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Van Dairy farm animal welfare conditions deteriorating after China s Moon Lake Investments takeover

Save Normal text size Very large text size The Chinese owners of Australiaâs biggest and oldest dairy farming business are facing fresh scrutiny following claims of animal welfare abuse and overstocking of cattle that is causing effluent systems to fail and damaging nearby waterways. Confidential documents, photographs and accounts from employees and locals obtained by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age reveal that conditions at Tasmaniaâs iconic Van Dairy farm have been deteriorating since its 2016 takeover by Chinaâs Moon Lake investments. The business, which was founded in 1825 and today comprises 23 farms and 30,000 cows was sold to Moon Lake for $280 million in a deal approved by then-treasurer and current Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Its biggest customers include New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra, which makes the Mainland cheese and Western Star butter brands.

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Audit finds Van Dairy Group farms failed to meet operating effluent requirements

Print text only Cancel Australia s largest dairy farming business is facing fresh questions over its farm standards, after it was issued with environment protection notices and had an operating licence suspended because of overflowing effluent systems. Key points: The Tasmanian Dairy Industry Authority found 83 per cent of Van Dairy s 23 farms failed to meet the effluent code The audit found the dairy farms have increased herd sizes but hadn t appropriately scaled up its effluent system The business says the most urgent repair work will be completed within the next fortnight Officers from the Tasmanian Dairy Industry Authority (TDIA) visited all Van Dairy Group farms between February 22 and 26 this year to assess whether the Farm Dairy Effluent Management Code of Practice was being complied with.

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Van Dairy farm animal welfare conditions deteriorating after China s Moon Lake Investments takeover

Van Dairy farm animal welfare conditions deteriorating after China s Moon Lake Investments takeover
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Van Dairy farm animal welfare conditions deteriorating after China s Moon Lake Investments takeover

Van Dairy farm animal welfare conditions deteriorating after China s Moon Lake Investments takeover
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