WestVic Dairy calls for board nominations
Western Victorian dairy farmers and stakeholders have an opportunity to contribute to the direction of industry research, development and extension with WestVic Dairy calling for nominations to its eight-member board of directors.
There is both a farmer position and a specialist (non-farmer) position available. These positions will be filled at the AGM in Camperdown on Tuesday, October 17.
Current chair and farmer director Jacqui Suares said WestVic Dairy worked in partnership with Dairy Australia to deliver industry services to the region’s dairy farmers.
“The WestVic Dairy Board has the capacity to determine regional priorities, to develop strategic and operating plans to address these priorities, and the infrastructure and personnel to deliver against national and regional objectives,” she said.
WestVic Dairy’s regional manager Lindsay Ferguson wants to see strong interest from farmer levy payers in considering the role and applying for the positions.
“We would like to hear from people who are passionate about the dairy industry and are keen to use their skills and knowledge to help advance the industry in our region,” he said.
“Our board sets the strategic plan and direction of the work we do at WestVic — it is an important role and a unique opportunity to help deliver positive outcomes for the region’s farmers.”
Applications close on Thursday, August 24. For more information or an application pack, call WestVic Dairy on 5557 1000 or visit: www.westvicdairy.com.au
Study focus on implementing change
A new research program is seeking to find out how and why south-west Victorian farmers are making changes to their farming practices to improve their soil health.
Deakin University PhD candidate Jaime Hogan is recruiting farmers to take part in focus groups to contribute to the research, which is supported by the DemoDAIRY Foundation.
She is seeking farmers who are applying, or are interested in applying, practice change to improve their soil health over time. The focus groups will be a one-off activity.
If you would like more information or are interested in being part of the research study, email Ms Hogan at jaime.hogan@deakin.edu.au or call 0408 030 579.