Business Supporters
Thank you to our Business Supporters:
Dairy Australia
Dairy Australia is the national services body for the Australian dairy industry, funded by a combination of levies paid by dairy farmers and matching payments from the Commonwealth Government for eligible research and development (R&D) activities.
Dairy Australia's purpose is to support the profitability and sustainability of dairy farming. It works closely with levy payers and other important stakeholders to understand their needs and shape its investment priorities. Dairy Australia provides practical tools, services and advice to assist farming operations and the dairy supply chain. Its investments in innovation are focused on increasing farm productivity and the global competitiveness of the Australian dairy industry.
This includes attracting people to the industry, building skills, providing insights, informing policy formation and trade relations, promoting the benefits of dairy to consumers and meeting community expectations on issues such as environmental impact and animal welfare.
Dairy Australia's structure comprises a head office in Melbourne which supports on the ground delivery of services by eight regional teams located in dairy regions across the country.
Dairy Australia works closely with a wide range of industry, government and research organisations to advance the interests of dairy farmers. This includes Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF), state dairy farmer organisations, Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF), the Gardiner Dairy Foundation, state and federal Governments, other Rural R&D Corporations (RDCs) and University research bodies. Dairy Australia's partnership funding arrangements with these organisations in major industry investments maximises the value of the dairy levy.
Local Land Services (LLS)
Local Land Services is a regional-focused NSW Government agency delivering quality customer services to farmers, landholders and the wider community.
We help people make better decisions about the land they manage and assist rural and regional communities to be profitable and sustainable into the future.
We connect people with groups, information, support and funding to improve agricultural productivity and better manage our natural resources. Our experienced staff can answer questions on issues including:
- agricultural production
- biosecurity
- natural resource management
- help during emergencies.
We can support you with information and resources to:
- improve your agricultural productivity
- control declared pests and meet your legal obligations
- manage and improve our natural resources.
Local Land Services is governed by our Chair and Board of Chairs, who are responsible for the performance of the organisation across NSW.
AusVeg
AUSVEG is the national peak industry body for Australia’s vegetable, potato and onion growers, representing one third of the national horticulture industry output - $5.8 billion in vegetable production value of the $16.3 billion total horticulture production.
AUSVEG is owned by growers for growers, and is committed to growing the vegetable, potato and onion industry through advocacy to government, representing grower interests, and delivering high-quality services and programs to those growers in areas such as biosecurity, communications and extension, sustainability, and international trade.
AUSVEG also has a strong focus on driving vegetable consumption and works closely with like-minded industries and associations to promote consumer behaviour change and healthy eating, for the benefit of all Australians, as well as the wider vegetable, potato and onion industry.
In partnership with the International Fresh Produce Association – Australia New Zealand, AUSVEG co-hosts Hort Connections, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest horticulture conference, which showcases services and products available to growers and industry, and also fosters discussion and collaboration around the industry’s most important and pressing issues.
Beef & Lamb New Zealand
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is funded by farmers through commodity levies paid on all sheep, beef, and dairy cattle processed in New Zealand. These levies fund targeted programmes that deliver real results – on the farm, in the market, and at the policy table.
A key part of our strategic plan involves building a stronger presence in the regions to help us stay connected with farmers. This ensures we provide tools, services, and information that are relevant and add value to your farming business.
We work closely with farmers to identify the most critical priorities to achieve our vision of thriving sheep and beef farmers, now and in the future. In the extension space, we partner with the B+LNZ Farmer Council, enhancing our ‘by farmers, for farmers’ approach in delivering regional extension, events, and products.
We are increasing our investment behind the farm gate and will be setting up the following new initiatives:
- Supporting farmers: Facilitating small group learning in B+LNZ-led Focus and Innovation groups to help farmers adapt and adopt tools, technology, and management systems.
- Setting up regional ‘Hub’ farms and partnerships: Encouraging farmer connection and shared learning while addressing local challenges and opportunities.
- Delivering high-quality extension and regional events: Continuing our commitment to providing valuable learning opportunities.
- Attracting, growing, and supporting young people in our sector.
- Working with Māori farmers and Māori farming entities.
We also focus on research and innovation, advocacy, and energising the sector. Our goal is to maximise farm productivity and profitability with all our investments and report back to farmers transparently on our progress and achievements.
Visit www.beeflambnz.com to find out more.
CottonInfo |
CottonInfo: Helping You Grow – CottonInfo is an initiative of industry partners CRDC, Cotton Australia, and Cotton Seed Distributors Ltd designed to connect cotton growers and consultants with research. The CottonInfo team – made up of Regional Extension Officers, Technical Leads and myBMP Managers – takes the research and development invested in by CRDC and turns it into practical information and knowledge that’s designed to Help You Grow: grow cotton, grow knowledge, and grow industry connections.
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The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) plans, invests in, and manages research, development, and extension (RD&E) for fishing and aquaculture and the wider community, and ensures the resulting knowledge and innovation is adopted for impact.
FRDC works with diverse and geographically dispersed stakeholders including Indigenous, commercial, aquaculture and recreational fishing while also delivering benefit to the Australian community.
FRDC’s research outputs are aimed at increasing economic, social, and environmental outcomes for Australian fishing, aquaculture, and the wider community.
An important area of FRDC investment is the development of people to increase knowledge, capacity, and capability of the fishing and aquaculture sectors to reach their full potential.
TNQ Drought Hub
Drought has significant impact on the wellbeing of people and communities.
Zespri
Zespri is 100 percent owned by current and former kiwifruit growers and has a global team of 850 based in Mount Maunganui and throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Our purpose is to help people, communities and the environment thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit, and we work with 2,800 growers in New Zealand and 1,500 growers offshore to provide consumers with fresh, healthy and great-tasting Zespri Green, RubyRed and SunGold Kiwifruit. In 2023/24, we supplied 164.2 million trays of kiwifruit to consumers in more than 50 markets, and recorded global operating revenue of NZ$4.21 billion.
Zespri is committed to sustainability, with areas of improvement identified right through the supply chain including our pledge that by 2025 we will use 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging, do more to help the environment, and work with our partners to be carbon positive by 2035
RM Consulting Group Pty Ltd |
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RMCG is a multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in environment, agriculture and communities. We provide advice to government agencies, water authorities, institutions and private sector clients in the fields of environment, water, agriculture, economics and communities.
We apply our expertise and insight to drive sustainable resource use. RMCG provides policy, planning and technical consulting services to ensure a healthy future for the environment, industry and communities by helping them to plan and implement change.
RMCG is one of Australia’s strongest regionally focused consulting groups. We have achieved this position through a commitment to the sustainable development of rural industries and communities.
RMCG is a Certified B Corp
As a Certified Benefit Corporation (B Corp), we’re part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.
We are a for-profit company that is committed to using our business as a force for good. We are dedicated to using our resources and influence to create positive social and environmental impact, not just financial success.
B Corp aligns with our purpose, values and strategy. As a B Corp, we’re counted among businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.
Dairy NZ
As an industry-good organisation, we help farmers lead the world in sustainable dairying by investing in research, new solutions and advocacy. We believe that dairy has a bright and positive future and, that by working together with farmers and others, we can achieve purposeful change. We exist to progress a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming.