Farmers Representing Farmers
Lactalis - Mainland Dairy Suppliers Council (MDSC) represents the interests of all suppliers in Victoria and Tasmania with a collective independent voice.
Acting on co-operative principles we have partnered with Lactalis - Mainland Dairy to develop a “modern day co-op” to deliver significant benefits and opportunities to suppliers.
Benefits to suppliers:
Farmers working collectively for farmers
Supply arrangements that are in the best interests of all dairy farmers supplying Lactalis - Mainland Dairy
Strong and active representation of supplier’s interests at industry and government level
What we do:
Negotiate with Lactalis - Mainland Dairy, on behalf of our suppliers, on conditions of milk supply
Oversee the operation of the Lactalis - Mainland Dairy Supplier Forum which provides direct farmer feedback to MDSC Board and Lactalis - Mainland Dairy
Represent supplier’s interests with Lactalis - Mainland Dairy and work with them to develop initiatives to support farmers
Actively participate in supplier meetings, field days, industry conferences, industry forums etc.
Govern the investments owned by MDSC utilising the profits to deliver value to our suppliers
Our relationship with Lactalis - Mainland Dairy
MDSC have a formal agreement with Lactalis - Mainland Dairy. This agreement formalises MDSC's relationship and interactions with Lactalis - Mainland Dairy.
The agreement includes the rights of all MDSC suppliers to have their milk collected and the negotiation and contribution to the development of the milk pricing structure and associated initiatives.