Dairy SA Dairy Innovation Day 2026

Dairy SA Dairy Innovation Day 2026

Dairy Innovation Day 2026 brings together farmers, researchers, advisors and industry leaders for a practical, forward‑looking day focused on Smart Dairying – Leading the Way. Held on 10 June 2026 at The Barn Palais, Mt Gambier, the event will explore how dairy businesses are innovating to grow productive pastures, manage water more efficiently and build resilient systems for the future. Through a combination of technical presentations, real‑world farmer case studies, expert panels and interactive discussions, attendees will gain insights into irrigation performance, soil health under irrigation, feed system transitions, and business adaptation under water and seasonal pressure. From policy and advocacy updates through to global perspectives on water‑limited farming systems, Dairy Innovation Day 2026 is designed to deliver practical ideas, informed conversation and clear take‑home value for dairy businesses navigating change.

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Breakfast

Water Policy, Planning and Food Security: What’s Shaping the Landscape

Join Dan Jordan from the Department for Environment and Water for an overview of national and state water policy, regulation and planning, and how these frameworks are shaping food security and the future of irrigated agriculture. Facilitated by Andrew Cavill Chair, DairySA.

The breakfast start at 7 am finishing at 8 am

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DairySA Innovation Day Dinner

Hear from Grant Stuart as he shares an international perspective on groundwater use, water rights and policy, exploring what highly water-limited regions across the Middle East and North Africa can teach Australian agriculture about adaptation, innovation and resilience.

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