ON-FARM dairy cattle judging has been taken to new heights in Gippsland.
This year the Wonthaggi and District Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Society, in conjunction with Genetics Australia, incorporated an on-farm dairy cattle judging competition into the Bass Coast Show.
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The competition attracted more than 70 entries.
Show society secretary Rosemary Loughnan said on-farm judging was more economically sustainable.
"The last couple of seasons have been ordinary for farmers and this is a cost-effective way of entering dairy cattle into competitions," Ms Loughnan said.
Next year's competition is set to expand and judging will take place over a week-long period in the Bass Coast, South Gippsland, Cardinia and Baw Baw shires.
The 2010 On-farm Dairy Cattle Judging Competition has been nominated for a Fonterra Dairy Leadership Award at this year's Regional Achievement and Community Awards.
Nominations for the awards close next Wednesday, July 14, and individuals or organisations making a difference in their communities are encouraged to enter.
Award categories include the Regional Development Victoria Business Achievement Award, the Regional Development Victoria Trade and Career Achievement Award, the Parks Victoria Regional Achiever Award and the Parks Victoria Environment and Sustainability Award.
Other awards are the are the Fonterra Dairy Leadership Award, the Prime Super Community Group of the Year Award, RACV free2go Youth Community Involvement Award and the BlueScope Distribution Leadership and Innovation Award.
