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Want to know what is happening with your cows during heat events? Want to help industry develop and test Cool Cow strategies? Become a partner farm! Visit bit.ly/35O9oP1 to find out more.

After a mild start to summer, the hot weather has arrived with a bang! ☀😎🐄 Temperatures above 25 degrees can start to affect your herd’s milk production. Learn more about managing heat stress in dairy cows with the Cool Cows guide, available here: bit.ly/2K28Qyi

This month we are hosting two workshops to assist you in maximising the potential of your herd replacements. REARING HEALTHY CALVES Register: bit.ly/3oy2qpR HEIFERS ON TARGET Register: bit.ly/HoTAllansford Contact Debbie Twiss on 0427 755 453.

The start of a New Year is a great time to think about how you manage people on your farm. Dairy Passport is an online platform with ready-to-use resources and record keeping tools for dairy farm businesses and their employees, to assist with on-farm tasks thepeopleindairy.org.au/farm-safety/da…

Have you checked out the 2021 Perennial Ryegrass Forage Value Index rankings? The FVI helps you select the best cultivars for your dairy farm, increasing pasture productivity and farm profitability. Find out more: dairyaustralia.com.au/FVI

Each year Gardiner Foundation offers community grants of up to $5000 to organisations in Victorian dairy communities. Guidance in submitting a successful application is available at a free two-hour workshop that will be held in Colac. Find out more: gardinerfoundation.com.au/communitygrant…

In the Jan 2021 edition of Dairy Innovation News, read about First 100 Days – feeding strategies for early lactation to boost production, making the Forage Value Index future ready, and reliability increases for Feed Saved ABVs. dairybio.com.au/din/2021/01/28… Agriculture Victoria Gardiner Foundation

Once again Gardiner Dairy Foundation has partnered with frrr to deliver three FREE Grant Seeker workshops. Join us in one of the below locations to the learn the tips and tricks to successfully applying for a grant! Register by emailing [email protected]

OUR FARM, OUR PLAN IS COMING TO THE COLAC REGION!! When: 18th and 25th February Where: Farmers Arms Hotel, Beeac Time: 09.45am - 2.30pm (Both days) Register: bit.ly/36DqwIQ Like to know more? Contact Laurie Hickey on 0439 833 484 or [email protected].

Congratulations to our 2021 Gardiner Dairy Foundation Tertiary Scholars 🎉 Grace Billington, Toby Fleming, Kiara McJames-Court, Rachel Dickson, Stella Harrington, Hamish McDonald, and Hugh Nicoll. Read about each scholar at gardinerfoundation.com.au/gardiner-dairy…

Timing is everything when it comes to using nitrogen in autumn – if applied too early when soil moisture is inadequate or during hot and windy conditions, up to 30% can be lost. More Profit from Nitrogen resources are available at - fertsmart.dairyingfortomorrow.com.au

Over the last couple of days, we have been in Gippsland visiting recipients of our community grants program and spoke with community members about applying for grants. It is not to late to register for Colac or Tallangatta. Email [email protected]

Due to the announcement of a five-day COVID lockdown beginning at midnight tonight, WestVic Dairy is suspending in-person extension events for the duration of these restrictions. Those people directly affected will be contacted by the relevant staff member.

There is still time to register for today's event: bit.ly/3arlT72

With all that has been happening recently, it is perfect timing that the Terang & District Racing Club invites the region's dairy farmers to attend its Farmers Day Out at the Terang Racecourse on Monday 22 February. See the flyer for full details of this great community event!

Discuss Research & Development with Dairy Australia. An invitation is extended to the region's dairy farmers wishing to discuss future R&D programs with David Nation, the Managing Director of DA. Wed 3 Mar Allansford Hotel, Grauers Road 1-2pm. Register: bit.ly/2P0UtMU

The Forage Value Index (FVI) has now been expanded to include Annual ryegrass and Italian ryegrass for the first time. The FVI provides farmers and their advisors with an independent and unbiased tool to help select the right ryegrass cultivar for sowing. dairyaustralia.com.au/FVI

Are you looking to take your dairy business to the next level? The two-day Good Business Governance and Investment Forum can help you achieve your goals. When: Wed 21 April 9-4 & Thur 22 April 9.30-3 Where: Lady Bay Resort, Warrnambool Register: bit.ly/3s3V9zS

Industry reform is a key commitment of the Australian Dairy Plan. Read about the next steps in this update: bit.ly/DairyReformUpd…

Authorised workers - A permit scheme will be introduced in regional Vic for those who need to continue their work during lockdown. Employers must issue a worker permit to employees before midnight on Mon 23 Aug. Find the permit template here: bit.ly/3gmRYiB