The Dairy Farmer Discussion Group Resources Kit will offer insight into what makes group-based extension effective and successful in driving change on the farms.

Dairy Australia's on-farm adoption and evaluation program manager Neil Webster said it would benefit new regional groups who had accessed Dairy Australia funding support.

"The kit holds all the information and advice you need to get your group started and might even be a good refresher for established groups," Mr Webster said.

The new resource includes detailed fact sheets on forming and co-ordinating a group, tips from an experienced facilitator and information about how to access Dairy Australia discussion group funding.

DairyTas extension co-ordinator Liz Mann said a successful discussion group was one in which farmers felt they had ownership of and could contribute knowledge to while learning from others.

"In successful groups, farmers are learning something but they are also contributing to the group through helping other people with problems or answering questions that they have," she said.

To get one of these kits, farmers can contact Dairy Australia's extension co-ordinators or your Regional Development Program, or visit www.dairy australia.com.au/discussiongroups to download a digital version.