Dairy
Environmental management guidelines for the dairy industry
Guidelines to assist farmers who are planning a new dairy development and/or a major re-development of an existing operation.
Dairying and Drought
A Management Guide covering animal welfare, financial considerations, feeding & water requirements and drought recovery.
IN THIS SECTION
- Fodder production & animal nutrition
Pasture establishment and management, fodder conservation, feed rations, cost calculator, ration analysis, drought feeding and research results. - Health and disease
Internal and external parasites, poisoning, diseases and disorders of cattle. - Herd management
Rearing calves, handling, milk harvesting and drought management. - People on dairy farms
Engaging and managing staff, employers responsibilities and requirements, finding staff, relief milkers and other human resources information. - Business management
Business analysis, shed management and accounting information. - Natural resource management
Calculators for irrigation and soil/water management, environmental self-assessment tools, catchment management projects. - Research
The Animal Production research unit carries out research to further improve animal production efficiences in NSW. - Dairy pathways project
A partnership between NSW DPI and Dairy Australia to deliver extension activities to improve dairy business performance whilst enhancing the physical, environmental and social sustainability of the industry. - Contacts
Contact details for NSW DPI staff. - Links
Links to key industry organisations and information.
Recent News Releases
Dairy News
A quarterly newsletter covering industry news and events.
The Dairypathways project is a partnership between NSW DPI and Dairy Australia. It aims to deliver extension activities and tools to improve dairy business performance.