On the land

Ask questions before upgrading farm water equipment

SEASONAL conditions have led to a shortage of stock water across most of Victoria which has renewed interest in constructing farm dams, and the addition of pumps, bores, tanks, troughs and piping. Farmers are advised to ask some important questions...

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Nicole May

14 Jan 2025

On the land

Hotter days on the horizon – managing livestock and heat stress

AS we move through summer, heat stress in livestock can become a major issue both for production levels and animal welfare, but there are precautions that you can take. The ideal temperature range for cattle is between 5 and 25°C, and for adult...

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Nicole May

02 Jan 2025

On the land

Fonterra, Bega, Saputo with Christmas price lift

THE first of the major milk processors to announce a step-up, Fonterra, produced a 15 cent per kilogram milk solids increase to the minimum milk price for the 2024/25 season in Australia during the week. And they’ve now been joined by the Beg...

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Sentinel-Times

18 Dec 2024

On the land

Record crowd celebrates women in dairy

AROUND 180 of Gippsland’s dairying women packed into the Moe Racing Club for the annual GippsDairy ladies’ lunch on Friday, November 29. The theme of the day was Wise Words, with attendees hearing from local farmers Lyn Hornby, Thelma Hutchison...

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Nicole May

06 Dec 2024

On the land

Words of wisdom from dairying women

GIPPSDAIRY’S annual ladies’ lunch is taking place this year at the Moe Racing Club on Friday, November 29. The much-anticipated event is organised by the Gippsland Women in Dairy Working Committee and celebrates the hard work and achievements of...

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Nicole May

14 Nov 2024

News

Transmission guidelines now give more weight to farming, they say

VICGRID says they’ve listened to us. The State Government agency charged with the task of planning and developing Victoria’s Renewable Energy Zones and the transmission infrastructure to support the rollout of renewable energy has completed the...

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Michael Giles

01 Oct 2024

On the land

Emma Germano shakes up farmer advocacy one last time

MIRBOO North vegetable grower and sheep and beef producer, Emma Germano, wasn’t just making up the numbers when she was elected as the Victorian Farmers Federation’s first woman president in 30 years. She’s already challenged many of the...

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Sentinel-Times

01 Oct 2024

On the land

Developing a growing workforce for the future

GRAEME and Andrea Barlow know that staff development is important, particularly as their business has grown over the last three decades. The South Gippsland dairy farmers started with one staff member, milking 330 cows on 500 acres with Andrea’s...

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Nicole May

26 Sep 2024

On the land

Engagement and training: a formula for staff retention

To find out more about how Dairy Australia provides support with employing and managing people, and building skills for successful careers in dairy farming, contact GippsDairy or visit dairyaustralia. com. au/people. 

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Nicole May

17 Sep 2024

On the land

Fleming Berries named finalist in the Gippsland Business Awards

IN A testament to their hard work and dedication to their craft, Fleming Berries farm nestled in the hills of Korumburra has been named a finalist in the prestigious Gippsland Business Awards in the Food and Wine Producers category. This recognition...

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Nicole May

10 Sep 2024

On the land

25 years up for South Gippsland Dairy Expo

TWENTY five years ago, when the Strzelecki Lions Club settled on the idea of running a showcase event for the local dairy industry, it wasn’t even part of the plan. They were simply looking for a way to raise money for the local community and...

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Michael Giles

27 Aug 2024

On the land

Intensive dairy industry training: A first for men leaving prison

IN AN Australian first, men at Fulham Correctional Centre nearing the end of their sentences are undertaking intensive dairy industry training in a pilot program offering live-in employment opportunities post-release. Last Thursday, six prisoners...

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Nicole May

08 Aug 2024

On the land

Preventing cold stress on cows over winter

WITH a winter blast forecast for eastern Victoria, reducing the impacts of cold weather on cattle is essential to both animal production and welfare. During cold weather, the energy requirements of a cow can increase by up to 20%, with lighter cows...

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Nicole May

17 Jul 2024