The health and wellbeing of SA dairy farmers is of critical importance to DairySA. To support this commitment, DairySA has developed a wellbeing flyer listing business and health organisation contacts for personal family support, business support and staying mentally fit, along with the contact details of the DairySA team.

Head to the DairySA Wellbeing flyer here: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/dairyaustralia/dairysa/farm/dairysa-farm/farmer-support?keyword=Wellbeing

Dairy Australia launches COVID-19 webpage

A COVID-19 page has been created on the Dairy Australia website to assist dairy farm businesses to manage changing workforce conditions in light of COVID-19 challenges.

Dairy Australia and its regional teams are continually working on industry-specific information and this new webpage is a comprehensive directory of all updates and relevant technical advice.

Information is being added constantly. To get the most current advice that’s specific to you, head to www.dairyaustralia.com.au/c19

Welcome addition to South East

DairySA has announced the appointment of Cathy Ashby as Regional Extension Officer, based in the South East.

Cathy has extensive experience in engaging with landholders and the community and has expertise in NRM and project management. She has a good grounding in the dairy industry gained from working in her family’s dairy and filling in as relief milker while studying.

Cathy is a South East local and already has many networks in the ag community. She is proving to be a valuable addition to supporting dairy farmers in the SE region, along with her role as Young Dairy Network Coordinator for DairySA.