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March 2016 President’s Message

April 4, 2016

2016 is proving to be a challenging year for dairy farmers. Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) recently visited members in New...

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ADHIS Update: Dairy cow fertility trends improve

April 3, 2016

After 20 years of declining dairy cow fertility, the genetic trend has turned around and improved every year since 2011....

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Revised labelling progress toward a clearer system

March 31, 2016

The Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADIC) has acknowledged the revised country of origin labelling system, announced by the Federal Government...

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2016 PAG meetings in full swing

March 30, 2016

Australian Dairy Farmers’ (ADF) Policy Advisory Group (PAG) first round of meetings took place in March, identifying priorities for the...

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ADF meets with government in review of ‘backpacker tax’

March 28, 2016

After extensive lobbying against the proposed ‘backpacker tax’ and significant concern as to its effect on Australian agriculture, the Federal...

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‘Effects test’ another tool to balance market power

March 27, 2016

The announcement in March 2016 of an ‘effects test’ will strengthen competition across the grocery supply chain. ADF has advocated...

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Caring for cows and calves is our first priority

March 22, 2016

Dairy farmers know that providing a safe, nutritious product starts and ends with caring for cows and their calves. This...

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What does passing of Dairy Levy Poll Bill mean for levy payers?

March 20, 2016

The Dairy Levy Poll process is set to be streamlined following the passing of legislation in March 2016 to alter...

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