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Get the latest updates from Gardiner including industry news, community stories and insights shaping Victoria’s dairy sector.

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

Gardiner Foundation Tertiary Scholarship applications now open for 2025

Students from Victorian dairy communities who plan to start their tertiary studies in 2025 are invited to apply for one of seven Tertiary Scholarships. Each

Applications now open for Australian Rural Leadership Program Course 32

Regional Australia is growing, and with growth comes new challenges and opportunities. Are you ready to lead through these changes? If so, the Australian Rural

Big boost for Victoria’s dairy communities

For 22 years, the Gardiner Foundation Community Grants program has enabled not-for-profit organisations in Victoria’s dairy communities to create and lead projects that help locals

Investing in farm safety and diversity in Agriculture

The Victorian Government is supporting key agriculture industry bodies. Gardiner Foundation will receive $610,000 to engage culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in agricultural regions.

Gardiner Foundation Community Showcase Event

Gardiner Foundation is holding a unique event to share the latest trends and insights from your region, network with fellow farmers and community members and

Reflections from the 2024 Young Dairy Network Conference

Cow, courage and curiosity were the themes of the 2024 Young Dairy Network (YDN) Conference held in Wollongong, NSW. Gardiner Foundation sponsored six young farmers.

Dairy Innovation Open Day at Ellinbank SmartFarm

Farmers will get a first-hand look at the latest research under way at the SmartFarm to improve soils and pasture, optimise animal nutrition and reduce