DairySA UpdateJames Mann

Chairperson, DairySA

t: 08 8766 0127 e: dairysa@bigpond.com

Your levy....your say

DairySA focuses on delivering regionally focused, farmer driven, practical activities and information to support farm profitability, viability and sustainability.

DairySA’s role

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Your levy....your sayDelivering industry prioritiesFamer Feedback Our Response

Increase investment in Farm Business Management (FBM)

Over 1/3 budget invested in FBM projects such as Dairy Farm Monitor Project, InCharge Financial Literacy and Discussion Groups

Provide more Succession and Transition support and information

Succession and Transition one-to-one funding & key speakers at today’s conference

Individual farm focused forage extension New funding for 3-year Hills and Fleurieu forage extension project with individualised farm forage plans and support.

Continue regionally focused extension services

Continued funding of extension services including local farmer driven workshops & tours

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Your levy....your sayDelivering industry prioritiesFamer Feedback Our Response

Assist with effluent plan development Funding for 14 farm effluent plans – still some available

Promote our industry in a professional & positive manner

Legendairy campaign including Adelaide Show promotions, roadside signage, feature articles, media advertising

Help us adapt to climate variability & how can we reduce GHG emissions?

Future Climate and Farm-Link projects

We want to attract & retain skilled and professional employees

ESKi (Employment Starter Kit)People Focus Group using ESKi & advisorsStepping StonesEmployment Made Easy (eMe)NCDE & TAFESA collaborations

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FundingTotal DairySA Funding for 2013/2014

$ 1,020,607

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The DairySA Team

Kylie Boston Project and Discussion Group Coordinator Vanessa Clarke Administration and Project Support

Nerida Ewart Extension Coordinator

Verity Ingham Executive Officer and Program Manager

David Kuchel Discussion Group Network Coordinator

Deana Mildren Project Coordinator

Liz Rymill Extension Coordinator

Penny Schulz Project Coordinator & Young Dairy Network

Louise Stock Communications Coordinator

Monique White NRM Specialist and Project Coordinator

t: 08 8766 0127 e: dairysa@bigpond.com

• James Mann, Dairy Farmer, (Chairperson)

• Michael Connor, Dairy Farmer, (Vice Chairperson)

• Glenn Dohnt, Dairy Farmer

• Greg Gilbert, Independent Director

• Meaghan Johnston, Dairy Processor Representative

• Ty Maidment, Dairy Farmer

• Travis Telford, Dairy Farmer

• Angus Williams, Dairy Farmer

• Gary Zweck, Dairy Farmer

• Frank Young, Independent Director

• Verity Ingham, Executive Officer

DairySA Board

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DairySA and Dairy Australia focus on providing key services for SA dairy farmers including:

• Farmer driven projects and workshops

• Information and strategy

• Market protection

• Industry promotion and marketingYou can influence what we do! Talk to a DairySA or DA Board or staff member and let us know where you’d like your levy funds directed.

Your levy, your say

t: 08 8766 0127 e: dairysa@bigpond.com

Thank you