DairyPod

In this episode of DairyPod, dairy farmers Rachael Napier (Murray Dairy Board Chair) and Paul Bennett (Dairy Australia Board member) share how farmers across the country have helped shape Dairy Australia’s new five-year Strategic Plan. Alongside host Greg Duncan (Dairy Australia), Rachael and Paul reflect on the extensive consultation process, the key priorities raised by farmers – including profitability, productivity and sustainability – and how these insights are guiding the organisation’s future direction. Find out more at dairyaustralia.com.au/strategy [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dairyaustralia.com.au%2Fabout-us%2Fstrategy-and-performance%2Fstrategic-plan&data=05%7C02%7CMichelle.DeLisle%40dairyaustralia.com.au%7Ca55e55180e4d4b0bf07d08dda7e21efc%7Cdaa484bea6d04d7586b2a10b92472c82%7C0%7C0%7C638851311842603054%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Gy%2F6NLlgYbxa9Gu8ZyT5YqdWGTLxgAEGv1V4cRJpxbU%3D&reserved=0]. This episode features a conversation with:  Greg Duncan, Agribusiness Program Lead, Dairy Australia (host)  Paul Bennett, farmer, Dairy Australia Board member Rachael Napier, Murray Dairy Board Chair) If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au [dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au]   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://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 [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 [dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In this episode, dairy farmers Tania Luckin and Sarah Kelly join Dairy Australia’s Head of Marketing Glenys Zucco to discuss how the industry is being promoted and protected in the public eye. The trio speak about how important it is to have farmers involved in dairy industry promotion for authenticity and transparency, reflecting on the successful Dairy Matters campaign – which ran from 2019 to 2024 – as well as looking ahead to Dairy Australia’s next five-year marketing strategy. To find out more about how Dairy Australia is promoting the industry and how you can get involved, visit dairyaustralia.com.au/promotingdairy [https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/promoting-australian-dairy] or speak to your regional team. This episode features a conversation with: Tania Luckin, South-west Victorian dairy farmer and former Dairy Australia Board member  Sarah Kelly, Gippsland dairy farmer and Farmer Ambassador  Glenys Zucco, Head of Marketing, Dairy Australia If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au [dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://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 [https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/about-us/purpose-and-value/industry-sustainability] or access the recent scorecard [https://cdn-prod.dairyaustralia.com.au/-/media/dairy/files/sustainability/australian-dairy-sustainability-framework/2024-sustainability-scorecard.pdf?rev=8439ff29c2ae4aab8ece37682bae5fd7&hash=04AE189128B9BB4BD217C327BD562C1B]. This episode features a conversation with:  Simone Jolliffe, dairy farmer, Dairy Australia Board member and Australian Dairy Industry Council Sustainability Steering Committee member Rebecca 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 [dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

This episode is part of a series that focuses on Fall Armyworm (FAW), a destructive horticultural and field pest that was detected in Australia in 2020. Queensland dairy farmer, Melvyn Zischke, shares his FAW experience with Dairy Australia’s Dr Brenda McLachlan, Dr Melina Miles (Department of Primary Industries, Queensland) and New South Wales agronomist Peter Beale.  The panel also discuss a range of potential options to minimise the impact of FAW in autumn planted pastures and forage crops, as well as the risks involved. To find out more about FAW and access resources for dairy farmers, visit Fall Armyworm | Dairy Australia [https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/issues-and-emergencies/fall-armyworm].   This episode features a conversation with: Dr Brenda McLachlan, Development & Regional Adaptation Lead, Dairy Australia  Dr Melina Miles, Principal Entomologist, Department of Primary Industries, Queensland  Peter Beale, Senior Agronomist, New South Wales Local Land Services  Melvyn Zischke, dairy farmer, Darling Downs, Queensland  Related links  Fall armyworm | The Beatsheet [https://thebeatsheet.com.au/key-pests/fall-armyworm/] If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au [dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.