Richmond Dairies in the Community
Richmond Dairies is active in the community. We want to support our region, the dairy industry and the people who live here.
Amongst other worthy causes, we are sponsors of:
- Southern Cross University’s scholarship program
- The Bentley Art Prize
- Casino High School’s Agriculture program
- The Brisbane Ekka
- The Dairy Spectacular
ReCirculator Program
Recently members from Southern Cross University were onsite to speak about the ReCirculator program, and the initiatives that Richmond Dairies are undertaking.
Led by Southern Cross University, the ReCirculator project connects NSW Northern Rivers businesses in a circular economy ecosystem of cutting-edge technology. It acts as an economic growth driver by saving costs, improving productivity, regenerating resources and creating resilient jobs. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://www.scu.edu.au/engage/recirculator/
Press Releases
Richmond Dairies Provides Drought Relief to Dairy Suppliers
Richmond Dairies a Casino based milk processor is doing its part to help its farmers cope with the cost impacts of the drought.
Richmond Dairies funds Casino West students' swimming lessons
Hudson Donnelly 2BBB Mixed Day 23 March 2018
The Hudson Donnelly 2BBB Mixed Day sponsored by Richmond Dairies was a great success with 32 players competing for the trophy and the scores were very close. Winners Trevor & Kay Wood finished with 44 points from John & Allysen Weaver who had 43. Terry & Julie Llewellyn came in 2nd Runner Up with 42 points. NTP’s on the 17th were won by Jackie Bratti and John Weaver. Balls went to 37 points.
The Bentley Art Prize 2017
Richmond Valley Mayor Robert Mustow, Ebony, Bentley Art Prize co-ordinator Helen Trustum and Casino RSM manager Neale Genge at cheque presentation for major sponsors of the Bentley Art Prize at the Casino RSM last week.
The Bentley Art Prize 2015
Richmond Dairies continues its association with the Bentley Art Prize by sponsoring the first prize award.
Casino & District Historical Society
Richmond Dairies’ Managing Director, Chris Sharpe being presented an appreciation certificate from Mr Robert Moran, President of the Casino & District Historical Society.
L-R: Robert Moran (President of the Casino & District Historical Society), Chris Sharpe (Richmond Dairies’ Managing Director).
2015 North Coast National Dairy Spectacular
Richmond Dairies was proud to be the major sponsor of the 2015 North Coast National Dairy Spectacular which was held at the Lismore Showgrounds on the 23-24 October 2015.
The Dairy Spectacular featured some of the finest dairy cattle in eastern Australia including Jerseys, Illawarras, Holsteins, Brown Swiss, Guernsey and Ayrshires.
Richmond Dairies provided $15,000 in prize money for the event to show its support for the local dairy industry. We also hosted a morning tea for industry representatives and local dignitaries.
2016 North Coast National Dairy Spectacular
Richmond Dairies was proud to be the major sponsor of the 2016 North Coast National Dairy Spectacular which was held at the Lismore Showgrounds on the 20-22 October 2016.
L-R: Kelvin Cochrane (Jersey & Interbreeds judge), Wayne Bradshaw (Jefo Australia), Craig Brooke with Kaperra Spiritual Fingers (the 2016 Supreme Champion Dairy Cow and Senior Champion Jersey Cow), Chris Sharpe and Peter Ness (President of Jersey Australia).
2015 North Coast National Dairy Spectacular
Richmond Dairies was proud to be the major sponsor of the 2015 North Coast National Dairy Spectacular which was held at the Lismore Showgrounds on the 23-24 October 2015.
The Dairy Spectacular featured some of the finest dairy cattle in eastern Australia including Jerseys, Illawarras, Holsteins, Brown Swiss, Guernsey and Ayrshires.
Richmond Dairies provided $15,000 in prize money for the event to show its support for the local dairy industry. We also hosted a morning tea for industry representatives and local dignitaries.
Academic scholarships at Southern Cross University
Richmond Dairies is the proud sponsor of the Jim Dickinson Environmental Science Scholarship at Southern Cross University.
Richmond Dairies’ Managing Director, Chris Sharpe, recently presented a Rising Star Scholarship to Mr Jeremy Johnson, one of the winners of a 2015 scholarship.
Recipient Christina Clark receives her scholarship certificate from Professor Geraldine Mackenzie, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research).
Casino High School
Richmond Dairies has donated this Red Poll steer to Casino High School's Agriculture program. Students showed the steer at Casino's Beef Week 2015.