About
Dairy Farmers Milk Co-Op
Providing value & security to our members
Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative is a true co-operative — it’s farmers helping farmers. We represent over 200 members from more than 120 farms in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
Together we supply over 130 million litres of milk every year to Bega Dairy & Drinks in a long-term partnership which provides a quality product to Bega and security to our members.
DFMC has proudly represented dairy farmers since 1900. Our core purpose is to look after our members by providing value, security and guidance to enable them to maintain and grow their dairy businesses, while delivering a high quality, nutritious product.
What we do
Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative (DFMC) is a milk supply co-operative that negotiates on behalf of
member farms with our partner processor. Our core purpose is to add meaningful value to our members’ dairy farming businesses.
Farmer-owned, farmer-run
DFMC is farmer-owned and farmer-run. Born out of the 120-year-old legacy of Dairy Farmers, we are a true farmer co-operative that works to maximise the value of the quality raw milk produced by our farmers.
100% Australian Owned Processor
We have a unique Milk Aggregation Supply Agreement (MASA) with one of the biggest dairy players in Australia – Bega Dairy & Drinks. We know consumers prefer products that are 100% Australian owned, so your milk goes into brands such as Dairy Farmers Milk, Pura Milk, Dairy Farmers Classic flavoured milk, Dare, Farmers Union and other Bega owned products.
Supporting Our Farmers
Returning competitive prices at the farmgate
Our dedicated staff and farmer-elected Board work hard to secure competitive milk pricing and commercial terms at the farmgate. As a member, you share in the success and have a real seat at the negotiating table.
Current News
Mossman Alternative Crop Transition Grant Update
We can announce that DFMC has been successful in securing $150 000 in funding from the Queensland Government for a feasibility study into a soybean processing facility for the Mossman region. The feasibility study would evaluate production suitability, potential yield, infrastructure and processing requirements, economic viability and downstream regional
Proud to be a Dairy Farmer
The “Proud to be a Dairy Farmer” program is designed for young dairy farmers and employees who are excited about working in the industry and eager to learn more. The program runs over three days to showcase all the industry has to offer within the supply chain with three
New dairy in Jamberoo
Moving the herd to a higher and drier dairy twice a year will hopefully soon be a thing of the past for Karen Tieck who manages Michael Coles’ farm at Jamberoo thanks to a soon to be completed twenty-a-side rapid-release shed. Regular flooding from the Minnamurra River, which flows
2025 AGM Wrap up
About 40 DFMC suppliers, representing both our conventional and organic milk supply, travelled to the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. With the AGM held in McLaren Vale (just 40 minutes south of Adelaide), members also took part in a full-day farm tour across the region, visiting several impressive
FNQ Dairy Pathways
Project jumpstarts community investment in local dairy farms People passionate about dairy farming in Far North Queensland are invited to an information session on FNQ Dairy Pathways – a new project set to see the local dairy sector thrive into the long-term and support the next generation of farmers.
Proud To Be a Dairy Farmer
Jason Tessmann selected to participate Kingaroy based DFMC supplier Jason Tessmann has been selected to participate in the Proud To Be A Dairy Farmer program and is heading to Melbourne for an intensive three day event squarely focused on our industry. The goal of the program is to attract,
DFMC welcomes new members
It’s the end of an era for Wendy Jones and her son Rod with the sale of their farm at Kennilworth going through. Purchasing the property in 1975 Wendy, and her late husband David, has milked cows at the foothills below Maleny alongside the Mary River for decades. Recently