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Next year's Australian Dairy Conference will feature a huge line up of international speakers - seeking to inspire dairy farmers to find their purpose. buff.ly/46eSRAV

Don't miss out! Register today for the farmer forum on feedbase, climate & the next generation on 28/11 in Moama. Our AGM will be on this day. There's no cost to attend, registration is required by 20/11 for catering purposes. Register at dairyaustralia.com.au/agm

Prevention is better than cure. This IDF guide promotes prudent use of antimicrobial agents in dairy production, which is key in fighting antimicrobial resistance. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/49HeZXF #WeAreDairy #WAAW #AMR @FAO @UNEP @WHO @WOAH

🥰Recommend the Editor's Choice article "Nutritional Profiles of Non-Dairy Plant-Based Cheese Alternatives" by Dr. Winston J. Craig et al. @drdairy50 @NicolaiWorm @DairyConnect @perfectrose2011 @StephanPetersNL @JulianMellentin @BioMickWatson @xavierterlet mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/6…

The final issue of The ADF Magazine for 2023 is out now! In this issue, read about calf nutrition for long-term benefits, bushfire preparedness for #dairy farmers & a preview of the Raising the Roof 2024 event. ➡️ bit.ly/3soju8W #ausdairy

“But few of these (plant based drink) alternatives compare to cow's milk in terms of nutrition, according to data presented on July 24 at the American Society for Nutrition Conference in Boston” www-insider-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.inside…

“… Pret A Manger closed half of its vegetarian & vegan-only stores in Dec (‘22), admitting many customers don't see themselves as 'full-time veggies' … Innocent (scrapped) its dairy-free milk range after joking that just 5 people had brought the beverage”dailymail.co.uk/health/article…

Ahead of our farmer forum on 28/11 hear from the candidates who are standing for election at the AGM and register to attend in person or participate online at dairyaustralia.com.au/agm #dairy #agm #ausdairy

For the last 120 years, IDF has promoted safe, sustainable & fair-trade practices at heart. That is why we not only say that we know Dairy. We Lead Dairy. 🔗 Find out more about IDF's history and our mission: bit.ly/3NEfnx7 #WeAreDairy #ProudToBeDairy

#WeeklyNews / Dairy shortage hits Melbourne as shoppers are slapped with buying limits on #milk, butter, ice cream, #cheese and yoghurt amid #fears of Covid-style panic buying - bit.ly/3tDeT2N

“The disruption to milk processing led to at least 100,000 litres of milk being poured down the drain by farmers who could not get their milk collected by tankers because the drivers were on strike” abc.net.au/news/rural/202…

Several IDF awards and prizes were delivered yesterday at the Gala Dinner of the IDF World Dairy Summit 2023 in Chicago, US. Congratulations to all winners!🎉 🔗 Find our more about the winners: bit.ly/3tBLaXX

David Clements has worked…at the Warrnambool Cheese & Butter factory…Clements said the protests were about more than money; they were about “future-proofing the dairy industry” & “keeping communities alive” theguardian.com/australia-news…

Why we're going to the NFF conference - I wrote in another publication, The Farmers Club, about how we think the quality of Agricultural Ministers, both state and federal, is diminishing. We are concerned at how the ministers lack any real....more farmtender.com.au/prime-ag-news/…

Day 2 starts #now! We're discussing dairy farming around the world. Speakers are from @FEPALE1, Danish Dairy Board, Palmhouse Dairies, and California Dairies.

‘Farmers…may be forced to dump milk…caused by their (milk) not being picked up…as well as the ⬆️ amount of milk produced by cows in spring. One UWU member said…that some dairy workers still receive Centrelink payments despite working 5 days a week.’ geelongadvertiser.com.au/business/work/…

‘Around 1400 dairy factory workers, who work at 4 main processors across regional & metropolitan Melbourne, plan to strike for 48 hours from Wednesday. The industrial action affects dairy companies such as Saputo, Fonterra, Peters Ice Cream and Lactalis.’ weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/national/…

‘Dairy Farmers Victoria president Mark Billing warned the tanker strike could lead to milk being dumped on farm, which created all sorts of headaches for farmers “Putting that much milk into (effluent) settling ponds disrupts them,” Mr Billing said.’ weeklytimesnow.com.au/dairy/united-w…

#DairyPod this week explores how #dairy farmers can prepare for bushfires, protect young stock & cows & ensure staff safety. It also looks at what to do if your property is at risk and how to plan for power and water supply interruptions. Listen here bit.ly/45saz3y