DairyPod

This special DairyPod feature episode takes a look back on 25 years of Gardiner Foundation, and the initiatives that have supported the dairy industry and farming communities. Gardiner Foundation’s Communications Manager, Meghan Lodwick, is in conversation with CEO Allan Cameron, as they explore the history of the foundation, how investments are prioritised, the impact it’s had to date and what comes next. Meghan and Allan also discuss industry partnerships, including with Dairy Australia, to help bring initiatives to life, like Picasso Cows, Cows Create Careers and Our Farm Our Plan (OFOP) - providing dairy farmers and communities with more opportunities to connect and grow. To learn more about Gardiner Foundation, and to read their 25-Year Impact Report, visit https://gardinerfoundation.com.au/about/our-impact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. To find out more about the programs mentioned in the episode: Picasso Cows: dairy.com.au/education/teachers/picasso-cows Cows Create Careers: dairy.com.au/education/career-advisors/cows-create-careers Our Farm Our Plan (OFOP): dairyaustralia.com.au/farm-business/business-planning-and-risk/our-farm-our-plan-resources DairyBio: dairyaustralia.com.au/about-us/who-we-work-with/dairybio DairyFeedbase: dairyaustralia.com.au/about-us/who-we-work-with/dairyfeedbase ElevateDairy: https://elevatedairy.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Analysis and Insights Manager, Eliza Redfern and Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Senior Agricultural Analyst Sean Hickey, explore the Mid-year Situation and Outlook (S&O) report. Eliza and Sean discuss the Dairy Farmland Values Report – a first for the industry – and the key drivers and factors across agriculture that impact land prices across dairying regions. They also look at the grain markets and the current world events influencing grain prices, and what lies ahead.  Access the full S&O report: Situation & Outlook If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au Related links:  Industry ReportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special World Milk Day edition of DairyPod, Dairy Australia’s Karl Ellis is joined by sports commentator and milk enthusiast, Dwayne Russell and proud dairy farmer and AFL fan, Evan Nicholas. Together, they dive into the heart of what makes milk great – from footy fields to farm gates. Hear stories of childhood milk moments, the role of dairy in Aussie sports culture, and the deep pride behind producing one of the world’s most nutritious foods. Pour yourself a glass and join the celebration of the ‘simple greatness’ of milk. Learn more about the ‘simple greatness’ marketing campaign promoting the value of Australian dairy at https://bit.ly/3YUB3dQ. This episode features a conversation with: Karl Ellis, Economic Sustainability and Competitiveness Manager, Dairy Australia Dwayne Russell, sports commentator on Fox Footy and Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)Evan Nicholas, Victorian dairy farmer, Murray region If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over a decade, the Australian dairy industry has been internationally recognised for commitments to tangible goals and targets established through the Australian Dairy Industry Sustainability Framework. Dairy farmer Simone Jolliffe joins Dairy Australia’s Rebecca Joyce to discuss these industry-wide commitments on the Framework’s four key sustainability priorities: Enhancing economic viability and livelihoods, improving the wellbeing of people, providing best care for animals, and reducing environmental impact. Simone and Rebecca also delve into the results from the latest dairy industry Sustainability Scorecard, which revealed some great progress being made towards our industry’s goals. Find out more at Industry Sustainability or access the recent scorecard. This episode features a conversation with:  Simone Jolliffe, dairy farmer, Dairy Australia Board member and Australian Dairy Industry Council Sustainability Steering Committee memberRebecca Joyce, Dairy Australia’s Sustainability Implementation Lead If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, South Gippsland dairy farmer Graeme Nicoll joins Mikaela Baker (Dairy Australia) and Kevin Smith (Agriculture Victoria) to share practical insights into how he selects the most productive and profitable ryegrass for his farm using Dairy Australia’s Forage Value Index (FVI).  They discuss how the FVI ratings for Annual, Perennial and Italian ryegrasses are determined using independent data from Pasture Trial Network sites around Australia, and how the FVI continues to evolve. To find out more about the FVI and access the 2025 data, visit Forage Value Index | Dairy Australia. This episode features a conversation with:  Mikaela Baker, Dairy Australia Extension Advisor & Farm Engagement LeadProfessor Kevin Smith, Professorial Fellow, Agriculture Victoria Research and Professor of Pasture Science, The University of Melbourne Graeme Nicoll, dairy farmer, Fish Creek  If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, hear from Irish dairy farmers Gillian and Neil O’Sullivan as they discuss their farming system and successfully changing from a conventional, monoculture pasture system to a multispecies pasture system.  The couple joins Dairy Australia’s Cath Lescun and Donna Gibson from Gardiner Foundation for this conversation, where they also share the reasons behind making the change. For more information and to access resources across all areas of soil, effluent, water and irrigation management, visit Soils & Water | Dairy Australia.   This episode features a conversation with: Cath Lescun, National Soils & Water Lead, Dairy AustraliaDonna Gibson, Program Manager, Research and Innovation, Gardiner FoundationGillian and Neil O’Sullivan, Irish dairy farmers  If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.