Cooper leads dairy action plan panel

Dairy industry champion Robert Cooper has been appointed chair of a panel to lead the implementation of the NSW Dairy Industry Action Plan (DIAP), setting the foundations for future growth of the industry.

As chair, Mr Cooper will establish an implementation panel, which will be a blended membership of delivery organisations and industry stakeholders, supported by deputy chair Phil Ryan.

“My goal is to see action on the recommendations of the New South Wales DIAP and work collaboratively to drive results for the whole dairy industry, especially at the farm level,” he said.

The panel will work with industry groups and government agencies to drive delivery of the actions outlined in the plan, while monitoring and reporting on implementation over the next two years.

The Action Plan includes 28 actions across four themes:

• Research, Development and Extension — to boost productivity and profitability by investing in research tailored to NSW producers and needs;

• Confidence — to renew producer confidence and maintain community trust and support;

•Skills & Business Resilience — to build farmer, employee and service provider skills, focusing on business planning and operation, and risk management;

• Stronger Futures — to support tomorrow’s farmers by taking a targeted approach to critical infrastructure and addressing regulatory constraints or uncertainties

The NSW Dairy Industry Action Plan and the government response can be found online at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/diap