A future in dairy
With support from a DemoDAIRY Foundation scholarship, Abbey is studying a Bachelor of Animal Science majoring in livestock science while working on her family farm with parents Les and Julie at Princetown.
Both her parents are generational dairy farmers. “It’s really in my blood,” Abbey says.
They milk 140 Ayrshire, Brown Swiss and Holstein cows on 180 acres and Abbey’s love of cows and...
Farming turns full circle for young farm manager
Farming has turned full circle for Kiarna Murfett who got a head start on her career with a DemoDAIRY Foundation scholarship and now manages the former DemoDAIRY farm.
At just 21, Kiarna has two staff and 280 cows under her control and she’s thriving with the position.
Terang farmers Paul and Christine Moloney bought the old DemoDAIRY farm in 2018, and appointed Kiarna as manager late last...
Studying to benefit farmers
Toby Monaco hopes Colac district farmers will benefit from the knowledge he’s gained from studying agronomy.
Supported by a DemoDAIRY Foundation scholarship, Toby expects to complete his agronomy studies next April.
He’s already supporting farmers while working at AG Warehouse in Colac and continuing his long-term commitment to a local dairy farm…but Toby wants to take it to another level....
DDF wins TAFE collaboration award
The work of the DemoDAIRY Foundation has been recognised with an Industry Collaboration Award from South West TAFE.
This award recognises an organisation that has formed an innovative partnership with South West TAFE to develop programs and strategies that meet the needs of regional industries.
Chair Chloe Brown was on hand at the TAFE graduation and awards night this week to receive the award...
Tasmanian tour finds grazing efficiencies
Marc Johnston was looking for a little bit of home when he joined a Tasmanian study tour but he also wanted some tips on more efficient cows and ways to build equity.
Marc, who is in an equity share farming arrangement near Cobden and has been working in Australian dairy for a decade after arriving from Ireland in 2015 from Ireland, was supported by the DemoDAIRY Foundation to join the recent...
Tasmanian dairy tour sets new purpose
Belinda McGuinness has found new purpose for her dairy career after a Tasmanian study tour.
Belinda was supported by the DemoDAIRY Foundation to join the LIC Tasmanian Dairy Study Tour and returned home to work as a farm hand and calf rearer at Kolora with clear goals and ideas.
“It was an amazing opportunity and I made a lot of new friends and learned so much on the trip,” she said.
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Wangoom sisters help to fill vet shortages
Wangoom sisters Abbey and Ella Titmus are helping to fill a growing void across regional Australia for large animal and mixed practice vets.
Australia is struggling through an ongoing veterinary workforce shortage, particularly in regional areas and in large animal practice, with many regions unable to meet demand for services and many job vacancies remaining open for more than a year.
But...
Precision dairy conference highlights tech opportunities
A south-west Victorian dairy consultant is encouraging famers to start using AI and learn how technology can benefit their businesses after attending a major international conference.
Sander Nijskens was sponsored by DemoDAIRY Foundation to attend the 4th International Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Christchurch. He was one of more than 350 attendees from 22 countries to hear...
New Chair for DDF
Chloe Brown has been elected to guide DemoDAIRY Foundation through its next phase, replacing Andrea Vallance as chairperson for 2025-26.
Chloe farms with her family near Koroit and the new position continues her great contribution to the industry, not only on the DDF board but through her More than Milk podcast, as co-creator of Cream of the Crop dairy conference for women, and her involvement...
Scholarship helps Olivia experience new ag opportunities
DemoDAIRY Foundation Powell Legacy scholarship recipient Olivia Whiting has been venturing into new territory as she pursues a career in agriculture.
In 2026, Olivia will move into the second year of her Bachelor of Agriculture at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, with plans for a graduate diploma after completing her degree.
This year her subjects included biology, chemistry and...