Real stories
The stories on this page are about dairy farmers on farms around Australia. Find out how other farmers manage their people issues and get some ideas you can use on your own farm.
The art of letting goA self-confessed micro-manager, Chris Brander was surprised at how easy it was to hand over more responsibility to his staff; and delighted with the benefits which were almost instant. Read more |
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Everyone can be a winnerNoel and Ann Campbell have employed staff for the past 22 years. They have learnt that everyone can win when employees stay for the long-term, making it well worth the effort involved in achieving a successful working relationship. Read more |
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Backpackers, a win:win arrangementFor the past five years, Julie and Raoul Pridham have included backpackers in the mix of staff they employ for their 1000-cow autumn-calving dairy herd at Yanakie in South Gippsland, Victoria. Employing backpackers has not only filled a need for the farm business, it has also enriched the family’s life, getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds. Read more |
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Leasing works both waysLeasing a property enabled Ian and Alice Holloway to run a bigger dairy operation than they otherwise could have afforded. For land holders Stephen and Sarah Crooke, leasing allowed them to retain the family farm and home, whilst freeing up time and energy to concentrate on their gourmet ice cream business. Read more |
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Easing into retirementNeville Hallyburton plans to work on his dairy farm as long as he remains fit and healthy, but it hasn’t stopped the family developing a succession plan for the business which includes regular father and son fishing trips. Read more |
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Get the bike, get the helmet
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Simple ways to make things happen
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Shortcut through the mazeLyndell Cope has discovered that The People in Dairy website is her shortcut through the maze of information related to employment issues. Read more |
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