Dairy Research Foundation
2025 Symposium
26th – 27th November 2025
Wollongong | NSW
Early Bird Tickets
Save $125 ends 10th October
About the
2025 Symposium
These are the four pillars that define the future of the New South Wales dairy industry.
Together, they form something even more valuable to every dairy farmer: TIME.
The Dairy Research Foundation Symposium offers you the chance to invest your TIME where it matters most.
We invite you to make the most of this opportunity and take the TIME to:
- Reconnect and share experiences with industry colleagues
- See Dairy UP research and innovation in action
- Exchange insights and ideas
- Come together to help shape the future of dairy in New South Wales.
Program Snapshot
Day 1
Making the Power of the Cow Work for You
It’s TIME to harness the science behind your herd: Can we put dairy science into action?
DRF Trademark - Emerging Scientist Competition
It’s TIME to recognise the emerging minds shaping dairies future: Who are the voices
driving dairy forward?
What is Holding Dairy Back - and What Will Drive it Forward?
It’s TIME to remove the roadblocks and reimagine what’s possible.
The Genetic Future
It’s TIME to focus on breeding: Are your cows up to the challenge?
Redefining the Future of Grazing in a Changing Climate
It’s TIME to rethink how we graze for tomorrow’s climate: Can we make grazing smarter not harder
Day 2
Dairy Australia | Annual General Meeting
This year, the University of Sydney is partnering with Dairy Australia who will be hosting their Annual General Meeting on day two.
Dairy Innovation Farm Tour
Discover innovation in action at one of New South Wales most progressive and forward thinking dairy operations.
And much more..!
A full program of insights into the Dairy Industry
Photos from the 2023 Symposium
Testimonials
“There’s so much to gain from simply turning up!! And not only by meeting and making new friends, but by being informed, with science-based innovation that is targeted towards progressing a positive and prosperous NSW dairy industry!
If you want to learn, be surrounded by positive and progressive farmers and supported by industry enthusiasts, this is simply the place to be!”
The Dairy Research Foundation Symposium is an important event on our yearly calendar. We feel it is an opportunity to hear from world leading experts and learn about emerging issues within the industry. It is also valuable for us to network with other farmers, industry representatives and scientists.
With the profit margins within the industry coming under threat from rising costs, we believe it is essential for our business sustainability to stay up to date within an ever changing industry. Attending the symposium is a key mechanism in keeping our knowledge and practices current.
“As the premier dairy event each year in NSW I have found the Symposium to be a great place to network and catch up with colleagues plus it stimulates thought and provides insight into what’s new and emerging. Very rewarding and well worth the investment.”
“Having participated in the DRF Symposium for the past four years, initially as a PhD student and now as a professional in the industry, I can attest to the tremendous value it offers to young scientists.
The event serves as an invaluable platform for emerging scientists, bridging the gap between research and practical dairy farming.”