Former nipper continues the Powell legacy
Former Port Campbell Surf Lifesaving nipper Tate Copeland is continuing the Powell family legacy even though he now lives three hours away.
Leading Culturally Diverse Farm Teams Agribusiness Workshop 14 November
A Leading Culturally Diverse Farm Teams Agribusiness Workshop in Cobden on Monday November 14 will give a taste of what you could achieve.
Dairy Innovation Challenge winner Nick Seymour collects national Good Design Gold Award.
The inaugural South-west Victorian Dairy Innovation Challenge winner, a Water Rat trough sensor that sends an alert when water levels get too low, has gone on to win a national award.
Farmo, an agtech company founded by former Victorian Western District farmer Nick Seymour five years ago, has won gold for its Water Rat at the 2022 Australian Good Design Awards. The portable floating sensor,...
Nullawarre farmer keen to learn in NZ
Young Nullawarre dairy farmer Sam Kermond has been hungry to learn all he can after returning to the industry earlier this year.
Now he’s going to get the opportunity to find out how New Zealand dairy farms operate after being supported by DemoDAIRY Foundation to participate in an upcoming study tour.
Along with Sam, Max Bond, Cooriemungle, Jack Hutt, Bostocks Creek, and William Rea,...
South-west farmers sponsored to join NZ tour
Four young south-west Victorian dairy farmers will learn about different farming systems and genetic improvement activities in New Zealand as part of an upcoming study tour.
Max Bond, Cooriemungle, Jack Hutt, Bostocks Creek, Sam Kermond, Nullawarre, and William Rea, Allansford, have received scholarships from the DemoDAIRY Foundation to join the five-day tour in late November.
The New Zealand...
New Chair wants more people to access funds
DemoDAIRY Foundation’s new Chair Andrea Vallance wants more people to access the Foundation’s funds to help them advance in the industry.
After two years on the DemoDAIRY Foundation Board, Andrea has replaced Ralph Leutton as Chair and says the Foundation has an exciting role to play in the future of the local dairy industry.
“I love the focus on education, leadership and innovation and trying...
Cream of the Crop | Georgia Beattie
CREAM OF THE CROP SPEAKER TO HIGHLIGHT WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Georgia Beattie might be CEO of Australia’s largest organic mushroom farm but her message about women using their entrepreneurial skills will resonate across all agricultural pursuits.
And she says south-west Victorian women dairy farmers are ready to step up to lead their industry to a sustainable future.
Ms Beattie...
Cream of the Crop | An Inaugural Event for Women in Dairy
A new event in the Port Campbell region in late February will highlight the role of women in the dairy industry and give them confidence to use their voices.
Cream of the Crop will be held on Tuesday February 22 at the Port Campbell Surf Life Saving Club with farm tours in the region the following day, providing opportunity for connection, personal development and education.
Cream of the Crop...
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...
Funds to help Lucy foster more dairy careers
Lucy Powell was confident from a very young age that the dairy industry was where her future lay and now she’s preparing to help others discover similar agricultural opportunities.
The 23 year-old agronomist at Webber and Chivell has received about $4000 from the DemoDAIRY Foundation to complete her Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Having already completed a Diploma of Agronomy and...