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Australian farmers are hailing bipartisan support for a free trade deal signed with China.

A global approach to positioning beef and lamb as premium consumer products is a step closer, with Australian research attracting new international collaboration.

Fonterra has welcomed the formal approval by the shareholders of Beingmate Baby and Child Food Company Ltd to establish a joint venture to purchase the cooperative's Darnum plant in Australia.

As summer approaches and much of Australia prepares for the long hot months ahead, it is time to reflect on the effect of heat stress in our dairy calves.

While farmers prepare their herds for mating they should keep the milking team focused on preventing mastitis says Dairy Australia's animal health and fertility programme manager, Dr Kathryn Davis.

China Dairy Corporation Ltd, an industry leader there, will list on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy will attend agricultural conferences on a four-day trip to Australia and China.

Murray Goulburn has bought Mitsubishi Corporation's remaining 24.1% in Tasmanian Dairy Products Co Pty Ltd (TDP) for A$4.8 million, taking 100% ownership.

The Australian dairy industry is worth about A$3 billion to the economy of Gippsland, Victoria, a regional business forum heard recently.

Fonterra has received approval by the Beingmate Baby and Child Food board to establish a joint venture to purchase the co-op's Darnum plant in Australia.