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1 DairySA Update James Mann Chairperson, DairySA

2 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

3 t: 08 8766 0127 e: dairysa@bigpond.com Your levy....your say Delivering industry priorities Famer FeedbackOur 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 extensionNew 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

4 t: 08 8766 0127 e: dairysa@bigpond.com Your levy....your say Delivering industry priorities Famer FeedbackOur Response Assist with effluent plan developmentFunding 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 & advisors Stepping Stones Employment Made Easy (eMe) NCDE & TAFESA collaborations

5 t: 08 8766 0127 e: dairysa@bigpond.com Funding Total DairySA Funding for 2013/2014 $ 1,020,607

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

7 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

8 t: 08 8766 0127 e: dairysa@bigpond.com 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 marketing You 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

9 t: 08 8766 0127 e: dairysa@bigpond.com Thank you


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