Dairy discussion groups enable dairy farmers to share ideas and learn from each other’s experiences. A dairy farmer discussion group is a group of people engaged in the business of dairy farming.

The group may have either a specific focus (eg mastitis) or cover a number of topics throughout the year. Groups can be established to solve a particular problem with a short timeframe or they can be ongoing.

Discussion groups are a flagship initiative of the extension support provided to dairy farmers in supporting their business development and have historically been run as face to face gatherings. Changes to the business operating environment as a result of COVID-19 have required Dairy Australia to develop ways for discussion groups to continue effectively in an online environment. These new modes of delivery use several online platforms to enable participants to partake in the dairy discussion group experience.

Dairy Business Network

Central DBN

Cooryong DBN

Goulburn DBN

Kyabram DBN

North West DBN

Rochester DBN

Local Discussion Groups

Deniliquin DG

Kyabram DG

Loddon-Leitchville DG

Milawa Oks DG

North East Valleys DG

North West Kerang DG

Numurkah DG

Riverina DG

Tower Hill DG

WestVic DG

Topical Discussion Groups

Agronomy Network DG

Drying Off

Learning Space for REOs

Low Stress Calving

Milking Cows for Profit DG

Pre-milking teat preparation

ReproRight and InCalf Advisor Forum

Smarter Irrigation Support Group - Mepunga East

Women in Dairy - Gippsland

Young Dairy Network

Campaspe YDN

Gippsland YDN

Riverina YDN

Tatura-Kyabram YDN