Discussion Group

Understanding Profit on Seasonal calving farms

An opportunity to have a more in depth discussion around profit on farms

Social bus tour

A day out for suppliers, touring the best food Timboon has to offer

Power usage

Discussions around efficiency in power usage in and around the farm, as well as what to prioritise to reduce our power bills

AGM

Guest speaker David Beca spoke about the drivers of cost of production on pasture based farms

Preparing for dry times

Discussions around planning for a dry spring, and the best summer crop options for limited moisture

Supplier meeting

An opportunity for all suppliers to discuss the opening price, and the opportunities for SWDL moving forward

Calving time preparation

Advice and discussions around calf rearing, with discussions around shed layout and simple feeding changes to reduce the milk leaving the vat

Succession Planning

Touching on the taboo topic of succession planning and the first steps to prepare your farm for succession

Effluent usage

Discussions around getting the most out of the farms effluent ponds, and the limitations of effluent spreading

Supplier trip to Tasmania

A look at the Circular Heads Farms set up and the opportunities to support young farmers into the industry

Sub-soil drainage

A look at the opportunities around sub soil drainage and the effects on pasture growth