Spring’s quiet hum: Photos that capture the rhythm of life on farm
In spring, dairy country hums with a quiet rhythm.
Dew settles on the pastures before the morning sun melts it away. Calves fill the yards, birds call from the gums, and farmers walk the same well-worn paths their families have followed for generations.
It’s a season that reflects everything good about Australian agriculture – connection to land, care for animals, and the balance between people and nature.
This year, thanks to the Fonterra Australia Suppliers’ Council (FASC) photo competition, our farmers have shared a snapshot of that life – moments that remind us why they do what they do. Thank you to our suppliers who opened a window into their world.
Congratulations to Cassandra Custance, whose photo stood out among so many stunning entries. We’re proud to showcase these images as part of our recognition of National Agricultural Day this Friday 21 November 2025. Every drop of milk begins here, fuelling our nation with the goodness of dairy and celebrating Australia’s incredible farming sector.
The many colours of spring in Nyora, South Gippsland. Photo taken by Cassandra Custance.
Back out on grass in Macarthur, western Victoria. Photo taken by Alex Curruthers.
Dusk in Neerim South, Gippsland. Photo taken by Julie Fusinato.
Well-worn tracks to the dairy, Nyora, Gippsland. Photo taken by Kylie Ross.
Rolling green hills in Ringarooma, Tasmania. Photo taken by Molly Forsyth.
Frosty mornings in Legerwood, Tasmania. Photo taken by Shelly van Eldik.
Foggy starts in Meander, Tasmania. Photo taken by Michele Lawrence.
Grazing in Henrietta, Tasmania. Photo taken by Maureen and Neil Harrison.
Staring straight at the camera in Goulds Country, Tasmania. Photo taken by Maddi Fullbrook.
Spring brings some extra visitors on farm in Meander, Tasmania. Photo taken by Michele Lawrence.