Case Studies
Real farmer stories
Experiences with DFMC
Tradition meets innovation
Three generations of the Gazzola family work together to run a dairy farm at Jervois in South Australia. Who: The Gazzola family What: Milking up to 200 cows, predominantly Holsteins Where: 1700-hectare farm at Jervois, South Australia The youngest family member who works full-time on the farm is Rupert.
A Committed Dairy Family
The bustling, busy house of Queensland-based DFMC dairy farmers Duncan and Mary McInnes reflects the energy and enthusiasm the entire family has for the dairy industry. Who: McInnes Bros Trust – Duncan, Ross and Morris and their families (In photo from lt to rt: Duncan McInnes, Ruth and Geoffrey
A Passion For Profitable Crossbred Cows
Describing the composition of Clayton Alley’s dairy herd is no easy job, with the herd comprising a diverse mix of crossbred cows that are one of the keys to the high profitability of his business. Who: Clayton and Kristy Alley, Moo Moo Dairies – X-breds for profit, Riverie What:
Skyring Family
Managed Growth in the Mary Valley Whilst national dairy production is forecast to remain steady over 2023/2024, there are farms within the Co-operative that are bucking this trend. Rod and Sharon Skyring, with their children Brittany and Zachary milk, on average, 300 Jerseys in the picturesque Mary Valley (south
