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Mossman Alternative Crop Transition Grant Update

We can announce that DFMC has been successful in securing $150 000 in funding from the Queensland Government for a feasibility study into a soybean processing facility for the Mossman region. The feasibility study would evaluate production suitability, potential yield, infrastructure and processing requirements, economic viability and downstream regional

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Proud to be a Dairy Farmer

The “Proud to be a Dairy Farmer” program is designed for young dairy farmers and employees who are excited about working in the industry and eager to learn more.  The program runs over three days to showcase all the industry has to offer within the supply chain with three

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New dairy in Jamberoo

Moving the herd to a higher and drier dairy twice a year will hopefully soon be a thing of the past for Karen Tieck who manages Michael Coles’ farm at Jamberoo thanks to a soon to be completed twenty-a-side rapid-release shed. Regular flooding from the Minnamurra River, which flows

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2025 AGM Wrap up

About 40 DFMC suppliers, representing both our conventional and organic milk supply, travelled to the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. With the AGM held in McLaren Vale (just 40 minutes south of Adelaide), members also took part in a full-day farm tour across the region, visiting several impressive

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FNQ Dairy Pathways

Project jumpstarts community investment in local dairy farms People passionate about dairy farming in Far North Queensland are invited to an information session on FNQ Dairy Pathways – a new project set to see the local dairy sector thrive into the long-term and support the next generation of farmers.

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Proud To Be a Dairy Farmer

Jason Tessmann selected to participate Kingaroy based DFMC supplier Jason Tessmann has been selected to participate in the Proud To Be A Dairy Farmer program and is heading to Melbourne for an intensive three day event squarely focused on our industry. The goal of the program is to attract,

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DFMC welcomes new members

It’s the end of an era for Wendy Jones and her son Rod with the sale of their farm at Kennilworth going through. Purchasing the property in 1975 Wendy, and her late husband David, has milked cows at the foothills below Maleny alongside the Mary River for decades. Recently