Murray Dairy Team

• FRPHA, MPH, BHSc, Prof.Dip.Coaching

Kylie grew up on a dairy farm in New Zealand, and spent most of her university years share farming in the Waikato region. She has extensive experience in public health, with a focus on emergency response including the COVID-19 pandemic, infectious outbreaks, and climate-related emergencies. Kylie has both hands-on farming experience and a deep understanding of how environmental changes affect communities.

Contact Kylie about:

• Murray Dairy’s strategy and programs
• Industry strategy, data, trends & information
• Industry and regional partnership opportunities
• Corporate activities
 

kylie.mckee@murraydairy.com.au | 03 4811 6008

• MSciAg, GradCertSustAg, GradCertAgHlthyMed, BSciAg

Amy’s enthusiasm for advancement in agriculture is shown through her various commitments to industry committees, boards and regional support groups.

Contact Amy about:

• Regional industry issues including water policy.
• Strategic dairy projects and investment opportunities.
• Murray Dairy Board.
• Board and general enquiries.

amyf@murraydairy.com.au | 03 4811 6008

• Post Dairy Farmer Owner 15yrs, Cert IV Ag & Hort

Liz grew up and worked on her parents Wyuna dairy farm before taking ownership in the 80’s with her husband. She provides general project and administration support to Murray Dairy staff and farmers.

Contact Liz about:

• Membership applications.
• Updating contact and subscription details.
• Access to reports and upcoming events.
• Board and general enquiries.

lizb@murraydairy.com.au | 03 4811 6008

• Experience in financial and legal administration field for over 25yrs

Megan has extensive administration experience and enjoys supporting and learning more about the dairy industry in the region.

Contact Megan about:

• Administration and forms.
• Administration and forms.
• General enquiries.

meganb@murraydairy.com.au | 03 4811 6008

 

• Cert IV Ag

Phoebe has a strong passion for the Dairy Industry and after moving to Northern Victoria in 2017, Phoebe developed an appreciation for dairy in the region and the people within it. Prior to her role with Murray Dairy, Phoebe worked in a variety of roles within Agriculture. These areas included Veterinary work, station work, agribusiness, and livestock sales.

Contact Phoebe about:

• Young Dairy Network events and groups.
• Murray Dairy workshops and services.
• Industry programs and services.

phoebe.dillon@dairyaustralia.com.au | 0438 638 676

• BSciAg, Cert III Ag

Bec has a background in ruminant nutrition and is passionate about helping and guiding people within the industry to drive optimum production. Bec and her partner are currently involved in their family dairy farm with her role being the raising of calves.

Contact Bec about:

• Regional projects and partnerships.
• Feeding Pasture for Profit.
• Silage quality workshops (Top Fodder).
• Nutrition fundamentals along with Feedbase PMR, TMR.

becw@murraydairy.com.au | 0493 060 095

• Post Dairy Farm Owner (25yrs) and Countdown milk quality & Repro right advisor.

Ross has experience in the region as both a farmer and service provider and has developed and maintained relationships with many of Murray Dairy's key stakeholders whilst delivering content which addresses some of the more challenging areas of animal husbandry.

Contact Ross about:

• Transition management.
• Euthanasia of livestock courses.
• Mastitis management and prevention.
• Downer cow management.
• Lameness.
• Calf management.

rread@murraydairy.com.au | 0438 906 613

• Post Dairy Farm Owner and Commercial Dairy & Animal Health Representative (30yrs)

Russell has extensive experience assisting and advising farmers and rural resellers in the Murray Dairy region on animal health farm inputs and planning to improve productivity and performance. He enjoys helping farmers develop strategies to take stock and plan the next steps in their business.

Contact Russell about:

• Delivery of Our Farm Our Plan.
• Farm Fitness Checklist.
• Regional Network Groups and the Regional Extension and Education Committee.
• General Murray Dairy extension courses.

russellh@murraydairy.com.au | 0438 921 904

• Post Dairy Farmer Owner 15yrs, MAgBus, GradDipSecEd, GradCertEd(TESOL), Cert IV TAE, Food Safety Auditor

Shane is passionate about the challenges that the dairy industry faces in attracting, training and retaining good staff. His diverse career as a dairy farmer, educator and extension officer provides him with practical experience in all things HR.

Contact Shane about:

• Navigating any challenges to do with compliance and people management.
• Training on the ESKi (Employment Starter Kit).
• Leadership development.
• Getting started as an employer.
• Navigating any challenges to do with compliance and people management.

shane.byrne@murraydairy.com.au | 0402 971 593

• AssocDegAppSci (Chem), DipHRM, Cert IV TAE

Melva has an extensive background in extension, working predominantly in the people space. She is passionate about equality for regional people regarding opportunities for education and career pathways in the dairy industry, along with supporting rural business to develop a sustainable workforce.

Contact Melva about:

• Pathways into Dairy.
• Collaboration projects - community engagement and education.
• Tertiary related training programs.
• Social wellbeing and enhancement of regional livelihoods.

melvat@murraydairy.com.au | 0439 667 425

• PhD (grazing dairy cow nutrition) BAgSci, BSci

Yvette has a passion for agricultural research and the dairy industry. She is driven to see improvements which makes the industry future proof and sustainable both economically and environmentally.

Contact Yvette about:

• Dairy research and innovation projects (Murray region).
• Dairy research and data analysis. 

yvettew@murraydairy.com.au | 0417 168 535