The Tasmanian dairy industry is of major significance to both the agricultural and manufacturing sectors of the State, as well as being an important export industry. Dairy manufacturers and processors add value to the milk and provide employment in regional areas. About 8% of the State's milk production is consumed as drinking milk, the balance is manufactured by dairy companies into products such as cheese, milk powders, butter, and confectionery.
The Tasmanian Dairy Industry
The TFGA Dairy Council represents the interests of Tasmanian dairy farmers. Through Dairy Council, dairy farmers benefit from the activities of the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association and Australian Dairy Farmers Ltd (ADF). Dairy Council:
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works constructively with dairy industry stakeholders, ensuring that positive outcomes for dairy farmers are achieved;
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provides dairy farmers with a voice on a diverse range of issues; and
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keeps in touch with the local dairy community and maintains current knowledge on the important issues facing the industry as a whole as well as individual dairy farm businesses.
Your Dairy Council Chairperson is Alan Davenport of Derby.
If you have a dairy related issue or query contact:
Nick Steel
Manager, Commodities
Email: commodities@tfga.com.au