Paul Roderick grew up surrounded by dairy and always knew he would return to his family farm which has gone through plenty of changes across the generations. In this week's episode chat he shares about the evolution of the family farm, we chat about grazing grass in the subtropics and the challenges facing not only Queensland dairy but the industry as a whole and he shares why he is passionate about being involved within industry, recently becoming Chair of the Dairy Australia Board.

GROUNDS FOR GROWTH CONFERNCE 2025

Dairy Australia is hosting a soil and pasture biodiversity event in Warrnambool on 4-6 March 2025. A first-ever for the Australian dairy industry, Grounds for Growth will support farmers with adopting multi-species pastures and other management practices. The three-day event focuses on the benefits, challenges and practical dairy farmer experiences of adopting soil and pasture systems to improve soil health and function. It will include a strong panel of expert speakers from Australia and internationally, including regenerative agriculture specialist from Massey University in NZ, Professor Danny Donaghy, and Irish expert on multispecies planting Dr John Finn from Teagsac.

Australian farmers who are successfully using biodiverse practices on farm will also present at the event, and there will be in-person and virtual farm tours for attendees. By attending the event, dairy farmers will be better equipped to make informed decisions about the right soil and pasture systems for their individual farming needs.

Registration is open and available via the link https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/soils-and-water/soil-management-and-fertility/grounds-for-growth

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