Grounds for Growth
A first-ever for the Australian dairy industry, Grounds for Growth is a soil and pasture biodiversity event supporting farmers with adopting multi-species pastures and other practices to improve soil health and function.
Gain insights from biodiversity experts
This three-day event in Warrnambool on 4-6 March 2025 focuses on the benefits, challenges and practical dairy farmer experiences of adopting soil and pasture systems to improve soil health and function.
- Gain insights from local and international biodiversity experts.
- Hear from dairy farmers successfully using multi-species pastures and other practices.
- Visit biodiverse dairy farms in-person and by virtual tour for a showcase on latest farm developments.
By joining Grounds for Growth, dairy farmers will be better equipped to make informed decisions about the right soil and pasture systems for their individual farming needs.
Proudly sponsored by Warrnambool City Council, Gardiner Foundation and Meat & Livestock Australia.
Event details and registration
Date: Tuesday 4 March – Thursday 6 March 2025.
Location: Warrnambool, Victoria.
Program and inclusions: the program involves a farm tour followed by a welcome function at Warrnambool Art Gallery (day one), speaker presentations at Warrnambool Race Club (days two and three), a delegate dinner at Memorial City Bowls Club (day two) and bus transfers to/from the farm tour. Full program details will be available soon.
Registration: tickets are strictly limited and on sale via the online registration below.
