Industry Sector Dairy
Farm Management
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Organic Dairy The founders of the early organic movement were mainly herdsmen and women, including dairy farmers. They said that the evidence of deficient nutrition arising from unbalanced uptake caused by use of non-organic fertilisers was becoming evident in their animals. They cited declining fertility, increased veterinary bills and susceptibility to a range of health disorders as evidence of problems that would eventually affect the health of people.The market for organic animal products was however reasonably late to develop, due to problems providing sufficient supply and continuity of supply, and the tardiness of mainstream killing and distribution systems to become certified.Until recently most organic milk was either mixed with non-organic milk or, if the producers wanted to develop an organic market, they were processed in on-farm dairies ... Read more |
Dairy - StandardsThis summary has been drawn from the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce. The National Standards a minimum standard for Australian certification bodies (CBs) and some CBs may use a ‘private standard’ that imposes additional requirements. Please check with your CB to ensure compliance.Requirements in this Standard are complementary and additional to other health, agricultural, environmental, food and production related regulatory requirements at Commonwealth, State, Territory and other relevant levels. This includes adherence to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals ... Read more |
B-d Farm Paris Creek The Paris Creek is a pleasant location in the rolling hills of the Mount Lofty Ranges on the Fleurieu Peninsula less than one hours drive from Adelaide. The Paris Creek B-d Farm dairy is a unique dairy operation run by partners Helmut and Ulli Spranz. They have owned and managed the property for 14 years, and during that time have increased its size to 85 Ha, with another 41 Ha of leased land (also organically and biodynamically treated). On this land they run 80 milking cows and produce milk, yogurt and quark and other cheeses, with another sixty young animals not yet in production. A new 1400 square metre yogurt and cheese factory was completed last November, and several immediate ... Read more |
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Market Trade and Supply Chain
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Dairy - Export Export Markets outside USA and JapanAt present all AQIS accredited certified organic produce is accepted for entry into the EU, based upon an equivalence arrangement between the EU and the Australian Government. For most categories of goods, specific certification arrangements are required for entry into the USA and Japan. The USDA operates the National Organic Program (NOP) and Japan operates the Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS).China has recently announced a requirement for Chinese certification, and most organic goods will need to ... Read more |
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Farmers Markets Shocked by the poor quality of food available in US cities, I started the search for an edible piece of fruit.I first discovered farmers markets on a six-week research trip ... Read more |
The Market for Organic food The market for organic food continues to grow in response to rising environmental awareness and even in current economic downturn the industry is still growing, albeit at a lower rate ... Read more |
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Dairy - Features
Ron Smith - Fish Creek Ron and Bev Smith are pioneers of certified organic dairy farming in Australia, and the first dairy to be certified organic by NASAA. They have inspired dozens of other organic and converting farmers throughout Gippsland and Australia, with their enthusiasm and much-respected knowledge of natural farming methods and homeopathic treatments. Their 90-hectare dairy farm at Fish Creek is a popular venue for field days and farm visits, and an exemplary organic property. The pastures look like flower ... Read more |
Dairy - Latest News
New Australian Standard for organic prod At last we have an organic standard with some real relevance to the domestic marketplace. It represents the culmination of over 20 years effort by the organic industry. I personally was first involved in an ... Read more |
Organic cheese sales up by 100% Article from: Foodmagazine on 29 July 2009 The Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia co-operative has established a significant platform for ‘certified’ organic dairy products under their own “True Organic” brand. In last year’s financial year ... Read more |
