In the latest Situation sand Outlook DairyPod, milk entrepreneur Sallie Jones talks to DA’s John Droppert about building value into dairy products.
In 2016, Sallie Jones started Gippsland Jersey with her business partner Steve Ronalds, and has grown the private milk label into a genuine success story – and feelgood story – for the dairy industry.
You can read the whole S&O report at dairyaustralia.com.au

Episode 45: Situation and Outlook - Sallie Jones talks value adding in dairy

TMR farmer Brad Fisher reckons his cows are happier since moving into a compost barn system. where they are milked three times a day. The South Australian farmer says the dairy industry and wider public needs to take a fresh look at intensive systems and how they stack up from an animal welfare and economic point of view.

Podcast 46: Are cows living under a roof, happier and more productive?

Bruce Manintveld and Fiona Baker are now debt free, just eight years after purchasing their farm. Still in their 40s, Bruce and Fiona have ridden the highs and lows of the past decade, using a low-cost business strategy to smash through their loan repayments.

Podcast 47: How a young dairy couple paid off their farm in eight years

Genomic testing of heifers can save you money on rearing costs and fast-track improvements in everything from milk production to fertility.
In this episode, Daniel Abernathy from Zoetis explains to Dairy Australia’s Steph Bullen how genomic testing can benefit farm businesses and how to get started.
In the second part of the pod, Steph talks to South Australian farmer Shane Gardiner about the impact of genomic testing on his herd.

Podcast 49: Building a more profitable herd through genomic testing

Finding the right milk company to supply to can be a complicated decision for dairy farmers. In the latest episode, Murray Dairy’s Lisa Birrell spoke to Strathmerton farmer Andrew Wilson about how he compares different companies and chooses the right one for his circumstances. If you're looking for information on milk supply agreements head to www.dairyaustralia.com.au/msas

Podcast 48: What to consider before signing a milk contract

With end-of-financial year approaching, farmers are looking at how to better run their businesses. This episode of DairyPod sees author Jana Hocken explain how she used her knowledge of mechanical engineering to transform the family dairy farm into a leaner business operation. If you’re looking to improve your own farm business performance, Dairy Australia has plenty of resources available, including the new Farm Business Snapshot tool at dairyaustralia.com.au/FBS 
We’d also love to hear from farmers about any topics or special guests you’d like covered in future podcasts. Feel free to email us at dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au

Podcast 50: How to run a leaner dairy business

Dairy Australia's DairyPod hosts interesting and innovative people from the dairy industry, bringing you insightful and thought-provoking conversations that will help improve the profitability and sustainability of dairy farms across Australia

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