Dairy Innovation Challenge to be launched
South-west Victoria’s farmers will have a chance to share and promote their ideas and inventions with the launch of the region’s first dairy innovation challenge.
The South West Victoria Dairy Innovation Challenge is an initiative of the DemoDAIRY Foundation (DDF).
Innovations in milk harvesting, farm operations and management, fodder production and harvesting, sustainability and the...
DemoDairy board welcomes new members
Tony Evans, John Hinkley and Daniel Meade bring a wealth of experience and expertise as new directors of the DemoDAIRY Foundation Board.
Tony is one of the founders and co-director of Camperdown Compost. Originally from Melbourne, he came to the area to undertake a dairy apprenticeship and went on to work on dairy farms in Australia and overseas, including running his own farm for a number of...
A DemoDAIRY Foundation scholarship gave Marika Austin an unexpected mid-life career move
A DemoDAIRY Foundation scholarship gave Marika Austin an unexpected mid-life career move…and she’s loving it.
Marika has now finished her Certificate III in Agriculture through South West TAFE and continues to enjoy her work on a Nullawarre dairy farm.
Before moving from Mildura two years ago, Marika had never been on a dairy farm. Now she’s raising his own calves and has introduced her son to...
DemoDairy Foundation sponsors Deakin PhD Scholarship
DemoDAIRY Foundation is looking forward to continuing its close relationship with the Deakin University Warrnambool campus.
The Foundation is funding a PhD scholarship looking into seaweed as a potential feed source and two scholarship students who are completing an agricultural major as part of their Commerce Degree.
The Foundation recently heard from Director Alistair McCosh about the...
Thank you to retiring board members Duncan Morris and James Green
Duncan Morris and James Green have left a great legacy following their retirement from the DemoDAIRY Foundation Board.
Duncan was a member of original DemoDAIRY co-operative for several years, and was involved in winding up the co-operative before becoming the first Chair of the Foundation.
James came on board to provide a stronger link with the Powell Legacy Fund through his links with the...
DemoDairy Foundation supporting the Neil Porter Legacy
DemoDAIRY Foundation is proud to support the Neil Porter Legacy and will continue to play a part in exposing students to the benefits of working in agriculture.
The Neil Porter Legacy shows students the vast career opportunities in our region, including food and fibre which is a major employer, providing many job options to our youth.
Neil, a Brauer College teacher, died in his sleep in 2018...
Farming Sustainably for Future Generations field day
Using less energy to reduce demand and waste, increasing energy efficiency and monitoring progress, and getting the cheapest renewable source of energy are some of the key ways farmers can forge a sustainable future.
That was one of the key messages to emerge from a Farming Sustainably for Future Generations field day on Thursday December 9 at the Doolan family farm, 40 Borthwick’s Rd,...
DemoDairy supporting Careers Advisory Panel
Food and Fibre Great South Coast’s new Careers Advisory Panel will showcase diverse and surprising career opportunities and aim to change preconceived ideas about the industry.
Research shows that by 2035, food and fibre jobs in the Great South Coast will grow by 30%, many requiring a vocational qualification or a university degree.
However, fewer young people and graduates are...
Scholarship opens leadership opportunities for Bronte Gorringe
Bronte Gorringe has always aspired to be a leader in the agricultural industry and sponsorship to attend a renowned development program will bring her closer to her goal.
Ms Gorringe is being sponsored by the DemoDAIRY Foundation to attend the Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program in May next year.
Participants are encouraged to have industry support via sponsorship and DemoDAIRY Foundation...
Extended Milking Intervals and Flexible Milking
DemoDAIRY Foundation’s articles about extended milking intervals have prompted a lot of discussion.
As a result of the publicity, at least one south-west farmer has started a 10/7 milking model and others are further considering EMI opportunities.
DDF has played an important role in stimulating these discussions and will continue to provide information to farmers who have expressed in EMI....