiencies of inputs, such as water and energy use, and implementing strategies that can further help reduce greenhouse gas emissions profitably. Find out more https://lnkd.in/g_YFtraB