Australian Fodder Industry Association Ltd 2015 Calendar
Australian Fodder Industry Association Ltd About AFIA The Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) is the peak body for the Australian fodder industry connecting all sectors of the supply chain from seed to feed. Since AFIA was established in 1996 our network has worked to help the fodder industry grow through sharing information, assisting trade, and promoting research and development. We also work closely with government regulators to ensure our members have a favourable environment to do business in. In 2007 the fodder industry had an estimated value of $1.5 billion, a figure that continues to grow assisted by AFIA s work. Over the past 15 years the export industry alone has grown from 100,000 mt to 600,000 mt of fodder products exported. The fodder industry is one of the most important industries in Australian agriculture, underpinning production in dairy, livestock, horticulture and other intensive industries. Our Mission To provide leadership to the Australian fodder industry and, by engaging members and stakeholders, ensure a favourable environment for members to do business in. What does AFIA do? AFIA is the voice for the fodder industry in Australia Works with government, regulators and other industry bodies on behalf of members tackling industry issues including transport, research and development, safety, and market access Provides forums for the fodder industry to discuss important industry matters and concerns Runs the annual Australian national fodder conference Provides fodder market information Provides a platform for members to actively network through events, tours and online Member benefits The ability to actively shape the future of AFIA and the Australian fodder industry Access to the latest in fodder industry news and information Member rates to attend AFIA event; the Australian National Fodder Conference, overseas study tours and AFIA grower updates Free marketing support for your business on the AFIA website Become a member of AFIA today and gain access to our national network fodder industry professionals. If you are a grower, contractor, exporter, researcher or service provider with a business that relies on the Australian Fodder Industry this is the network that will help you grow your business. To join AFIA call the office on 03 9530 02199 or visit www.afia.org.au Acknowledgements Editor Caitlin Scholfield AFIA Industry Development Manager Design and production Di Holding, AnDi Communications www.andicom.com.au 2015 Australian School Terms * State Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Queensland 27 Jan 2 Apr 20 Apr 26 Jun 13 Jul 18 Sep 6 Oct 11 Dec New South Wales 28 Jan 2 Apr 21 Apr 26 Jun 14 Jul 18 Sep 6 Oct 16 Dec Australian Capital Territory 2 Feb 10 Apr 27 Apr 3 Jul 20 Jul 25 Sep 12 Oct 18 Dec Victoria 28 Jan 27 Mar 13 Apr 26 Jun 13 Jul 18 Sep 5 Oct 18 Dec Tasmania 4 Feb 2 Apr 20 Apr 3 Jul 20 Jul 25 Sep 12 Oct 17 Dec South Australia 27 Jan 10 Apr 27 Apr 3 Jul 20 Jul 25 Sep 12 Oct 11 Dec Western Australia 2 Feb 2 Apr 20 Apr 3 Jul 20 Jul 25 Sep 12 Oct 17 Dec Northern Territory 27 Jan 2 Apr 13 Apr 19 Jun 20 Jul 25 Sep 5 Oct 10 Dec * Term dates may include pupil free days Australian Fodder Industry Association Ltd 2014 Photos Most of the photos in this calendar were submitted to the 2014 AFIA Photo Competition sponsored by Integrated Packaging. They have been taken by AFIA members and promote their industry, the Australian Fodder Industry. The cover photo this year is by Allan Neale. The photos used in the AFIA advertisements are by Lynda Snowden. Disclaimer: The information presented in this document has been prepared with due care, is accurate at the time of writing (September 2014) and is provided in good faith. Australian Fodder Industry Association Ltd, its employees and contractors do not accept any responsibility for consequences which may arise from recommendations made or acceptance of information.
Faces of AFIA Chair Ann Collins Grower/contractor QLD Vice Chairman Peter Gillett Grower/exporter WA Secretary Andrew Makin Ag Sales Manager VIC Treasurer Peter McCormack Research Manager SA Executive Officer Darren Keating Industry Development Manager Caitlin Scholfield David Cossar Grower/contractor VIC Ray Donnan Grower/contractor VIC Mark Lourey Hay trader VIC Denis McGrath Consultant VIC Frank McRae Agronomist NSW Office and Events Manager Pru Edmonds Follow us at @ausfodder or Ausfodder or visit www.afia.org.au or phone us on 03 9530 2199 or send us a fax on 03 9510 7558
January Cutting forage, by Kellie Garland
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Follow us @ausfodder Ausfodder 1 2 3 New Year s Day 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Australia Day Linking plant breeders with the hay industry A company owned by hay exporters, assisting the development of hay oat cultivars. Current varieties include: Forester A, Tammar A, Mulgara A, Tungoo A, Wintaroo A and Brusher A www.aexco.com.au 85 Ray Orr Drive, Mount Barker SA 5251 email: Denis@seedvise.com.au Mobile: 0408 688 478 Fax: (03) 4206 7015
February Moving hay, by Leigh O Sullivan