MDSC’s structure includes an elected Board of Directors (“Executive”) comprising up to six supplier directors and up to one independent director. MDSC also has up to twelve “Councillors” – three from each dairy region.
MDSC’s overarching role is to represent the interests and views of all Lactalis - Mainland Dairy suppliers in Victoria and Tasmania with a collective collaborative voice back to Lactalis - Mainland Dairy .
Benefits to suppliers:
- Farmers working collectively for farmers.
- Strong and active representation of supplier’s interests with Lactalis - Mainland Dairy.
What we do:
- Run the Proud to be a Dairy Farmer program (note that this is open to all – your farm does not need to supply Lactalis - Mainland Dairy).
- Run the Get to Know Lactalis - Mainland Dairy program designed specifically for Lactalis - Mainland Dairy Suppliers - providing a 2 day overview of Lactalis - Mainland Dairy Australia.
- Negotiate with Lactalis - Mainland Dairy, on behalf of our suppliers, on conditions of milk supply.
- Develop the next generation of dairy industry leaders through the sponsorship of several leading dairy/agriculture training programs.
- Oversee the operation of the MDSC processes for direct farmer feedback to the MDSC Executive and Lactalis - Mainland Dairy.
- Represent supplier’s interests with Lactalis - Mainland Dairy and work with Lactalis - Mainland Dairy to develop initiatives to support farmers.
- Actively participate in supplier meetings, field days, industry conferences, industry forums.
Our relationship with Lactalis - Mainland Dairy:
MDSC has a formal written ongoing operational agreement with Lactalis - Mainland Dairy.