UDV welcomes investment in VIC dairy sector

While the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria welcome investment in the industry, and regard Fonterra's investment as a positive sign about the health of the sector, it will take more than this announcement to rebuild trust.

Blackouts leave farmers in the dark

Powerful storms buffeted the state on Tuesday evening, leaving a trail of darkness behind them. Dairy farmers in northern Victoria were left without power for more than 24 hours, with cows suffering from two missed milkings in a row, while power was

ACCC fails to deliver entire supply chain solution

The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria is pushing for action to address power imbalances between milk processors and supermarket retailers following the release last Thursday of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) interim report

Another resource in the toolbox for dairy farmers

United Dairyfarmers of Victoria acknowledges the end of the tender process for the Commodity Milk Price Index, representing a step towards another resource for dairy farmers.

Days of discounted dairy must end

VICTORIA’S peak dairy group will throw its support behind calls to ensure farmers receive a fair deal from the sale of domestic dairy products.

Saputo takeover provides clarity and step forward for industry

MURRAY Goulburn has accepted a $1.31 billion buyout from Canadian company Saputo.

Victorian farmers uphold animal welfare standards not more bureaucracy

The VFF supports a farming community that upholds the highest level of animal welfare and continues to advocate for good animal health and welfare outcomes.

Q-fever

THE livestock industry loses 1,700 weeks in productivity each year and millions of dollars across the supply chain due to a lack of understanding around Q fever.

Farmers need sensible solutions to native vegetation regulations

Recent media about the Rich family and the Native Vegetation Regulations highlights issues the Victorian Farmers Federation has been calling out for several years. The Rich case highlights that reviewing the Native Vegetation Regulations before se

UDV welcomes Fonterra’s $140m investment in Vic dairy sector

THE United Dairyfarmers of Victoria today welcomed the launch of Fonterra Australia’s revamped $140 million cheese plant at Stanhope, nearly three years after a fire ripped through the dairy company’s previous facility.

Farmers question value from Senate report into dairy industry

THE long overdue Senate inquiry into the dairy industry gained a muted response from farmer groups when the final report was released late yesterday after several delays.

Dairy Code of Conduct to bring real change to industry

A new dairy code of conduct will create balance and transparency along the industry supply chain, with farmers to gain more control during contract negotiations with processors.

Revised MG milk price a sensible step forward

THE United Dairyfarmers of Victoria has welcomed a revised opening milk price of $5.20 per kilogram of milk solids from Murray Goulburn.

Farmers call for opening milk prices to reflect market value

FONTERRA’S opening price announcement today garnered a mixed response from Victoria’s peak dairy group.

Opening prices welcome news for dairy farmers

THE United Dairyfarmers of Victoria has welcomed early opening milk price announcements from Bega Cheese, Warrnambool Cheese and Butter and Burra Foods.