Dairy Code of Conduct Overview
The Dairy Industry Code of Conduct (the Code) aims to increase the clarity and transparency of trading arrangements between dairy farmers and those buying their milk – DFMC (as the first purchaser)
All standard form agreements (supplier contracts) must:
- include a minimum price
- be accompanied by a statement of circumstances
- include a non-exclusive standard form option
Processor’s must report on disputes. A report for DFMC for the period June 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 is here
For more information the Code farmer guide is here.
A copy of the The Dairy Industry Code of Conduct is here.
To view the pricing announcements relevant to you please click on a region below.
Announced Minimum Milk Prices 2021/22
DFMC is pleased to announce minimum milk prices for the Far North Queensland region. The details of our exclusive contracts are presented and summarised in the download Updated 2021/22 Milk Pricing Offers – FNQ
Changes for Far North Queensland 2021/22
DFMC is pleased to announce the introduction of a New Milk Incentive for the 6 months from January 2022 to July 2022. If you can increase either, or both, of the kg of butterfat or kg of protein contained in the milk which we accept from you in any of the six months compared to the kg of butterfat or kg of protein contained in the milk you supplied in the same month in the previous Financial Year (New Milk Baseline), you will be eligible for a new milk incentive.
2021/22 Price Announcement – Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- a 50km radius of the BDD Malanda Factory located at 18 James Street Malanda.
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on an exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreement
2021/22 Price Announcement – Non-Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- a 50km radius of the BDD Malanda Factory located at 18 James Street Malanda.
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on a non exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreement
Announced Minimum Milk Prices 2021/22
DFMC is pleased to announce increases to minimum milk prices for the South East Queensland regions. The details of the increases to our exclusive contracts are presented and summarised in the downloads below
2021/22 Milk Pricing Offers
SEQ – Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
2021/22 MILK PRICING OFFERS – SEQ – Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
2021/22 Milk Pricing Offers
SEQ – Darling Downs & Gympie
Changes for South East Queensland
The pricing structure has been revised to better reflect the predominantly fresh drinking milk needs of our processing partner Bega and now has a significant portion paid in cents per litre, together with a portion paid on kilogram of milk solids basis.
Our announced 2021/22 monthly price at top quality, plus average adjustments, should result in DFMC paying our suppliers in SEQ a weighted average total price of approximately 70.30 cents per litre (cpl) or $9.40 per kilogram milk solids equivalent with a range from 66.0cpl to 76.0cpl. Our total price is approximately 1.70cpl higher than 2020/21 season.
If you can increase either, or both, of the kg of butterfat or kg of protein contained in the milk which we accept from you in any of the twelve months compared to the kg of butterfat or kg of protein contained in the milk you supplied in the same month in the previous Financial Year (New Milk Baseline), you will be eligible for a new milk incentive
An additional yearly Growth Incentive may be paid when the total yearly production exceeds total production from the average of the two previous years.
Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
2021/22 Price Announcement – Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- a 5km distance either side of the Mary River between Conondale and Moy Pocket;
- a 15km distance either side of the Bruce Highway (M1) travelling between Caboolture and Eumundi;
- a 10km distance either side of the Brisbane Valley Highway (A17) travelling between Fernvale and and Cressbrook Caboonbah Rd, Toogoolawah;
- a 20km distance either side of the Warrego Highway (A2) travelling between Ipswich and Helidon;
- a 20km distance either side of Cunningham Highway (National Highway 15) travelling between Ipswich and Aratula;
- a 2km distance either side of Carneys Creek Rd travelling between Croftby and the intersection of Carneys Creek Rd and Chalk Rd.
- a 2km distance either side of Burnett Creek Rd (Maroon) travelling between the Boonah Rathdowney road and Neuman Road intersections.
- a 5km distance either side of Dayboro/Mount Mee Road (State Road 58) travelling between Dayboro north to the intersection of Mount Mee Road & the northern end of Robinsons Road; and
- a 10km radius of the location known as Thornton.
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on an exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreements
Darling Downs & Gympie
2021/22 Price Announcement – Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- a 5km distance either side of the Mary River between 2km North of the Dickabram Bridge (on Miva Road) to Tuchekoi Road bridge;
- a 5km distance either side of Gap Road and Cedar Pocket Road;
- a 5km distance either side of Tin Can Bay Road between Gympie town centre to the intersection with Radtke Road (on the edge of Toolara State Forest); and
- a roughly rectangle shaped region, with the eastern border being a line 5km east of the New England Highway from Saint Aubyn in the north, to East Greenmount in the south, across in a straight line west to Pampas and a straight line north the intersection of the Bunya Highway and the Kingaroy Jandowae Rd , and back across to Saint Aubyn;
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on an exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreements
Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
2021/22 Price Announcement – Non-Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- a 5km distance either side of the Mary River between Conondale and Moy Pocket;
- a 15km distance either side of the Bruce Highway (M1) travelling between Caboolture and Eumundi;
- a 10km distance either side of the Brisbane Valley Highway (A17) travelling between Fernvale and and Cressbrook Caboonbah Rd, Toogoolawah;
- a 20km distance either side of the Warrego Highway (A2) travelling between Ipswich and Helidon;
- a 20km distance either side of Cunningham Highway (National Highway 15) travelling between Ipswich and Aratula;
- a 2km distance either side of Carneys Creek Rd travelling between Croftby and the intersection of Carneys Creek Rd and Chalk Rd.
- a 2km distance either side of Burnett Creek Rd (Maroon) travelling between the Boonah Rathdowney road and Neuman Road intersections.
- a 5km distance either side of Dayboro/Mount Mee Road (State Road 58) travelling between Dayboro north to the intersection of Mount Mee Road & the northern end of Robinsons Road; and
- a 10km radius of the location known as Thornton.
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on a non-exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreements
Darling Downs & Gympie
2021/22 Price Announcement – Non-Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) set out in Item 3 of the Details to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- a 5km distance either side of the Mary River between 2km North of the Dickabram Bridge (on Miva Road) to Tuchekoi Road bridge;
- a 5km distance either side of Gap Road and Cedar Pocket Road;
- a 5km distance either side of Tin Can Bay Road between Gympie town centre to the intersection with Radtke Road (on the edge of Toolara State Forest); and
- a roughly rectangle shaped region, with the eastern border being a line 5km east of the New England Highway from Saint Aubyn in the north, to East Greenmount in the south, across in a straight line west to Pampas and a straight line north the intersection of the Bunya Highway and the Kingaroy Jandowae Rd , and back across to Saint Aubyn;
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on a non exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreements
Announced Minimum Milk Prices 2021/22
Changes for New South Wales
DFMC, in partnership with Bega Dairy and Drinks, works hard to give you the best in competitive pricing and security when it comes to your business needs. Our announced 2021/22 monthly price at top quality, plus average adjustments, should result in DFMC paying our suppliers in NSW a weighted average total price of approximately 62.0 cents per litre (cpl) or $8.64 per kilogram milk solids equivalent.
If you can increase either, or both, of the kg of butterfat or kg of protein contained in the milk which we accept from you in any of the twelve months compared to the kg of butterfat or kg of protein contained in the milk you supplied in the same month in the previous Financial Year (New Milk Baseline), you will be eligible for a new milk incentive.
An additional yearly Growth Incentive may be paid when the total yearly production exceeds total production from the average of the two previous years.
The details of our exclusive contracts are presented and summarized in the downloads below.
2021/22 Milk Pricing Offers
NSW – Sydney South Coast
Hunter Valley
2021/22 Price Announcement – Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- a 80km radius of Hexham town centre;
- a 30km distance either side of the New England Highway (A15) travelling between Branxton and Scone; or
- a 15km radius of Denman town centre
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on an exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreements
Central West
2021/22 Price Announcement – Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- a quadrilateral shaped region with the following four points as corners; Bathurst, Orange, a location 40km west of Forbes and a location 40km south of Cowra; or
- a 40km radius of Tamworth;
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on an exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreements
Sydney South Coast
2021/22 Price Announcement – Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- A region within the following borders: a straight line (West to East) from the coast to the BDD Penrith site at 2257 Castlereagh Rd Penrith 2750; a line from the BDD Penrith site at 2257 Castlereagh Rd Penrith 2750 down to the intersection of the Hume Hwy and Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forrest, a line the intersection of the Hume Hwy and Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forrest to the intersection of the Princess Hwy and Forest Rd, South Nowra and then a straight line from the intersection of the Princess Hwy and Forest Rd, South Nowra directly East to the coast; or
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on an exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreements
Gloucester
2021/22 Price Announcement – Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- A region within 35km from the township of Gloucester ; or
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on an exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreements
Hunter
2021/22 Price Announcement – Non-Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- a 80km radius of Hexham town centre;
- a 30km distance either side of the New England Highway (A15) travelling between Branxton and Scone; or
- a 15km radius of Denman town centre
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on a non exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreements
Central West
2021/22 Price Announcement – Non-Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- a quadrilateral shaped region with the following four points as corners; Bathurst, Orange, a location 40km west of Forbes and a location 40km south of Cowra; or
- a 40km radius of Tamworth;
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on a non exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreements
Sydney South Coast
2021/22 Price Announcement – Non-Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- A region within the following borders: a straight line (West to East) from the coast to the BDD Penrith site at 2257 Castlereagh Rd Penrith 2750; a line from the BDD Penrith site at 2257 Castlereagh Rd Penrith 2750 down to the intersection of the Hume Hwy and Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forrest, a line the intersection of the Hume Hwy and Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forrest to the intersection of the Princess Hwy and Forest Rd, South Nowra and then a straight line from the intersection of the Princess Hwy and Forest Rd, South Nowra directly East to the coast; or
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on a non exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreements
Gloucester
2021/22 Price Announcement – Non-Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- A region within 35km from the township of Gloucester ; or
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on a non exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
Standard Agreements
Opening Minimum Milk Prices 2021/22
DFMC is pleased to announce opening minimum milk prices for the Northern & Southern Victorian regions. The details of our Exclusive and Non Exclusive Price are presented and summarized in the download Updated 2021/22 Milk Pricing Offers.
If you can increase either, or both, of the kg of butterfat or kg of protein contained in the milk which we accept from you in any of the twelve months compared to the kg of butterfat or kg of protein contained in the milk you supplied in the same month in the previous Financial Year (New Milk Baseline), you will be eligible for a new milk incentive
An additional yearly Growth Incentive may be paid when the total yearly production exceeds total production from the average of the two previous years.
For a summary of the Exclusive or Non Exclusive prices see below.
Updated Northern Victoria Exclusive Price Offer
Our announced monthly price plus average adjustments should provide suppliers with an average total price of $7.03 KG MS.
Bega Dairy & Drinks (BDD) will conduct periodic reviews of market conditions and step-ups may be made to this price.
Updated Southern Victoria Exclusive Price Offer
Our announced monthly price, plus average adjustments, should provide suppliers with an average price of $6.90 Kg MS.
Bega Dairy & Drinks (BDD) will conduct periodic reviews of market conditions and step ups may be made to this price.
2021/22 Price Announcement – Northern Victoria Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- Local Government Areas; Victoria Greater Shepparton, Moira, Campaspe, Gannawarra (east of Kerang), Wangaratta, Indigo, Ballarat. Southern NSW specifically; Murray, Berrigan, Corowa
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on an exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
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2021/22 Price Announcement – Southern Victoria Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- Local Government Areas of Gippsland specifically; Wellington, Latrobe, Baw Baw, South Gippsland, Bass Coast (east of San Remo), Cardinia, Yarra Ranges and a 30km radius of Orbost in East Gippsland. Western Districts specifically; Colac Otway (25km radius of Colac township), Corangamite, Moyne, Warrnambool, Glenelg, Southern Grampians. South Australia specifically; Grant and Wattle Range (south of Lucindale).
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on a non-exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
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2021/22 Price Announcement – Northern Victoria Non-Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- he farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- Local Government Areas; Victoria Greater Shepparton, Moira, Campaspe, Gannawarra (east of Kerang), Wangaratta, Indigo, Ballarat. Southern NSW specifically; Murray, Berrigan, Corowa
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on an exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
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2021/22 Price Announcement – Southern Victoria Price Non-Exclusive agreement
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- Local Government Areas of Gippsland specifically; Wellington, Latrobe, Baw Baw, South Gippsland, Bass Coast (east of San Remo), Cardinia, Yarra Ranges and a 30km radius of Orbost in East Gippsland. Western Districts specifically; Colac Otway (25km radius of Colac township), Corangamite, Moyne, Warrnambool, Glenelg, Southern Grampians. South Australia specifically; Grant and Wattle Range (south of Lucindale).
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on a non-exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
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Announced Minimum Milk Prices 2021/22
DFMC is pleased to announce minimum milk prices for the Central South Australia region.
If you can increase either, or both, of the kg of butterfat or kg of protein contained in the milk which we accept from you in any of the twelve months compared to the kg of butterfat or kg of protein contained in the milk you supplied in the same month in the previous Financial Year (New Milk Baseline), you will be eligible for a New Milk Incentive
An additional yearly Growth Incentive may be paid when the total yearly production exceeds total production from the average of the two previous years.
The details of the of our exclusive contracts are presented and summarized in the download Updated 2021/22 Milk Pricing Offers – SA
2021/22 Price Announcement – Exclusive 1 year agreement Central SA Region
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- a distance by road no greater than 150 km from the Bega Dairy & Drinks factory in Salisbury.
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on an exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.
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2021/22 Price Announcement – Non-Exclusive agreement Central SA Region
The minimum price per month on a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) and cents per litre (cpl) basis can be downloaded below. These prices represent the conversion of the Minimum Milk Price for milk solids (butterfat plus protein) to a Cpl price calculated on the assumption that the relevant litre of milk will comprise the Assumed Composition Levels, being 4.00% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Given that the quality (SCC & TPC) of your milk may differ from the Assumed Composition Levels, the Cpl pricing is not necessarily indicative of the price you will receive for your milk or the minimum milk price under this Contract.
Statement of Circumstances
DFMC will enter into this agreement if the farmer is a member of the co-operative (or agrees to become a member immediately after entering into this agreement) and:
- the farm is within the regions defined by the following:
- a distance by road no greater than 150 km from the Bega Dairy & Drinks factory in Salisbury.
- the farmer wishes to supply DFMC on a non-exclusive basis;
- the farmer can supply DFMC with an annual volume greater than 240,000 litres;
- the farmer can supply milk of a high quality (TPC <20,000 cfu/mL and SCC <300,000 cells/ml);
- Bega is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Bega; and
- the farmer has demonstrated compliance with DFMCs Milk Policy (if the farmer has supplied DFMC before) or is able to demonstrate that the farmer can comply with DFMC’s Milk Policy and this agreement;
provided that DFMC has a demand for milk at the time a farmer offers to enter into this agreement with DFMC, with priority being given to farmers who are existing DFMC members.