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SUMMARY:Learn to Lamb Webinar - Part 2/2
DESCRIPTION:Lambing Interventions – When to act and how to avoid costly mistakes \n\n\n\nA practical guide to knowing when to step in at lambing\, how to intervene correctly\, and how to avoid costly mistakes that increase ewe and lamb losses. \n\n\n\nThe webinar series will be conducted via Zoom. Register your interest here. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/learn-to-lamb-webinar-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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SUMMARY:Stock Handling Workshop\, Bendigo
DESCRIPTION:Join experts Mark Bennett and Jack Briscoe as they discuss stockyard design\, stock handling techniques and overall livestock safety. \n\n\n\nThe Stock Sense team will also lead a discussion on biosecurity. \n\n\n\nClick HERE to register \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Stock Sense at stocksense@vff.org.au
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/stock-handling-bendigo/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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SUMMARY:Stock Handling Workshop\, Kyabram
DESCRIPTION:Join experts Mark Bennett and Jack Briscoe as they discuss stockyard design\, stock handling techniques and overall livestock safety. \n\n\n\nThe Stock Sense team will also lead a discussion on biosecurity. \n\n\n\nClick HERE to register \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Stock Sense at stocksense@vff.org.au
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/stock-handling-workshop-kyabram/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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SUMMARY:2026 VFF UDV Dairy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The VFF UDV Dairy Conference will be held on 31 May and 1 June 2026 at the Goods Shed in Ballarat. The theme is Uniting Dairyfarmers of Victoria – the future. With the welcome networking drinks to be held from 5pm-6.30pm on the Sunday evening at Itinerant Spirits (at the Goods Shed)\, conference and dinner on the Monday. The VFF Conference will follow\, on 2 June. Ticket sales have now closed. \n\n\n\nVIEW THE PROGRAM\n\n\n\nUDV Annual Conference 2026 Uniting Dairyfarmers of Victoria – The Future \n\n\n\nSunday 31 May 2026 5pm – 6.30pm – Welcome drinks at Itinerant Spirits (Goods Shed) \n\n\n\nDress code: smart casual \n\n\n\nMonday 1 June 2026 · Registration from 8:15 am  \n\n\n\nDress code: smart casual \n\n\n\nA full day of thought-provoking sessions\, expert panels and industry insights shaping the future of Victorian dairy farming. \n\n\n\nMC: Kirsten Diprose \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Keynotes \n\n\n\n8:45 am – Conference Welcome Bernie Free\, President\, United Dairyfarmers of Victoria \n\n\n\n9:00 am – President’s Report Bernie Free\, President\, United Dairyfarmers of Victoria \n\n\n\n9:15 am – ADF Strategy Overview Ben Bennett\, President\, Australian Dairy Farmers \n\n\n\n9:30 am – Dairy Australia Strategy Overview Matt Schaffer\, CEO\, Dairy Australia \n\n\n\n9:45 am – VFF Overview & UDV Policy Council Election Results Charlie Thomas\, CEO\, Victorian Farmers Federation \n\n\n\n10:00 am – Dairy in Focus: Market Fundamentals & Cost Pressures John Droppert\, Head of Insights & Government Services\, Bendigo & Adelaide Bank \n\n\n\nJohn will provide a clear\, data-driven outlook on the forces shaping Australian dairy — covering market fundamentals\, demand\, trade dynamics\, input costs and global volatility. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel One – 11:00 am Profit First: Managing Margins\, Costs & Farm Decisions \n\n\n\nThis panel brings together leading industry\, research and farm business perspectives on what really drives profitability in dairy — managing cost of production\, strengthening margins\, and making disciplined\, financially-focused decisions on feed\, inputs and farm systems. \n\n\n\nModerator: John Droppert\, Head of Insights & Government Services\, Bendigo & Adelaide Bank  \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Ruairi McDonnell\, Technical Lead\, Feedbase & Nutrition\, Dairy Australia  \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Wolfie Wagner\, Managing Director\, agCAP  \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Bill Malcolm\, Professor of Agricultural Economics\, University of Melbourne \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:20 pm – Lifetime Achievement Awards Presented by Ian Morris\, UDV Vice President \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel Two – 1:45 pm From Policy to Paddock: Unlocking Technology for Dairy \n\n\n\nThis panel explores the role of advocacy\, regulation and industry leadership in enabling technologies such as virtual fencing on Victorian farms — covering the policy and regulatory pathway to approval\, what adoption looks like in practice\, and the benefits and challenges on farm. \n\n\n\nModerator: UDV Vice President  \n\n\n\nSpeaker: VFF Representative  \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dougal Purcell\, Executive Director\, Agriculture Sector Development & Services\, DEECA  \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Ross Anderson & Bruce Vallance (early adoption perspectives) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:45 pm – Your Milk\, Your Decision: Understanding & Negotiating Milk Supply Agreements \n\n\n\nA practical overview of the Dairy Code of Conduct and how it applies to milk supply agreements — helping farmers understand their rights\, obligations and common contract terms to make clear\, considered decisions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:30pm – TAC Message \n\n\n\n3:35 pm – Next Generation: Bringing Young Voices into Dairy Advocacy \n\n\n\nExploring the perspectives of the next generation of farmers — what matters to them\, how they want to engage\, and how the UDV can better connect with and support emerging leaders stepping into advocacy roles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4pm – Conference Close Bernie Free\, UDV President \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Dinner Lydiard Hall\, Goods Shed\, Ballarat  \n\n\n\nDress code: semi-formal \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease see some accommodation options below. \n\n\n\nQuest Ballarat Station | Ballarat Serviced Apartments – book direct using code VFF2026QBS (enter it in the gold banner) to secure the great rates. \n\n\n\nQuest Apartments Ballarat | Ballarat Serviced Apartments – use the promo code: VFF26QBAL (in the gold banner) and this is valid for stays from Thursday 28 May to Thursday 4 June 2026. \n\n\n\nThe Provincial Hotel | Book directly to redeem the special offer for the event dates\, and use code: GS2026. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhy not extend your stay before the VFF UDV event\, and bring along a friend or family member who can enjoy the surrounds while you’re at our Conference? For some inspiration visit: Itineraries – Visit Ballarat \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTicket sales have now closed.
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/2026-vff-dairy-conference/
LOCATION:Goods Shed\, 200 Lydiard St N\, Soldiers Hill VIC 3350\, Ballarat\, VIC\, Australia
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SUMMARY:2026 VFF Conference
DESCRIPTION:The VFF Conference will be held on Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the Goods Shed in Ballarat. Join our MC and VFF Member Kirsten Diprose and guests including: Farmer Will from Farmer Wants a Wife; and Emma Kealy Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Agriculture\, for dinner on Monday 1 June\, followed by the Conference on Tuesday 2 June. \n\n\n\nDinner will be held from 6pm-9.30pm in the Lydiard Hall at the Goods Shed in Ballarat. Tickets sales have now closed. \n\n\n\nFarmer Will’s farm is located across two main areas; one between Berriwillock and Culgoa\, and the other 15km west towards Willangie. Together with his Dad Jamie\, they own 2\,200 hectares and have recently taken on a further 500 hectares of share farmland.  He is the fourth generation to be farming their property at Berriwillock. Will grows wheat\, barley\, lentils\, canola\, vetch hay\, and occasionally oats. They also run Merino ewes and cross them with Border Leicester rams to produce first cross lambs; a process that has been a part of their farming enterprise for over 40 years.  \n\n\n\nA great line up has been assembled to present at the VFF Conference and the speakers on Tuesday 2 June can be seen here in our event booklet and below. \n\n\n\nVIEW NOW\n\n\n\nKeynote: Tony Hunter\, Food Futurist \n\n\n\nGen Alpha Rising: The Born Digital\, AI Powered Consumer of the Future \n\n\n\nTony is a Food Futurist Speaker\, Author\, Food Scientist and Consultant specialising in the Future of Food and Agriculture. With over 35 years’ experience in food and agriculture he has been General Manager of two food companies. Having spoken on four continents he appears regularly in global media as a Futurist and expert.  He delivers a unique perspective on the Future of Food and Agriculture using his distinctive combination of scientific and business experience.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket sales have now closed. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccommodation \n\n\n\nThe VFF has negotiated special accommodation rates for the event in Ballarat. Please book early to avoid missing out on the great deals. \n\n\n\nQuest Ballarat Station: Visit their website Quest Ballarat Station and book direct using code VFF2026QBS (enter it in the gold banner) to secure the great rates. \n\n\n\nQuest Apartments Ballarat: Book direct on their website Quest Ballarat and use the promo code: VFF26QBAL (in the gold banner) and this is valid for stays from Thursday 28 May to Thursday 4 June 2026. \n\n\n\nThe Provincial Hotel: Book on their website The Provincial Hotel Ballarat directly to redeem the special offer for the event dates\, and use code: GS2026. \n\n\n\nWhy not extend your stay before the VFF event\, and bring along a friend or family member who can enjoy the surrounds while you’re at our Conference? For some inspiration visit: Itineraries – Visit Ballarat
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/2026-vff-conference/
LOCATION:Goods Shed\, 200 Lydiard St N\, Soldiers Hill VIC 3350\, Ballarat\, VIC\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Confident Calving Webinar - Part 1/2
DESCRIPTION:Calving Foundations & Preparation with vet Rob Bonnano \n\n\n\nA systems-based approach to improving calving outcomes by focusing on nutrition\, body condition\, heifer development\, and calving environment. Learn how good preparation reduces risk and improves calf survival. \n\n\n\nThe webinar series will be conducted via Zoom. Register your interest here. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/confident-calving-webinar-part-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T180000
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SUMMARY:Confident Calving Webinar - Part 2/2
DESCRIPTION:Calving Interventions with vet Rob Bonnano – When to Act & How to Avoid Costly Mistakes  \n\n\n\nA practical guide to recognising when to intervene at calving\, how to assist correctly\, and how to avoid common mistakes. Covers stages of labour\, identifying problems\, and the “20-minute rule” for decision-making.   \n\n\n\nThe webinar series will be conducted via Zoom. Register your interest here. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/confident-calving-webinar-part-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T193000
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CREATED:20260513T000324Z
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SUMMARY:Choose The Right Goat Webinar - Part 1/2
DESCRIPTION:Dairy & Companion Goats + Traceability Essentials  \n\n\n\nLearn about dairy and mini goats\, including management requirements\, property suitability\, and key considerations for new goat owners. The session will also include an overview of livestock traceability and Victorian record keeping requirements.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar series will be conducted via Zoom. Register your interest here. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/choose-the-right-goat-webinar-1/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T193000
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SUMMARY:Choose The Right Goat Webinar - Part 2/2
DESCRIPTION:Fibre & Meat Goats: Matching Breeds to Your Goals  \n\n\n\nExplore fibre and meat goat production\, including breed options\, management basics\, and how to select the right goats for your property and enterprise goals.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar series will be conducted via Zoom. Register your interest here. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/choose-the-right-goat-webinar-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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