Dairy | Re-focus needed to grassroot dairy farming

We’re urging Dairy Australia to re-focus its priorities to local dairy farmers by supporting a motion to remove the Australia Dairy Processors Federation (ADPF) as a Class B shareholder of the organization.

VFF UDV President Bernie Free said the current framework undermines the collaborative framework essential for the growth and sustainability of the dairy sector and a move must be made at Dairy Australia’s upcoming Annual General Meeting.

“There’s no doubt effective governance and equitable contributions are vital for the future success of Dairy Australia and in turn, all dairy farmers. With ADPF not actively participating in funding, their status as a Class B shareholder raises very real concerns regarding fairness and accountability within the organisation.”

“At the heart of this motion is the future of dairy farmers and our entire industry. There’s no denying our industry is facing significant headwinds, so it’s only fair that everyone equally contributes to the greater good of our industry,” Mr Free said.

In addition to the above motion, the VFF UDV strongly opposes the proposed increase in remuneration for non-executive directors on the Dairy Australia board from an aggregate of $490,000 to $590,000 per year.

“At a time of farmgate milk price cuts and skyrocketing costs of doing business, this flagged wage increase spectacularly fails to read the room.”

“Farmers are working harder than ever before to make ends meet. Our leaders should be doing all they can to support them, rather than lining their pockets.”

“The Dairy Australia Board play a critical role in our industry and deserve to be remunerated fairly. However, this level of wage rise can’t be justified and would be best redirected towards programs and initiatives that directly benefit farmers,” Mr Free said.

Ahead of the Dairy Australia Annual General Meeting on 27 November 2024, the VFF UDV is urging all dairy industry stakeholders to support these calls to better Victoria’s dairy industry.

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