The Latest Breaking News from Dairy Australia

My whey: dairy milk back on menu as protein boom cuts demand for plant-based alternatives

Dairy milk has made a comeback amid cost-of-living pressures and a focus on ‘natural’ products

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4

When dairy farmers leave, what happens to the farm?

The stress and shame of selling up can devastate farmers – but some say there’s another way

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2025

Here’s Why Folks Are Pissed At Aubrey Plaza Over Her Weird-Ass New Business Venture

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Pedestrian.tv · May 2, 2023

Renewables and solar as a source of reliable power increases on Australian farms, as farmers share the load

Farmers are getting into renewable energy in a big way and setting up small trading groups to share power.

ABC News · Aug 28, 2022

Coles and Woolworths increase price of milk and happy farmers say they brought it upon themselves

After years of stress and financial hardship dairy farmers are commanding record prices for their produce, which they say is due in part to aggressively low pricing from the supermarket giants.

ABC News · Jul 15, 2022

Bobby calf slaughter drops due to strong beef prices, dairy industry says

A farm in the heart of northern Victoria's dairy country is going against tradition when it comes to bobby calves by keeping them alive longer and in some cases sparing them from slaughter altogether.

ABC News · Jul 10, 2022

Plant-based milks are less nutritious but better for environment

A cheeky study finds that chocolate milk has greater nutritional value than trendy oat milk, whether or not it's fortified with calcium.

The New Daily · May 13, 2022

New research shows the role dairy can play in reducing falls and fractures in older age

Two-thirds of Australians living in aged care are at risk of malnutrition and increased fractures. How can this figure be reduced?

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2022