Farm consultant Matt Harms guides you through the milk supply contract maze in this must-listen DairyPod episode. With contracts needing to be signed by June 30, Matt drills down into the detail of what is contained in various contract offerings and how you can find the best deal for your farm business. He also looks at the Dairy Industry Code of Conduct and offers his opinion on whether loyalty should still be a factor when farmers sign on the dotted line.

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With the shadow of COVID-19 looming over the world, global markets – including dairy – have been more difficult than ever to analyse and forecast.
In the latest DairyPod episode Dairy Australia’s Industry Insights and Analysis Manager, John Droppert, will shed some light on the factors that have driven a significant recovery in national milk production and boosted dairy farmer confidence in many regions.
John will guide us through the highlights of the June 2020 Situation and Outlook Report and also take a look at some of the market forces from around the globe that influence your farm gate milk price.
If you want to more from the Situation and Outlook report go to www.dairyaustralia.com.au

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The pre-calving 3 week transition period is critical to improved herd health and reducing milk fever risk. Gippsland vet and dairy farmer Jakob Malmo has over 6 decades of experience in the industry, and in the latest Dairypod he outlines his simple but effective approach to transition cow management (TCM).
Jakob has shown on his farms that by implementing some simple interventions to his transition feeding approach, you don’t always have to feed an expensive transition diet to still see real benefits.

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If you’ve ever thought of installing a feedpad or upgrading your current system, this is a must listen podcast. WestVic Dairy’s Peter Gaffy caught up with AgVic’s Scott McDonald to examine the pros and cons of feedpads, including the hidden costs that catch out many farmers.

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In the latest episode of DairyPod, Riverina farmer Ruth Kydd talks about the exceptional herd fertility results she and husband Neville have been able to achieve.
By matching their calving pattern with availability of homegrown feed, the Kydds have been able to build their farm from a modest size to a large-scale operation.
It’s a great story of how ordinary farmers have been able to achieve extraordinary results through a focus on fertility improvement.
Joining in the discussion is breeding consultant Leo Bydevaate who has helped shape fertility decisions on the Kydd farm.

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Farm consultant Phil Shannon talks to Dairy Australia's Ruairi McDonnell about increasing profits from grazing management and maximising home-grown feed on your farm - particularly from direct grazed pasture. If you follow Phil's advice, you could be leaving less money in the paddock and putting more in the bank.

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In the latest DairyPod episode, Down to Earth Advice Ltd consultant and former DairyNZ scientist Dr John Roche gives his thoughts on some of the main challenges facing Australian dairy farmers in the future, and how decision making can be the difference between a successful or struggling farm business. From marginal milk to production costs, the internationally renowned dairy consultant provides a fascinating insight into how the best farmers approach decision making and how good choices can improve your balance sheet and lifestyle.

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Northern Victorian dairy farmer Dehne Vinnicombe, who has tested positive for COVID-19, speaks to Murray Dairy’s Lachie Barnes about operating a farm under the threat of coronavirus spread and how he has adapted his farm business to minimise the potential damage that can be caused by the virus.

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This episode looks at how markets, both internationally and domestically, are shaping up in the post COVID-19 world. Dairy Australia’s Industry Insights and Analysis Manager John Droppert caught up with Fresh Agenda director Steve Spencer whose analysis of the food industry, especially dairy, is always worth a listen.

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Gippsland dairy farmer Andrew Perry talks us through the critical steps he's taken to protect the people on his farm and the farm business itself from COVID-19.
Andrew, who is also a highly respected vet, believes dairy farmers need to treat COVID-19 seriously or risk damage to their business – as well as their health.
Steph Bullen from Dairy Australia’s animal health team caught up with her fellow vet to find out what exactly he’s doing to fight COVID 19 on his farm.

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