Advocasy Write to and meet with politicians to lobby and educate them on issues of significance to the local dairy industry (that is to try to influence government policy).Write submissions on behalf of local dairy producers to numerous State and Federal inquiries ,White papers (again to try to influence government policies).Organise and co-ordinate some extension activities. eg. many field days under the Future Ready Dairy Systems banner.Liaise with LLS in the provision of Extension Services for Dairy farmers.Co-ordinate and administer some Research activities e.g The Kikuyu Cultivars Project. DIG is seen as an independent body which can receive and administer Research dollars.Provide delegates to attend and represent dairy at wider primary Industry Groups such as North Coast Rural Producers Consultative Groups & Natural Disaster Recovery Groups.Administer Winston Sweeney Travel Scholarship funds.Liaise on behalf of Dairy farmers with groups such as Richmond Landcare to assist dairy farmers to access NRM funding.