SHOW OF SUPPORT: Wagga consumers are rallying behind Victorian dairy farmers and purchasing branded milk products.
The Victorian government and dairy industry have united to deliver an $11.4 million support package for farmers affected by the global fall in milk price.
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We-re putting dairy farmers first by providing them with the support they need … we won’t let any farmer go it alone
- Victorian premier Daniel Andrews
The package includes:
- A $5.2 million industry contribution, comprising $1.4 million from the Gardiner Foundation, $2.8 million from Dairy Australia and up to $1 million from Murray Goulburn.
- A major expansion of Dairy Australia’s Tactics for Tight Times and Taking Stockprograms, providing specialised on farm business support to enable dairy farmers make the best decisions.
- Plus a $240,000 boost towards the Rural Financial Counselling Service, ensuring dairy farmers can get independent and confidential financial counselling
“We-re putting dairy farmers first by providing them with the support they need … we won’t let any farmer go it alone,” said Victorian premier Daniel Andrews.
Victorian minister for agriculture, Jaala Pulford said it was crucial, now more than ever that the industry comes together in support.
