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New trial seeks to help farming communities get Back on Track
Recruitment is now open for farming community members in three key dairy farming regions across Victoria to take part in a free trial of a
Building farmer resilience: Insights from Professor Jacki Schirmer
It’s easy to feel a little over the ‘R’ word in reference to Resilience, according to Professor Jacki Schirmer, lead researcher on the Regional Wellbeing
Growing Support: Enhancing Mental Health and Wellbeing in Farming Communities
Victoria-based dairy farmer and rural mental health counsellor, Sarah Crosthwaite, has travelled across 11 countries to explore innovative ways to address mental health challenges faced
Research about young people’s employment pathways in agri-food
We would like to invite young people (aged 15-35 years) to participate in a 10–15-minute survey, and/or interview about their employment pathways in agriculture and
Moyhu Dairy Farmer Presents Greenhouse Gas Research at Dairy Science Symposium
Moyhu dairy farmer Leah Garnett presented her innovative findings on greenhouse gas abatement at the Australasian Dairy Science Symposium (ADSS) at its 2024 November conference
Gardiner Foundation 2025 New Zealand Study Tour
Applications are now open for the Gardiner Foundation 2025 New Zealand Study Tour. The Tour will visit the South Island of New Zealand over eight
Studying in the city sets up regional midwife for success
Experiencing midwifery as a student in a metropolitan area has provided regional student Chelsea Hicks with deeper insights into the complex aspects of nursing and
Gardiner sponsors emerging ag leaders as Crawford Fund Scholars
To foster future leaders in agriculture, Gardiner Foundation sponsored two outstanding students, Emily de Haan and Luke Rathsmann, as Crawford Fund scholars for 2024.
Dairy leader’s mental health mission
Mental health issues are on the rise for people on the land. The Farmer Wellbeing Report from the National Farmers Federation and Norco Foods calls
Australian Dairy Conference (ADC) Innovators Award
ADC is seeking innovative ideas, research projects and scientific-based outcomes to enhance Australia’s dairy industry. Application have opened for a new dairy innovation competition.
Gardiner Foundation announces Andrew Metcalfe AO as chair elect
Andrew Metcalfe AO, a former senior Australian public servant and policymaker, will join the Board as a Director at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in
Securing the next generation in farming and food careers research survey
Researchers are investigating how and why young people aged 15-35 years enter, stay or leave jobs and careers in the agri-food sector, including farming, farm