Mark Billings: Champion for Fair Milk Prices
Position: President of Victoria's Dairy Farmers
Mark Billings serves as the president of Victoria's Dairy Farmers, a position from which he passionately advocates for the rights and well-being of dairy farmers in the region. Recently, he has been vocal about the challenges faced by dairy farmers in what he describes as an atypical season.
Billings has urged milk processors to match their professed appreciation for suppliers with concrete actions, specifically by ensuring strong milk prices. He emphasizes that a competitive milk price is not merely a luxury for farmers but a fundamental necessity for their survival and success.
His advocacy is crucial in a time when dairy farmers are navigating economic pressures and the broader impacts of market fluctuations. Billings continues to be a pivotal figure in bringing attention to these issues and pushing for necessary changes in the industry.