The following are recent media releases from DemoDAIRY. Click on the `Read More' links to see the complete articles.

Students and investors tour DemoDAIRY Saturday, 21 August 2010 Students and investors have learnt about some of the sustainability projects happening at DemoDAIRY during a recent tour of the research and demonstration farm. Students from Deakin University’s Associate... READ MORE	Phase Two 3030 Project results to be released at August 9 field day Tuesday, 20 July 2010 The second phase of a project at DemoDAIRY that aims to help farmers increase their productivity and profitability by 30 per cent is revealing positive initial results.  The Project 3030 farmlets have... READ MORE	NIitrous oxide trial results to be revealed at information session Sunday, 16 May 2010   A trial being conducted at Terang’s DemoDAIRY is showing the potential to reduce farm emissions of nitrous oxide from urine patches by up to 40 per cent. Results... READ MORE
New business manager starts at DemoDAIRY Monday, 19 April 2010   DemoDAIRY’s new business manager Martin Ellul wants the community to embrace the Terang research and demonstration farm as the dairy hub for the region. And Mr Ellul wants that... READ MORE	Effluent study results released Thursday, 8 April 2010 The results of eight years of study into the benefits of the sustainable use of dairy effluent on-farm have been unveiled at DemoDAIRY.   Graeme Ward from the Warrnambool Department of Primary Industries... READ MORE	Effluent study results to be released Wednesday, 24 March 2010 Eight-years of studies in south-west Victoria into the benefits of reusing dairy effluent back on farms are about to come to an end.   Funding for the last of a... READ MORE
DemoDAIRY to host economic update forum Wednesday, 17 February 2010 Farmers in south-west Victoria will hear predictions of a “cautiously optimistic” future when DemoDAIRY hosts an economic update forum in March.   Global Markets Specialist for the CBA in Melbourne,... READ MORE	Trial to demonstrate benefits of nutrient pond filter Tuesday, 16 February 2010 A new project starting at DemoDAIRY aims to demonstrate the benefits of using a nutrient filter pond to reduce water borne nutrients entering the environment. The nutrient filter pond... READ MORE	Cool cows workshop to be held at DemoDAIRY Wednesday, 3 February 2010   DemoDAIRY will later this month host one of the first Cool Cows workshops in south-west Victortia. Heat stress for cows is emerging as a local issue as climate variability impacts... READ MORE
Upcoming walks Thursday, 14 January 2010 click here to download our latest calendar of events     READ MORE	Farm walks to start in January Wednesday, 23 December 2009 DemoDAIRY is opening its gates to the region’s farming community with a new series of farm walks to start in January.   The research and demonstration farm has also issued... READ MORE	Virtual DemoDAIRY revealed Thursday, 10 December 2009           The DemoDAIRY research and development farm at Terang has been given a virtual 3D makeover as part of a major new project to help farmers prepare for... READ MORE
New role for DemoDAIRY project manager Thursday, 3 December 2009 South-west Victoria has a new Regional Coordinator for a program that helps the dairy industry reduce its environmental footprint.   Louise Sheba has begun as the new Dairying for Tomorrow... READ MORE	Virtual DemoDAIRY to be unveiled (added December 4) Thursday, 3 December 2009   MEDIA RELEASE    Images of the future of farming in south-west Victoria under different climate change scenarios will be will be unveiled at DemoDAIRY next Tuesday.   A... READ MORE	DemoDAIRY hits world stage Monday, 21 September 2009 MEDIA RELEASE     The work of DemoDAIRY will be highlighted on the world stage later this month.   The role of the Terang-based research and demonstration farm in addressing... READ MORE
Study into High-tech milk harvesting facility Friday, 11 September 2009 The first step has been made in converting a traditional south-west Victorian dairy into a high tech milk harvesting facility   DemoDAIRY is behind the move and is developing a... READ MORE	Farm walks introducing new ideas Friday, 11 September 2009   Dairy farmers and their employees are learning about everything from silage management to the value of drainage and as part of monthly farm walks at DemoDAIRY.   The walks,... READ MORE	Agri-business seminar on soon Friday, 11 September 2009   South-west farmers can learn about managing grain price risk and lifting feed efficiency at a seminar at Terang this month.  The seminar at DemoDAIRY on September 17 will be... READ MORE
Upcoming Field Day and Tour, October 7 Wednesday, 9 September 2009 Invitation Dairy Farmers & Employees Direct Seeding Demonstration & Farm Tour Wednesday 7th October, 2009 at DemoDAIRY 7161 Princes Hwy, Terang   START - 10.30am - Morning Tea, Guest Speakers,... READ MORE	Important nitrous oxide trial starts Wednesday, 19 August 2009 A new trial at DemoDAIRY could provide options for dairy farmers needing to reduce their soil-based nitrous oxide emission.  Nitrous oxide is one of the two major greenhouse gases that... READ MORE	Recycling project makes savings Sunday, 26 July 2009 Project officer Marni Barber with some of the recycling material. A new display site has been established at DemoDAIRY to show how farmers can cut their waste output by... READ MORE
Retrofit to reduce DemoDAIRY's energy use Saturday, 11 July 2009 The DemoDAIRY business precinct wants to downsize from being a gas-guzzling car to an eco-friendly push bike.   No, staff members are not on a fitness campaign but the research... READ MORE	Calf mobility tests to improve handling techniques Wednesday, 24 June 2009 The mobility of calves is being tested at DemoDAIRY in a study that may result in improved techniques for handling young calves. The two-month study is being carried out by... READ MORE	Effluent pond energy potential to be studied Wednesday, 17 June 2009 DemoDAIRY Business Development Manager Louise Sheba and Australian Methane to Markets in Agriculture Program chairman Ralph Leutton. The potential for methane gas from effluent ponds on farms in south-west... READ MORE
Update to DemoDAIRY website Sunday, 31 May 2009 A revamped website has been launched to outline the latest research developments at DemoDAIRY.   The DemoDAIRY website at www.demodairy.org.au, has been widely expanded to include a new range of... READ MORE	Community to benefit from new function area Wednesday, 29 April 2009 The DemoDAIRY precinct at Terang is now better equipped to host functions after the construction of a new community events facility.   Second-year school-based apprentices from Australian Technical College Wannon... READ MORE	DemoDAIRY enters milk sharing agreement Tuesday, 9 December 2008   DemoDAIRY is entering an innovative milk sharing agreement with south-west Victoria’s three leading milk processors.   The factories have agreed to support DemoDAIRY for the next three years and... READ MORE
New Research Facility for DemoDAIRY Thursday, 11 September 2008 Research at DemoDAIRY will soon be taken off the floor and out of the car park and moved into a new specialized facility.The new research centre costing $160,000 is being... READ MORE	Carbon Neutral Monday, 21 July 2008 DemoDAIRY has taken the first step towards fulfilling its ambition of becoming a carbon-neutral farming operation.Energy efficiency experts recently visited the farm at Terang to test the existing operations and... READ MORE	Green Corps workers help out Monday, 14 July 2008 A garden designed to provide a template for gardeners and farmers who would like to grow local indigenous species is getting a fresh look.Green Corps workers were at the DemoDAIRY... READ MORE
Garden inspires indigenous species Friday, 11 July 2008 A garden designed to provide a template for gardeners and farmers who would like to grow local indigenous species is getting a fresh look.Green Corps workers were at the DemoDAIRY... READ MORE	Calf shed converted to student facility Wednesday, 18 June 2008 A former calf shed has been converted into a new student library and lunch room at DemoDAIRY. The new facility, which was officially opened on Tuesday, is a partnership project... READ MORE	Carbon Neutral Target Saturday, 14 June 2008 THE new chairman of DemoDAIRY, Tim Bligh, has set converting the Terang farm into a carbon-neutral operation as one of his main priorities.Mr Bligh, who was elected to the chairman’s... READ MORE
Energy Audit Sunday, 11 May 2008 TWO south-west Victorian organisations are coming together to test how energy savings can be made on farms.The South West Sustainability Partnership will help fund an audit of power usage at... READ MORE	Sustainability Partnership Sunday, 11 May 2008 TWO south-west Victorian organisations are coming together to test how energy savings can be made on farms.The South West Sustainability Partnership will help fund an audit of power usage at... READ MORE	Nutrient Levels Mapped Monday, 14 April 2008 THE nutrient levels of the soil and water at DemoDAIRY will be mapped under a new project designed to improve environmental outcomes.The project is being funded by the Heytesbury and... READ MORE
Gardiner Foundation holds meeting at DemoDAIRY Tuesday, 4 March 2008 THE Gardiner Foundation will hold its board meeting for the first time in Western Victoria when it visits DemoDAIRY next Tuesday.With assets of more than $90 million, the Geoffrey Gardiner... READ MORE	Eco Garden launched Saturday, 2 February 2008 FARMERS and gardeners in the south-west are being encouraged to return sections of their land to native vegetation under a major new initiative launched by DemoDAIRY.The organisation has just launched... READ MORE
Students and investors tour DemoDAIRY Phase Two 3030 Project results to be released at August 9 field day NIitrous oxide trial results to be revealed at information session New business manager starts at DemoDAIRY Effluent study results released Effluent study results to be released DemoDAIRY to host economic update forum Trial to demonstrate benefits of nutrient pond filter Cool cows workshop to be held at DemoDAIRY Upcoming walks Farm walks to start in January Virtual DemoDAIRY revealed New role for DemoDAIRY project manager Virtual DemoDAIRY to be unveiled (added December 4) DemoDAIRY hits world stage Study into High-tech milk harvesting facility Farm walks introducing new ideas Agri-business seminar on soon Upcoming Field Day and Tour, October 7 Important nitrous oxide trial starts Recycling project makes savings Retrofit to reduce DemoDAIRY's energy use Calf mobility tests to improve handling techniques Effluent pond energy potential to be studied Update to DemoDAIRY website Community to benefit from new function area DemoDAIRY enters milk sharing agreement New Research Facility for DemoDAIRY Carbon Neutral Green Corps workers help out Garden inspires indigenous species Calf shed converted to student facility Carbon Neutral Target Energy Audit Sustainability Partnership Nutrient Levels Mapped Gardiner Foundation holds meeting at DemoDAIRY Eco Garden launched