Sergio Garcia

Professor Sergio Garcia (Yani) is a globally recognized expert in dairy science at the University of Sydney. He holds the title of Professor of Dairy Science and leads key roles including Director of the Dairy Research Foundation and Group Leader of the Dairy Science Group. His affiliations include membership in the Sydney Environment Institute, Sydney Institute of Agriculture, and Charles Perkins Centre. He earned his Agr. Eng (B.Ag.Sc) from Universidad de Mar del Plata, Argentina, and a PhD from Massey University, New Zealand.

Research focuses on pasture-based dairy systems, including grazing management, forage utilization, crop-pasture integration, and automation in dairy farming. He supervises the FutureDairy Project and explores innovations like robotic milking and remote sensing technologies. His work addresses sustainability challenges such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and optimizing feed efficiency.

Recent grants include projects on dairy business resilience post-bushfires and climate-adaptive farming strategies. He has authored over 100 publications, with recent topics covering methane emissions monitoring, Napier grass applications, and automated feeding systems. Garcia’s labs and teams collaborate on platforms like FutureDairy and DairyUp, advancing precision agriculture and livestock systems.