Machinery & Infrastructure
1 October, 2025
Life changing technology under the spotlight
DELEGATES at this year’s Dairy Research Foundation Symposium will hear from Tasmanian dairy farmer, Troy Ainslie, about his life changing experience with virtual fencing.
The technology was introduced in June 2023 on the 540-cow herd that he manages at Woodrising Dairies, near Launceston.
While pasture utilisation has improved, the impact has been far reaching, including increased production and six week in-calf rate, savings in fuel and machinery costs, and greater team well-being.
Registrations are now open for the Symposium, which is being held from November 26-27 at WIN Stadium at Wollongong.
Symposium organiser, Professor Yani Garcia, said the event was designed to bring together leading researchers, dairy farmers, and industry innovators under the theme of IT’S TIME: to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Day one features a diverse line up of speakers who will challenge thinking and spark ideas.
Sessions will explore topics such as harnessing the power of the cow, the genetic future of dairy, and uncovering what is both holding the dairy industry back and driving it forward.
The program also includes the always popular Emerging Scientist Awards and an important focus on redefining grazing in a changing climate.
Day two will open with Dairy Australia’s annual general meeting at WIN Stadium, followed by the Dairy Innovation Farm Tour.
Delegates will see innovation in practice at Philip and Craig Tate’s progressive Albion Park dairy farm, a showcase of forward-thinking management and technology.
Don’t miss this opportunity to invest your TIME in the future of dairy.
For the full program and more information head to https://drfsymposium.com.au