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Dairy Research Foundation Annual Symposium

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The Annual Symposium is the main fundraising event of the Dairy Research Foundation. Every year attendees have access to the latest research being conducted by the Dairy Science Group at Camden as well a vast variety of speakers from all over the globe. These speakers can be from Industry or Industry-related backgrounds, often including Australian dairy farmers.

More recently the focus has been on providing a forum for Australian speakers and showcasing successful on farm adoption of relevant practices. Both the practical topics and the low registration fees have meant a gradual increase in the number of dairy farmers attending.

The Symposium also offers the opportunity for young scientists to stage short presentations on their work. This provides the opportunity for young scientists to sharpen their presentation skills but also allows them to become familiar with the dairy industry.

2009 Symposium

This year's Symposium was held at the University of Sydney’s recently opened Liz Kernohan Conference Centre at Camden on the Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th September.

A number of exciting changes were implemented for the Symposium this year. These changes are in line with the feedback received over the past year and are aimed at increasing farmer attendance and the significance of outcomes of the event.

Milk Marketing NSW are from 2009 sponsoring the 'Dairy Science Award' having had sponsorship transferred from the NSW Food Authority. This award was presented at the Annual Dinner to Dr Roy Kellaway which was held at the lovely Gledswood Homestead and Winery, Catherine Field. The dinner was, as always, a great night for all who attended!

The committee would like to offer sincere thanks to the NSW Food Authority for its many years supporting not only the Dairy Science Award, but also the Chair of Dairy Science and Dairy Research Foundation.

The Annual Symposium is made possible by the generous support of our corporate sponsors. Thank you all for your ongoing patronage of our wonderful event!