More farmers look to drone technology
Drones are becoming an increasingly common sight over Victorian farms and a presentation at the Koroit Agricultural Field Day on February 22 will encourage more farmers to “think outside the box”.
During the field day’s innovation technical presentations and workshops, Webber and Chivell drone manager Rhys Baxter will show how drone monitoring can be used for farm mapping or increasing...
NZ sustainability expert urges farmers to think about technology
A New Zealand sustainability transformation leader will urge south-west Victorian farmers to think about how technology can improve their systems when she presents at the upcoming Koroit Agricultural Field Day.
Chair of Agritech New Zealand Bridgit Hawkins says technology can provide solutions for most challenges farmers are facing today – but they need to make sure they get the benefits.
Ms...
Powell Legacy Fund distributes final scholarships
A legacy fund established to honour the lives of Ross and Andy Powell and support students in the Timboon and Port Campbell regions is ending on a high note with the distribution of nine new scholarships.
The Powell Legacy Fund (PLF) was established to recognise the work of Ross and Andy in volunteering, education and agriculture following their tragic deaths in a surf rescue accident.
As...
DDF announces 11 new scholarships
Eleven young people with connections to the south-west Victorian dairy industry have been given a financial boost to pursue further studies.
The DemoDAIRY Foundation today announced the first recipients of its 2025 round of scholarships, supporting students to continue studying everything from certificate
III courses in agriculture, dairying and veterinary nursing to degrees in agriculture,...
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...