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DairySA Update James Mann Chairperson, DairySA
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DairySA UpdateJames Mann
Chairperson, DairySA
t: 08 8766 0127 e: [email protected]
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
t: 08 8766 0127 e: [email protected]
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
t: 08 8766 0127 e: [email protected]
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
t: 08 8766 0127 e: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
• 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
t: 08 8766 0127 e: [email protected]
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
