Dairy Australia

Last week, the nation’s very best dairy products were recognised at the 26th Australian Grand Dairy Awards 🏆 🐄 Two producers from Western Australia claimed the Grand Champion titles: 🧀 Dellendale Creamery for their Churchill Rd Raclette ☁️ Bannister Downs Dairy for their Double Cream The dairy community came together to celebrate the champions at the iconic Melbourne Showgrounds. The evening featured an award ceremony, fabulous conversations and four live food stations demonstrating the breadth of Australian dairy. Dairy Australia delivers these awards in partnership with the Royal Agricultural Societies. This includes Royal National Agricultural & Industrial Association of QLD, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and Melbourne Royal. View the full list of champions: https://lnkd.in/gT8zNiMQ

Our regional teams are supporting dairy farmers in navigating climate and environmental challenges. We are focused on helping farmers find more ways to enhance efficiencies of inputs, such as water and energy use, and implementing strategies that can further help reduce greenhouse gas emissions profitably. Find out more https://lnkd.in/g_YFtraB

At the Australian Association of Ruminant Nutrition (AARN) conference last week, Alicia Richters, Dairy Australia’s Adapting Dairy Farm Systems Lead, presented on the benefits for dairy farmers looking to transition their farm systems and the right feeding and housing solutions. Highlighting the key drivers for farmers making the decision for improved animal welfare, management and nutrition, Alicia showcased the Farm System Evaluator tool and other resources available that help support and guide farmers on their decision making. To find out more visit https://bit.ly/3Ypvgvt Ruairi Mc Donnell Rodrigo Iván Albornoz (PhD, MSc, Ag. Eng.)

Dairy Australia’s Climate and Environment National Lead, Elissa McNamara is at the forefront of shaping and delivering innovative initiatives designed to enhance environmental outcomes for dairy farmers and industry. Read more: bit.ly/4fiCvw9

Dairy Australia's 2023/24 Annual Report and Performance Report are now available. Discover more about our strategic priorities, achievements, performance, and people: https://bit.ly/4fxNwtR

Today, we’re excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Australian Milk Quality Awards! Now in its 22nd year, these awards recognise Australia’s dairy farmers who consistently produce the highest quality milk and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in dairy farming. To find out more about the Awards and access the full list of gold and silver winners for 2024, visit https://bit.ly/3A9axnE. Congratulations to all of the winners.

Know how to identify Fall Armyworm (FAW) on your farm? As we head into warmer months, it is important to continue monitoring for FAW as early detection can prevent significant damage to plants and reduction in forage crop yields and quality. To learn more, visit bit.ly/3Y44ABE

In the latest DairyPod episode, hear from Dairy Australia New South Wales' Jane Woolacott and Bega vet Peter Alexander as they discuss animal health issues that can arise following a dry season. They also look at the impact on reproduction when cows are calving in lower than ideal body condition, and ways to maintain optimal animal health. Listen: bit.ly/4gOA3z3

Are you a Dairy Australia member? Dairy farmers are encouraged to be members to vote on areas of importance and the election of new board directors at the Annual General Meeting on 27 November 2024. Visit https://lnkd.in/gquCbS3k and fill out the online membership form, or check your membership status by contacting us at memberships@dairyaustralia.com.au or 1800 004 377.

Western Victorian dairy farmer Tori Tuckett and her husband Ryan shifted their operations to robotic milking and found that they needed to change some of the traits they were breeding to better suit this system. Read more about how the Good Bulls app helps inform their decision making: https://bit.ly/4g29gij #dairy #ausdairy #dairyaustralia #datagene