ADIC supports Don Farrell's decision to walk away from the tabled EU FTA deal. "ADIC truly recognises the efforts made by the Minister and... teams at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 + Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry over the five years of negotiations" says ADIC Chair and ADF President Rick Gladigau australiandairyfarmers.com.au/mediareleasesp…

The deal from the EU was not free or fair for Australia's dairy industry! Writing from Japan, ADF president Rick Gladigau reflects on how ADF worked to ensure Australian farmers were not left behind during #trade negotiations for the failed #EUFTA Read: australiandairyfarmers.com.au/eu-deal-no-win…

ADF is proud to be the peak body for dairy farmers across Australia. This National Ag Day, we want to extend our thanks all the farmers who help make the Australian dairy industry go round. Have you thanked a dairy farmer this #AgDayAU ? AustralianFarmers #ausdairy

Dairy leaders say an agricultural industry advisory group must be established for the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to ensure the livelihood of dairy farmers, processors and communities. Read more: australiandairyfarmers.com.au/mediareleasesp… #MDBP #ausdairy Australian Dairy Products Federation

We proposed an industry advisory group to guide the implementation of the MDP Plan to secure sufficient water resources and ensure the livelihoods of local communities, the dairy industry, and processors. Read more about our meeting in Canberra: tinyurl.com/3ypsz7tc

ADF has expressed its frustration and concern with the ACCC's decision this morning to allow Coles Supermarkets to purchase two Saputo dairy manufacturing facilities. Read more here: australiandairyfarmers.com.au/mediareleasesp…

ADF is calling on the Federal Government to instate an ag advisory group for the #MDBP, following Senate support last week of the Restoring our Rivers Bill. ADF Water Committee Chair, Ann Gardiner reflects on why the group is needed in FarmOnline: farmonline.com.au/story/8446611/… #ausag

Victorian dairy farmer Ben Bennett has been appointed as President of Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF). Read the statement here: australiandairyfarmers.com.au/mediareleasesp…

The Australian dairy industry’s 2023 Sustainability Report is out now. Read about the #ausdairy industry's progress and commitment to increasing sustainable dairy practices here: australiandairyfarmers.com.au/wp-content/upl… Dairy Australia Australian Dairy Products Federation #dairysustainability

Talks have failed to resolve a dispute over the non-payment of $500,000 in member fees by VFF to ADF. "The ADF Board considers it has a fiduciary duty... to pursue an outstanding debt that has been unreasonably withheld" - Ben Bennett, ADF President australiandairyfarmers.com.au/mediareleasesp…

Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) and dairy farmers across Australia were saddened to hear last week of the passing of fellow dairy farmer Bruce Manintveld in a devastating storm near Mirboo North.

Do you know someone who, through their leadership, dedication and commitment, has provided outstanding service to the Australian dairy industry? Applications for ADIC’s 2024 Outstanding Service Award close next Friday, March 15: australiandairyfarmers.com.au/wp-content/upl…

Another election commitment delivered, by hosting the 1st national dairy symposium with dairy farmers, processors, researchers and workers in Melbourne today. Our 3rd biggest ag sector & lots of good ideas on how the industry can become more productive, profitable & sustainable.

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ADF adds its voice to opposition of the Biosecurity Protection Levy, noting a mechanism already exists for dairy farmers to fund important biosecurity work.

ADF’s Policy Manager, Nathan Pope, has been on the road in Victoria and NSW this week looking at water usage on dairy farms. The group visited a range of farming operations, discussing the different ways they use water. It'll help ADF better represent farmers. #ausdairy