On February 9, Uniag held its Dairy Performance Gala in a festive, warm atmosphere filled with pride. Now a must-attend event within the network, this annual gathering highlights the exceptional work of dairy producers and underscores a well-known reality in agriculture: performance is built day after day.
In the barns as well as in the fields, early in the morning and late into the evening, it is precise, thoughtful and consistent decisions that make remarkable results possible.
The evening was hosted by comedian and magician Martin Rozon, who captivated the audience with surprising performances, creating moments of laughter, amazement and camaraderie among guests.
The greatest increases in production
Before unveiling the overall performance results, Uniag recognized the farms that recorded the most significant production increases over the past year. These gains often reflect strategic adjustments, refined herd management, and a remarkable ability to optimize every detail.
5th place – Ferme C.G. Lefebvre (QC): +0.19
4th place – Ferme Frédéric Ltd. (ON): +0.21
3rd place – Ferme A & L Desnoyers inc. (ON): +0.22
2nd place – Ferme Bri-Mer inc. (QC): +0.25
1st place – Ferme LCM Quesnel (ON): +0.26
These improvements demonstrate that consistent progress, even when gradual, can generate significant gains for a dairy operation.
Best increase – Ferme LCM Quesnel
Top 5 – Highest Production (kg of total components per cow per day)
The compiled data also made it possible to identify the farms that stand out for the total components produced per cow, per day — a key indicator of performance and efficiency.
1st place – Ferme Niewenhof et Associés inc. (QC): 3.52 kg
2nd place – Ferme Yireh (ON): 3.17 kg
3rd place – Sonibrand Farm (ON): 3.13 kg
4th place – Fermes Soesbergen inc. (QC): 3.12 kg
5th place – Ferme Lavigne inc. (ON): 3.10 kg
These results reflect a level of excellence where nutrition, genetics, animal comfort, management, and daily consistency come together to drive structured, sustainable performance.
Highest production – Ferme Niewenhof et Associés inc.
An Evening That Brings the Agricultural Community Together
Beyond the numbers, the Dairy Performance Gala is a special opportunity to bring together producers, advisors, partners, and employees around a shared pride: a job well done.
The conversations, exchanges, and testimonials throughout the evening highlighted the strength of the cooperative model and the importance of sharing expertise among network members. Together, producers help raise performance standards and strengthen the vitality of the regional dairy sector.
Uniag would like to warmly thank the partners who contributed to the success of the evening:
Groupe Choquette et Fils
Agro-Bio Contrôle inc.
Farm Credit Canada
MNP
National Bank
Desjardins Business
General Manager’s Message
“Behind these numbers are decisions made every day — often unseen, yet always decisive. Your discipline, your ability to adapt, and your passion for your profession elevate our entire network. On behalf of Uniag, I sincerely congratulate you on these outstanding performances that inspire our entire agricultural community.”
— Sylvain Boyer, General Manager, Uniag Cooperative
The Dairy Performance Gala is a reminder that excellence is never the result of chance. It is built on consistency, observation, innovation, and the passion that drives Uniag’s dairy producers every single day.
