Dairy Feedbase
Boosting productivity through smarter feed and farm management.
DairyFeedbase is a long-term joint venture between Dairy Australia, Gardiner Foundation, and Agriculture Victoria, focused on improving feed efficiency, animal health, and farm profitability.
Combining farm-based research at Ellinbank and Hamilton SmartFarms with advanced technology and bioscience, DairyFeedbase delivers practical insights into feed, soil, and animal nutrition.
Key outcomes include better milk production without increased feed input, improved heat stress management, and enhanced early-lactation nutrition. Current research is tackling fertiliser reduction, optimised forage management, improved heifer retention, and real-time decision-making using on-farm data.
This work supports more efficient, profitable and sustainable dairy systems across Victoria and beyond.
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