Dairy SA

16/06/2026

Thank You to Our Sponsors

As DairySA Innovation Day comes to a close, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to the organisations whose support helped make this event possible.

A special thank you to Dairy Australia for their commitment to supporting South Australian dairy farmers and the future of our industry.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Sol Energy Pty Ltd and to our Silver Sponsor, Sinclair Wilson for their continued and valued ongoing support.

And thank you to our Dinner and Lunch Sponsors, Halter, and South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub for helping to nourish our dairy community.

Your support plays an important role in creating opportunities for learning, innovation, and connection across the dairy industry.

Thank you for being part of DairySA Innovation Day 2026.

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10/06/2026

10/06/2026

With break out sessions, the new cohort of TAFE SA dairy students, plenty food and many great conversations, our family friendly day day is not yet over 🎉🥳

10/06/2026

Heading into the new season, dairy farmers are facing a range of important business and management decisions.

Join Greg Duncan, Dairy Australia's Farm Business Program Lead, together with experienced farm consultants Fiona Smith, Matt Harms, and Tom Farran, for insights and observations from their work with dairy farming businesses. The session will cover practical tactics to support farmers planning for and managing the impacts of increased costs and tighter margins.

This webinar is on 12 June at 12:00pm AEST and is designed to provide an update on current industry settings as well as information to support decision-making.

Register now: dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/06/03/farm-business-management-webinar---tactics-for-the-year-ahead

10/06/2026

🐄 Technology is playing an increasingly important role in modern dairy farming, and DairySA Innovation Day is all about exploring what's next.

Dan will be on site sharing how Shearwell's identification solutions help producers capture accurate livestock data, improve traceability and support everyday herd management.

If you're heading along, stop by for a chat and see what's new in livestock identification technology. Dairy SA

📍 Indoor Exhibitor Site

10/06/2026

Starting with breakfast this morning, it’s an excellent attendance today for Dairy Innovation Day

08/06/2026

Succession is one of the biggest conversations in any family farm business, but what does it actually look like in practice?

At Dairy Innovation Day 2026, Jacob and Ann Gardiner will share their real-world experience in:

“Planning for the Next Generation: Succession in a Modern Dairy Business”

Rather than theory, this session will focus on practical experiences, honest conversations and the realities of planning for the future while continuing to grow the business.

The Gardiner family will explore:
✔️ How succession planning has been considered alongside business growth
✔️ Balancing investment, system change and future planning
✔️ The role of communication and shared decision-making
✔️ Challenges faced and lessons learned along the way
✔️ Building confidence and continuity for future generations

Running a growing dairy business in Victoria, the Gardiner family has approached succession as part of a bigger picture, aligning people, business structures and farm systems to support long-term resilience.

Facilitated by Mikaela Barca, this session will provide practical insights for anyone thinking about the future of their dairy business and the people behind it.

Because succession is not just about ownership. It’s about building a business that can continue to thrive.

Join us at Dairy Innovation Day:
https://events.humanitix.com/dairysa-dairy-innovation-day-2026

08/06/2026

Last chance to join us at Dairy Innovation Day 2026

In just a few days, farmers, researchers, advisors and industry leaders will come together in Mount Gambier for a day of practical ideas, honest conversations and real on-farm experiences.

This isn't about theory.

It's about hearing directly from farmers who are adapting their systems, managing water more efficiently, exploring new technologies and making decisions that will shape the future of their businesses.

From irrigation and soil health to feed systems, virtual fencing and succession planning, the program is packed with practical insights you can take home and apply.

Plus, you'll have the opportunity to connect with exhibitors, ask questions, share experiences and catch up with others from across the dairy industry.

If you've been meaning to register, now is the time.
Don't miss out. Secure your spot today.

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/dairysa-dairy-innovation-day-2026

08/06/2026

Exhibitors Spotlight

One of the most valuable parts of Dairy Innovation Day is the chance to connect directly with the people behind the products and services you use on farm.
We’ve got a strong line-up of exhibitors joining us this year, covering everything from genetics and animal health to irrigation, pasture and farm systems.
You’ll have the chance to ask questions, see what’s new, and have real conversations about what works in your operation.
Make sure you leave time on the day to walk through the exhibitor area. There’s a lot of practical knowledge and support in one place.

Exhibitors joining us include:
Pioneer Seeds - Australia
Dairy Safe
Integrated Irrigation
SA Dairyfarmers' Association
Barenbrug Australia
Zoetis Dairy
DeLaval
GENEX Australia
Shearwell Australia
Watersolve Irrigation Mount Gambier
Westfalia Warragul
Australian Waste Engineering
Brandt Australia
Muck Runner
Effluent Solutions Australia
Agribusiness Recruitment
Nutrien Ag Solutions
4Sight Global
Spanlift Australia
Lely Australia
K2 Agri

Join us at Dairy Innovation Day https://events.humanitix.com/dairysa-dairy-innovation-day-2026