Farm System Evaluator



Farm System Evaluator supports dairy farm businesses with making an informed decision about their options and readiness for a farm system change, before undertaking any significant investment. Farmers have access to our farm system experts and a range of resources including an online tool.

Online tool

The Farm System Evaluator online tool assesses a dairy farm’s readiness to adopt a new farm system involving feeding and housing infrastructure. Designed for farm owners and managers that are considering a system change, the tool involves answering a set of questions about a farm business across key management areas.

Farmers using the tool will be equipped with:

  • Guidance on the farm system options best suited to their goals and needs.
  • Visualising and preparing for the changes through a strategic and action plan.
  • Understanding the benefits and limitations of operating with different feeding and housing infrastructure.

Access the online tool and additional resources below. Also discover Our Farm, Our Plan - a related program supporting dairy farmers to set long term goals, improve business performance and manage risk.

Workshop

Farmers can also receive support from Dairy Australia’s farm system experts by attending a two-day workshop. It offers a great opportunity to connect with and learn from other farmers that are considering a farm system change.

The workshop will enable farmers to:

  • Outline their business objectives to determine the most suitable farm system.
  • Share initial versions of their strategic and action plans for group feedback.
  • Make an informed decision about the options and considerations for investing in a new system.
  • Get ready to start the planning, implementation and operation of their chosen system.

For more information on the workshop, email Karen Romano, National Feeding & Farm Systems Lead at Dairy Australia.

Discover more


X
You're viewing the Dairy Australia website. To view regional dairy information, select a region.
X
Cookies help Dairy Australia improve your website experience. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.
Confirm