Enhancing livelihoods
We commit to creating a vibrant industry that rewards dairy workers and their families, communities, business and investors.
Profitability of farm businesses is core to the success of the Australian dairy industry, enabling it to contribute strongly to rural and regional economies, for both employment and as an earner of export income.
Our goals
To ensure we give our industry and its workers the best possible future, we are committed through the Australian Dairy Industry Sustainability Framework to achieving the following goals by 2030:
- Increase the competitiveness and profitability of the Australian dairy industry (Framework Goal 1)
- Increase the resilience and prosperity of dairy communities (Framework Goal 2)
- Provide a safe work environment for all dairy workers (Framework Goal 3)
- Provide a productive and rewarding work environment for all dairy workers (Framework Goal 4)
Check out our progress on our goals against baseline and 2030 targets in the 2020 Summary Scorecard.
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People in Dairy Program
People in Dairy Program
Australian dairy depends on skilled labour and attracting people to a career in dairy continues to be a priority, with an estimated additional 800 employees needed on Australian dairy farms by 2023.
Dairy Australia's People in Dairy program is helping to support farmers to swiftly upskill new workers, support the induction of new employees and make training more accessible. Discover more here
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Economic and Broader Contribution of the Australian Dairy Processing Industry
Economic and Broader Contribution of the Australian Dairy Processing Industry
The dairy processing industry in 2019-20 is estimated to have contributed a total of $12.4 billion to Australian Gross Domestic Product. It also contributes a total of 70,158 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) jobs to Australian employment. Discover more about the economic and broader contribution of the dairy processing industry in Australia in this 2021 Deloitte Access Economics report.
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Case Studies
Case Studies
Read about how some of the countries biggest dairy companies are working with Foodbank to fight hunger in Australia. Click here
Dairy farmers Matt and Alli Reid take out 2020 Farmer of the Year in recognition of their resilience while also demonstrating dairy as a valid career opportunity. Read their story here.
