Woolworths sets 10c pace as processors urged to follow
Source: DairyNews.today
NSW and Queensland dairy farmers supplying Woolworths have received a timely cash boost, with the supermarket giant delivering a milk price rise to suppliers.
Woolworths announced last week it was lifting the price paid to their farmers-owned suppliers in the two states by
10c per litre from April 1.
EastAUSmilk president and NSW dairy farmer Tim Bale praised the milk price increase. “This is extremely welcome news, and I thank Woolworths for their understanding and assistance in the very uncertain and difficult times,” Mr Bale said.
“I worked with Woolworths 12 years ago to set up farmers-owned milk with direct suppliers around the country. I am grateful that I was able to negotiate a 10c/L lift in prices with Woolworths on behalf of my farmers in NSW and Queensland.
“We want to see all retailers and processors follow the lead set by Woolworths in lifting prices paid to dairy farmers by 10c/L immediately. It is important for all dairy farmers to receive a price increase.
“Woolworths has clearly set the precedent and any processors or retailers that do not follow their lead over the next week will see a plummeting of their milk supply over the coming months.”
10c per litre from April 1.
EastAUSmilk president and NSW dairy farmer Tim Bale praised the milk price increase. “This is extremely welcome news, and I thank Woolworths for their understanding and assistance in the very uncertain and difficult times,” Mr Bale said.
“I worked with Woolworths 12 years ago to set up farmers-owned milk with direct suppliers around the country. I am grateful that I was able to negotiate a 10c/L lift in prices with Woolworths on behalf of my farmers in NSW and Queensland.
“We want to see all retailers and processors follow the lead set by Woolworths in lifting prices paid to dairy farmers by 10c/L immediately. It is important for all dairy farmers to receive a price increase.
“Woolworths has clearly set the precedent and any processors or retailers that do not follow their lead over the next week will see a plummeting of their milk supply over the coming months.”
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