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Feedback on GippsDairy services planned for 2026-27

Feedback valued

GippsDairy is seeking feedback on services to deliver for 2026-27.
All responses to be received by 5pm Wed 10 June 2026.
1.Which best describes your role?(Required.)
2.Postcode for your home address.(Required.)
3.Feedback on programs.

These programs to continue with core funding GippsDairy receives from Dairy Australia (and some sponsor support):
1. Don Campbell Memorial Tour
2. Industry Breakfasts
3. Facial Eczema spore count monitoring

These programs to continue with other funding;
1. Annual GippsDairy Muster (event sponsors)
2. Women in Dairy - 5 events each in East, South and West Gippsland, and annual Ladies Lunch (event sponsors)
3. Young Dairy Network - 5 events each in East, South and West Gippsland, and end of year events (event sponsors)
4. Gippsland Re-Thinking Q Fever project (DA & WorkSafe Victoria).
5. Support for actions - Gippsland Dairy Industry Strategic Plan.
6. One to one HR support for farmers with culturally and linguistically diverse background staff (Gardiner).
7. Cows Create Careers & Fulham Correctional Centre.
8. Farm Engagement (DA).

Please share your thoughts on this list of program delivery.(Required.)
4.Feedback on farmer led discussion groups.

GippsDairy to continue:

1. Discussion groups with 5 events annually in West Gippsland / Yarra Valley and MID.
2. Discussion groups with 3 events annually – Regen Ag, East Gipps and South Gipps.
3. Support for Ag Vic – Gippsland Dairy Industry Leadership Group.

Please share your thoughts on discussion group delivery.(Required.)
5.Feedback on extension.

Multiday extension delivery over 12 months ;
1. Feeding pastures for profit in two Gippsland locations based on demand, new programs start in March 2027.
2. Advanced Nutrition in Action – 2026 program underway, will be offered again in 2028 at Ellinbank smart farm.

Frequency of extension offered in Gippsland during 2026-27 is listed below.

Offered once
· Top Fodder
· Downer Cow
· Heifers on Target
· Heat Detective
· FertSmart
· Dairy Farm Business Analysis
· Farm Business Fundamentals
· Our farm Our Plan
· DairyBase Info Session and Farm Business Snapshot

Offered twice
· Cool Cows
· Carbon
· Cash, Costs and Margins
· 2IC Program

Offered three times
· Pasture Fundamentals
· Healthy Hooves
· Euthanise Livestock

Offered four times
· Nutrition Fundamentals
· Rearing Healthy Calves Fundamentals

Offered five times
· Milking and Mastitis Management

Please share your thoughts on extension delivery.(Required.)
6.Prioritising other ideas for delivery in 2026-27(Required.)
This interests me and my farm business
Do not see value for my farm business
Next Gen Retreat - program to support 15-17 year olds interested in dairy careers where their local schools is not offering Ag.
Review of facial eczema prevention strategies in other parts of the world to check how our current practices compare.
Dairy pre-employment programs for those considering a career change.
Translating key extension materials into other languages to aid in understanding.
Another round of grants offered through GippsDairy for projects that benefit Gippsland farmers.
Reinstating the Focus Farm program in Gippsland
7.What other ideas do you have where we can support your farm business?
8.Please share your details - name and contact number if you would like to host extension events on your farm or want to partner with us for an event.(Required.)
Thank you for providing feedback.