Speckle Park genetics are delivering top results for Mac and Debbie Jones, who can't keep up with demand for the quality calves produced in their dairy and beef operations at Ecklin South, near Terang, Vic.

If there was ever to be an industry legacy to emerge from one of Australia's premier production Illawarra herds - it would have to be sires for the future.

Learn how to improve productivity on-farm through optimisation of irrigation output and timing.

The irrigation farm is run as a not-for-profit commercial dairy farm, with an education and trial component.

Two upcoming field days will give the western Victorian dairy farmers the opportunity to see the progress being made at WestVic Dairy's Focus Farms.

South Australia's dairy farmers - on average - are in their strongest position for several years, with seasonal conditions and an improved farmgate milk price boosting profitability.