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The Genetics Australia Share Dairy Farmer
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The Genetics Australia Share Dairy Farmer Awards are
proudly presented by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, with the
assistance of the United Dairy Farmers of Victoria and Victorian
Agricultural Shows Limited.
The long time association with our principal sponsor, Genetics
Australia Co-operative Limited, has seen the program develop
into the premier share farming awards in south eastern
Australia.
Introduced in 1979, the Share Dairy Farmer Awards recognises
excellence in share farming based on key performance indicators,
including financial and business relationship management,
optimisation of available resources, pasture and feed management
and livestock management.
The objectives of the program are as follows:
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Reward top sharefarmers for
their contribution to productivity. |
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Encourage young farmers into
the dairy industry. |
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Extend the performances of the
top sharefarmers to others by way of a Farm Open Day. |
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Raise the profile of the share
farming profession. |
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Encourage the formation of a
good relationship between the share farmer and the owner.
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Entry Requirements |
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The Share Dairy Farmer Awards are open to
participants from Victoria and the Riverina district of southern
New South Wales.
The cattle on the farm are to be the bona fide property of the
sharefarmer or the farm owner and the partnership is to have
been operating together for at least two years.
Son or daughter sharefarmers are eligible to enter provided
there is a written agreement between the parties.
Entries are now open for the 2010 Genetics Australia Share Dairy Farmer Awards.
Click here to download the
Genetics Australia Share Dairy Farmer Awards Entry Form
Entries close Friday June 11 2010.
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Judging Process |
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Entrants complete a questionnaire on a
range of criteria regarding their performance and business,
which are utilised by regional judging panels in their
assessment, which includes property visits.
Regional winners qualify for statewide assessment, from which
the Share Dairy Farmer of the Year Award is determined.
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Awards Presentation |
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The Awards presentation will be held during the Royal Melbourne Dairy Show, with key Dairy Industry and Agribusiness representatives in attendance, and a strong presence of rural media.
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Prizes |
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First Prize: The title of 2010
Genetics Australia Share Dairy Farmer of the Year, semen package
to the value of $3,300 and a plaque.
Second Prize: Semen package to the value of $2,000 and a plaque.
Third Prize: Semen package to the value of $1,100 and a
plaque.
Five other trophies are awarded to the state finalists. For the
purpose of the competition, the state is divided into six
zones, covering the share farming community as equally as
possible. Each zone winner will receive semen packages to the
value of $700.
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Sponsors and partners |
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Principal Sponsor
Supported by
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Contact |
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Zoe Moroz
Agricultural Events Team Leader
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria
Melbourne Showgrounds
Epsom Road
ASCOT VALE 3032
Email: zoe.moroz@rasv.com.au
Telephone: 03 9281 7412
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2008 Awards |
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2008 Award Winners
Andrew & Joanne Theodore, Princetown - First
Matthew & Joanne Broad, Cowwarr - Second
Steven & Sally Fallon, Willow Grove - Third
Ross & Anita Cook, Edi Upper – Livestock Management Award
Andrew & Nicole Griffiths, Tongala – Good total feed utilisation in drought conditions
Lucas & Kylie Liccardello, Kardella – Drought recovery under a dry land system
Bruce & Kylie Hill, Carpendeit – Pasture Improvement Award
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2007 Awards |
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2007 Award Winners
The 2007 Share Dairy Farmer of the Year is: Wayne & Leah Brunt, Newry
2007 State Finalists were:
Wayne & Leah Brunt, Newry
Steve & Sally Fallon, Willow Grove
Peter & Rachel Romans, Kergunyah
Brett Nutting & Jodi Probert, Glen Alvie
Aaron Bidmade & Sarah Beard, Koroit
Dehne Vinnicombe & Sarah Fairbrother, Mitiamo
Adam & Natalie Roberts, Camperdown
2007 Group Runners-up were:
Hugh & Kaylene Jones, Simpson
Matthew & Joanne Broad, Cowwarr
Wayne & Kristie Cocksedge, Welshpool
Warwick & Karen Baum, Jindivick
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2009 Awards |
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The Royal Melbourne Show hosted the 2009 Share Dairy Farmer Awards on Friday 18 September.
2009 Award Winners
Phillip & Julieanne Bond, Taroon - First Prize
Mark & Narelle McDonald, Dederang - Second Prize
Matthew & Joanne Broad, Cowwaar - Third Prize
Lucas & Kylie Licciardello, Kardella - Most Improved entrant Award
Adam & Natalie Roberts, Camperdown - Livestock Management Award
Bruce & Kylie Hill, Carpendeit - Community & Industry Award
Contact
Zoe Moroz
Agricultural Events Team Leader
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria
Melbourne Showgrounds
Epsom Road
ASCOT VALE 3032
Email:
zoe.moroz@rasv.com.au
Telephone: 03 9281 7412
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