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Alex the dairy farmer’s cow, Polly, has a bit of a messy issue — and she’s not the only one! With the robotic milker causing a stink and Polly feeling off, George and Ruby are called in to help crack the case. Can Ruby’s beaut agronomy skills solve the dairy dilemma?

"Alex the dairy farmer needs help. His dairy cow, Polly, has a pooey problem! Join George and Ruby in this udderly fantastic tale, as they get to the bottom of the dairy dilemma using Ruby's beaut agronomy skills!"

This fun and educational tale introduces kids to the ins and outs of dairy farming, robotic milking, animal care and milk production — from cow to carton. It’s a ripper way to get kids thinking about where their food really comes from.

With 32 pages and 16 full-page, colour illustrations, Dairy Dilemma is ideal for children aged 2–10. A top pick for little animal lovers, science fans and curious minds alike.

ISBN: 978-0-9941942-3-7 

Printed in South Australia on paper from well-managed forests using environmentally friendly vegetable-based inks.

About the Picture Book Series

George the Farmer isn’t just a character — he’s a whole world of fun and learning. Created in regional South Australia, our award-winning picture books inspire kids to connect with the land, understand where their food and fibre come from, and celebrate the everyday heroes of agriculture.

Each book follows George, Dr Ruby and their family as they face real-life farm challenges — from shearing sheep and harvesting apples to fixing dairy dilemmas and investigating bee breakouts. Every story is packed with gentle humour, strong female characters, and ripper facts about modern farming.

But the books are just the beginning! George the Farmer is also home to:

• Free, curriculum-aligned educator resources (F–Year 4)
• Catchy paddock-to-plate music and songs
• Popular YouTube and ABC iView videos
• Stage shows, puzzles, dolls and more

Perfect for kids aged 2–10 — whether they live in the city or the bush.