A better year ahead for Queensland dairy
While the year ahead for both the QDO and Queensland dairy farmers looks challenging there are also some real positives with good potential in the not too distant future.
Dairy processor Lactalis dismisses McDonald's Qld milk pricing claims
MILK processor Lactalis has dismissed claims it is ripping off dairy farmers by including a 10c/litre drought milk payment in a below the cost of production farm gate price.
Queensland dairy farmer sends 50 cows to slaughter as drought cripples industry
Queensland dairy farmer Peter Rough is stoic as he describes the challenges forcing him to send 50 cows to the slaughterhouse.
Investigation needed to protect Qld dairy
One of the country’s largest milk processors should be investigated for ripping off farmers, a Queensland politician says.
Supermarkets told to accept responsibility in Qld dairy crisis
COLES, Woolworths and milk processors could be forced to appear before a public hearing in Canberra to justify why they pay Queensland dairy farmers less for milk than what it costs to produce.
Message in a bottle to save Qld dairy farmers
A NOVEL approach is being used to drive home what needs to be done to prevent the imminent loss of the Queensland dairy industry.
Indonesian dairy industry to benefit from Queensland's best
INDONESIAN dairy farmers are learning from the best in the business in a bid to improve the quality and quantity of milk produced.
Queensland farmer blames supermarkets for being forced to kill dairy cows
A Queensland farmer has killed the last of his dairy cows after the “dirty rotten bastards” at Coles and Woolies slashed the prices of milk.
Why JD testing is important to the Queensland dairy industry
Last week, QDO hit the impressive milestone of 200 Johnes disease (JD) tests completed as part of our biosecurity commitment to mitigate on farm risks to our members. According to the project team, this equates to 100kg of faecal samples collected over the past three months, which just goes to show QDO’s dedication to herd health!
Queensland researchers aim to boost India dairy production with genomics
Queensland researchers are using AI-based breeding technology to help Indian dairy industry keep up with the nation’s demand for milk products, with a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funding the work.
