Virtual fencing could be the next big thing in livestock management
Virtual fencing is shaping up to be the next big thing in livestock management, according to a researcher who will present her findings at the Koroit Agricultural Field Day on February 22.
Senior researcher for the Tasmania Institute of Agriculture, Dr Megan Verdon, says momentum for virtual fencing is growing in Victoria but its use is prevented by historic legislation.
Virtual fencing is...
Ag field day to fill a void in s-w Vic
The reintroduction of an agricultural field day at Koroit is filling a void in south-west Victoria and exceeding organiser expectations.
The field day will be held on Saturday February 22 as part of the Koroit Show and has attracted more than 25 exhibitors with more expected in coming weeks.
The positive response could lead to the event being extended next year.
The field day will fill a gap...
Terang student pursues her love of animals
Rachel Dickson grew up surrounded by one of the top herds in Australia, but it wasn’t until she took a gap year and worked on the family farm that she really come to appreciate cows.
Now Rachel is pursuing a career in veterinary science that will see her help to keep cows – along with other animals – safe and well.
Her studies are being supported by a DemoDAIRY Foundation scholarship.
Rachel’s...
DDF tops $500,000 in support for south-west farming
DemoDAIRY Foundation has now contributed more than $500,000 over the past six years to help develop a better future for the dairy industry in south-west Victoria.
The Foundation has recently topped the $1/2 million milestone as it continues to support the next generation of dairy farm and agribusiness workers to develop their skills and expand their experiences.
DemoDAIRY Foundation (DDF) was...
African adventure shows the breadth of animal veterinary work
An international work placement has shown Wangoom’s Ella Titmus that there’s a wide world of animals needing veterinary care.
Ultimately Ella expects to focus on cattle when she completes her veterinary science studies at James Cook University Townsville, supported by a DemoDAIRY Foundation tertiary scholarship.
However, the course has led her to a placement in South Africa where she travelled...
WA mustering adds to Olivia’s ag experience
Mustering cattle in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia might be far removed from feeding dairy cows in south-west Victoria, but it’s all adding to the agricultural experience for Olivia Whiting.
Olivia, 18, is working as a station hand in the West Kimberley’s during her gap year after completing Year 12 last year at Timboon P-12.
“I’m on a property that runs...
Ollie finds his feet in dairy role
Ollie Baker grew up in the dairy heartland of Timboon but hadn’t really considered work in the field until a door opened for him.
Everything changed thanks to a fruitful family conversation and a scholarship from DemoDAIRY Foundation.
Ollie, 17, is now doing his dairy apprenticeship with Pinecrest Dairy which operates three farms in the Heytesbury region and studying his...
New sustainable farming ideas to be considered
A study tour to New Zealand could lead to new-look regenerative and sustainable farming practices being trialled in south-west Victoria.
Local farmers and Heytesbury District Landcare Network (HDLN) representatives have recently returned from the study tour funded by the DemoDAIRY Foundation with fresh ideas that could be adopted locally.
Three HDLN representatives focussed on regenerative or...
New country and new opportunities
Farming in a new country means new opportunities for Jacquelien Pol.
Jacquelien moved with her family from The Netherlands to Jancourt East three years ago, where they now milk 250 cows on a farm six times the size of their previous property.
Now with the support of a DemoDAIRY Foundation scholarship, she’s pursuing her own career in agriculture.
Jacquelien was still in secondary school when...
Tour to look at regen and sustainable farming in NZ
A study tour to New Zealand later this month will look at regen and sustainable farming ideas that could be implemented in south-west Victoria.
Eight local farmers and representatives from the Heytesbury District Landcare Network (HDLN) will visit the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) along with local farms and research sites during the tour funded by DemoDAIRY Foundation.
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