Fonterra Dennington workers take up new positions at nearby milk plants
AS THE closure of Fonterra’s Dennington factory draws closer, one fifth of workers are starting new beginnings, many in nearby similar jobs.
Data plays key role in decisions for Victorian dairy farmers
Having data at their finger-tips helps Ross and Jacqui Suares make objective farm business decisions.
Gippsland dairy farmers focus on keeping children safe on farm
Gippsland dairy farmer Trish Hammond regularly reminds her young children about the importance of safety on her 650-cow farm at Labourtouche, Victoria.
Northern Victorian farmer Brendan Hehir chair of Australian Dairy Conference programming committee
Victorian dairy farmer Brendan Hehir from Wyuna, near Kyabram has been appointed chair of the Australian Dairy Conference programming committee for 2020.
Several buyers interested in purchasing Fonterra's Dennington factory
SEVERAL non-dairy companies have expressed interest in buying Fonterra’s Dennington factory.
Plan to help farmers after Victorian bushfire inspires emergency relief around Australia
A community plan to link farmers to mental health support after a major bushfire could be rolled out across Australia to help rural people cope after natural disasters.
Dennington, Rochester dairy plants valuable to smaller companies
CLOSURE of dairy manufacturing plants by big processing companies as they rationalise their operations in an environment of falling national milk production often puts them at odds with the industry or local communities.
Multiple dairy companies want to buy Fonterra’s Dennington factory
AT LEAST three dairy companies — and possibly four — have expressed an interest in buying Fonterra’s Dennington site.
Fonterra under pressure on sale of Dennington plant to dairy companies
PRESSURE is building on Fonterra Australia to offer its Dennington plant for sale to dairy companies.
$2.7m drought package to help northern Victoria dairy farmers
A NEW $2.7 million drought package was opened up for northern Victoria by the State Government today.