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SUMMARY:Goat Essentials Workshop\, Healesville
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop will cover practical goat husbandry\, including vaccinations\, faecal egg counts\, general biosecurity and body condition scoring.  \n\n\n\nAlso explore electric fence options for goat grazing and containment. \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/goat-essentials-workshop-healesville/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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SUMMARY:Learn to Lamb Webinar - Part 1/2
DESCRIPTION:Maximising Lamb Survival and Preventing Problems \n\n\n\nA systems-based approach by vet Conor McConnell to improving lamb survival by addressing genetics\, nutrition\, ewe condition and metabolic risk before lambing even begins.  \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/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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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 on the Sunday evening at Itinerant Spirits\, conference and dinner on the Monday. The VFF Conference will follow\, on 2 June. \n\n\n\nUDV Annual Conference 2026 Uniting Dairyfarmers of Victoria – The Future \n\n\n\nMonday 1 June 2026 · Registration from 8:15 am \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 Speaker: Ruairi McDonnell\, Technical Lead\, Feedbase & Nutrition\, Dairy Australia Speaker: Wolfie Wagner\, Managing Director\, agCAP Speaker: 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 Speaker: VFF Representative Speaker: Dougal Purcell\, Executive Director\, Agriculture Sector Development & Services\, DEECA Speaker: 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\n3:35 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\n4:00 pm – Resolutions Nicholas Ayres-Wearne \n\n\n\n5:00 pm – Conference Close Bernie Free\, UDV President \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStart booking your accommodation now. Please see some 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
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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