YDN - SA Tour 2025

🚜 Young Dairy Network South Australia Study Tour

1518 September 2025 | Hosted by WestVic Dairy YDN

TheWestVic Dairy Young Dairy Network (YDN)is proud to host an exciting study tour across South Australia andYDN members from all regions of Australia are encouraged to register!

Thanks to the generous support of theDemoDAIRY FoundationandGardiner Foundation, this tour offers young dairy professionals a unique opportunity to explore innovative dairy farming systems, career pathways, and agribusiness ventures all while building lasting industry connections.

🌾 Whats in Store?

Participants will visit a diverse mix of farms and agri-enterprises acrossTailem Bend, Mount Compass, Delamere, Tintinara, Bool Lagoon, Mount Schank, and Croxton East, diving into themes like:

• Family Collaboration & Succession
• Robotics & Automation for Growth
• Next-Gen Leadership & Diversification
• Equity Partnerships & Career Pathways
• Diversification & Entrepreneurship

🧭 Itinerary Overview

🟩 Monday 15 Sept

• 7:00 AM Depart Terang
• 2:00 PM Visit dairy farm nearThe Retreat, SA
• 4:30 PM Arrive at accommodation inTailem Bend

🟩 Tuesday 16 Sept

• 9:00 AM Depart accommodation
• 10:30 AM Visit robotic dairy nearMount Compass
• 1:30 PM Visit dairy with value-add focus inDelamere
• 6:30 PM Dinner with SA YDN

🟩 Wednesday 17 Sept

• 9:00 AM Depart accommodation
• 10:20 AM Visit dairy nearTintinara
• 2:20 PM Visit share-farming operation inBool Lagoon
• 6:30 PM Dinner with Southern SA YDN

🟩 Thursday 18 Sept

• 9:15 AM Visit diversified dairy/poultry business inMount Schank
• 1:00 PM Visit garlic agribusiness inCroxton East
• 5:00 PM Return to Terang

💡 Why Join?

• Innovative Mindsets: Learn from farms embracing robotics, equity models & diversification
• Strategic Networking: Build connections with peers and industry leaders

📝 Participant Expectations

• Actively contribute to group discussions
• Submit a report on two farms, working in a group of 23 people
• Share insights with fellow YDN members
• Provide content for YDN social media

💰 Cost & Value

• Subsidised participant contribution: $425
• (Includes travel, accommodation, and most meals. Participants cover drinks and dinner on the first night, plus travel to/from Terang.)
• Total value of the tour: Approx.$1,000 per person

Eligibility

Open to all YDN members Australia-wide. Priority given to Western District dairy members. Service provider members welcome.

📣 Register Now!

Spots are limited dont miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience.

If you need more information

📧Email:liza@westvicdairy.com.au

📞Contact: Liza Fahey 0408 141 820