Scholarships for dairy leaders

The Gardiner Dairy Foundation continues to support the development of people and communities by investing in leadership programs that strengthen the dairy industry.

Market report for 16th and 17th August 2018 Wednesday Fat Sale head 167. Thursday Bull and Cow Sale, 30 bulls, 338 cows.

With a decrease of 69, the yarding of cattle sold to good demand this week. Some very good vealers - getting harder for agents to find - sold with a top of 340 cents per kg which was 5 cents less than last week. Steers topped at 292.6 to be 8 cents less, and good heifers sold to increased demand with some very good heifers offered. 37 heifers made to 312.6, up 1 cent 30 steers made to 292.2, down 7 cents 93 veal made to 340, down 15 cents The yard average was back 4 cents to 248. Demand for cows was stronger on Thursday with 338 head yarded, the top was up 33 cents to 271.2, and the cow average was up 21 cents to 184.2. Bulls sold to 246.2, with 30 on offer the top was up, and the bull average was 205.6. The yard average was up 15 cents to 187.3.

Vealers 2 Limo 1 Limo 2 Limo 1 Limo 1 Blue 960 1 B/Lim C&M Wareing, Warragul Steers 1 Spck 1 Ang 7 Ang Heifers 1 Char C Vilcins, Nar Nar Goon 1 Lim JL Tyrrell, Yarragon 7 Ang G Gee, Pakenham Export Cows & Heifers 1 Ang Seaview Park, Seaview 2 Limo JF Britt, Lillico 2 Limo D Britt, Lillico 1 Ang J Anderson, Trafalgar 2 Ang G Gee, Pakenham 5 Ang Pullut Invest., Morwell 2 Her Stewart & Ernst, Toongabie Dariy Cows 3 Frie G&H Fisher, Buln Buln 1 Frie LR & KM Hansch, Hallora 2 Frie Bonnie View, Drouin Sth 1 Frie SC & EA Williams, Yann. 2 Frie LR& KM Hansch, Hallora 2 Frie Upston Farms, Drouin 2 Frie LR & KM Hansch, Hallora Steers

2 Frie Bulls 1 Limo 1 Ang 2 L/Rd

Malanik Farm, Trafalgar 365 Malanik Farm, Trafalgar 370 Malanik Farm, Trafalgar 370 Malanik Farm, Trafalgar 350 A McNamara, Poowong Nth 300 B&A Marslen, Willow Gve G Gee, Pakenham G Gee, Pakenham G&H Fisher, Buln Buln

P&H Hatswell, Neerim East C&S Russell, Drouin Sth R&R Ellen, Erica

340

450 580 400

470 485 391

495 680 545 570 592 565 613

533 825 705 690 660 583 595

555

840 870 685

340.0 1241 328.0 1213 326.0 1206 325.0 1137 320.0

305.2

292.2 281.0 275.6

287.2 269.2 260.0

271.2 263.2 263.2 229.6 225.0 215.6 215.0

222.0 220.0 212.0 210.0 210.0 210.0 210.0

238.6

1037

1314 1629 1102

1349 1305 1018

1342 1789 1434 1308 1332 1218 1316

1184 1815 1494 1449 1386 1217 1249

1324

246.2 2068 230.0 2001 219.6 1504 1. NGL, 2.

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Applications are currently open for the 2019 Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP), with aspiring dairy leaders encouraged to apply for the once in a lifetime opportunity that immerses participants in a series of unique experiences to develop their leadership capabilities.

The Gardiner Dairy Foundation invests $55,000 to fund a successful ARLP Victorian dairy applicant each year, to participate in the program alongside more than 31 successful applicants from diverse backgrounds, industries and communities. The program is crucial for the greater good of rural, regional and remote Australia.

Yannathan dairy farmer, Lauren Finger is currently completing the ARLP funded by Gardiner in 2018.

“The Gardiner Dairy Foundation fosters the development of dairy leaders and has allowed me to take part in mind blowing experiences that have me stepping completely out of my comfort zone.

“The reward of getting away from the farm and being able to network with other leaders throughout all industries has been invaluable to my effectiveness as a leader and my ability to bring fresh ideas to the farm and to the dairy industry,” said Lauren.

Gardiner Dairy Foundation chief executive officer Dr Clive Noble, said Gardiner’s sponsorship of Lauren had provided a pathway allowing her to develop her natural leadership skills.

The Foundation encourages aspiring dairy leaders to follow her footsteps toward a vibrant dairy future.

“Supporting dairy farmers like Lauren has always been a high focus area for the Gardiner Dairy Foundation.

Lauren has shown strength and determination through all of her endeavours and truly embodies all of the makings of a fantastic leader and asset to the dairy industry.

“We know that with her training through the ARLP program, she will continue to succeed in making a difference,” Dr Noble said.

Applications for the 2019 ARLP scholarship are now open, and will close on Sunday, September 30, 2018.

Victorian Dairy farmers interested in applying can visit the following website to submit their application: https://rural-leaders.org.au /our-programs/arlp/