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....
Vet student Ella Titmus seeing Australia from top and bottom
Wangoom’s Ella Titmus has moved from one end of Australia to the other to become a vet – and she has plans to cover every other part of our country in her new profession.
Ms Titmus, who received a DemoDAIRY Foundation tertiary scholarship to assist her veterinary science study at James Cook Townsville, plans to team up with a fellow student and create a mobile vet clinic.
“I’m thinking about...
Scholarship has special meaning for surf lifesaver
Being a surf lifesaving volunteer inspired Brianna Thompson to become a nurse, and a Powell Legacy Fund scholarship has helped her to achieving her goals.
Ms Thompson is completing her Bachelor of Nursing degree at Australian Catholic University in Melbourne and will undertake her grad year placement at Barwon Health in 2022.
Over summer she expects to be back on patrol with the Port Campbell...
Director Vacancies
DemoDAIRY Foundation is seeking two new directors to join the Board.
Founding director and chairperson, Duncan Morris, and director, James Green, have indicated they will stand down at the next annual meeting at the end of October 2021.
DDF has a mission of supporting the Western District dairy industry to improve the business management skills of dairy farmers, with innovative learning...
Can dairy farmers have more free time at weekends?
Milking cows is the most labour-intensive regular activity on dairy farms but new research into extended milking intervals (EMI) could free up time for south-west Victorian farmers.
While remaining neutral and not advocating EMIs, the DemoDAIRY Foundation wants to know if farmers in south-west Victoria are interested in learning more about the systems and if they would consider it on their...