Dairy industry leaders are travelling Victoria to give their insights on boosting productivity and sustainability.
“Dairy farmers and those in the associated industries supporting dairy are invited to attend Appetite for Success, a series of events focused on increasing dairy productivity, sustainability and profitability,” Pioneer Seeds dairy specialist Greg Morris said.
The events will take place in Shepparton on Thursday, May 15, Sale on Monday, May 19, Inverloch on Tuesday, May 20 and Warrnambool on Thursday, May 22.
Farmers, dairy consultants, agronomists, nutritionists, resellers and contractors will come together to hear from keynote speaker, Pioneer Global nutritional sciences manager Bill Mahanna.
Dr Mahanna will share his wealth of knowledge in dairy nutrition and management, gained from working hands-on with dairy farmers around the world.
“Bill is renowned, and especially regarded for, his ability to provide insights into actionable opportunities and his personal and thorough approach to the whole dairy farming system,” Pioneer Seeds dairy specialist Leighton Hart said.
Dr Mahanna has 38 years of experience at Pioneer and is an adjunct professor in the Animal Science Department at Iowa State University in the United States.
He has worked with dairy producers throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Ukraine, China and Japan.
Agriculture Victoria program manager and dairy development specialist Scott McDonald will join Dr Mahanna for the Shepparton event.
Mr McDonald is one of Australia’s leading technical experts in effluent system design and farm infrastructure planning, with more than 30 years’ experience.
The three other stops will be joined by Scibus founder and managing director Ian Lean.
To register to attend these events or for more information, visit: www.pioneerseeds.com.au/events/appetite-for-success