Dairy Code of Conduct Overview
The Dairy Industry Code of Conduct (the Code) aims to improve 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 January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020 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.
Update to Announced Minimum Milk Prices 2020/21
DFMC is pleased to announce increases to minimum milk prices for the Far North Queensland region. The details of the increases to our exclusive contracts are presented and summarised in the download Updated 2020/21 Milk Pricing Offers – FNQ
Changes for Far North Queensland
The Code requires DFMC to make changes to the agreements in the region, particularly as they pertain to freight recovery of surplus milk. The code further requires that if agreements that have a finishing term beyond June 30, 2020 are varied they must transition to new Code compliant contracts from July 1, 2020.
For more information the Code farmer guide is here
2020/21 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 LDD 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download a sample of our standard form agreement here.
2020/21 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 LDD 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download a sample of the Standard From Agreement here
Update to Announced Minimum Milk Prices 2020/21
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
Updated 2020/21 Milk Pricing Offers
SEQ – Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
UPDATED 2020/21 MILK PRICING OFFERS – SEQ – Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
Updated 2020/21 Milk Pricing Offers
SEQ – Darling Downs & Gympie
UPDATED 2020/21 MILK PRICING OFFERS – SEQ – Darling Downs & Gympie
Changes for South East Queensland
The code provides that existing suppliers with a contract term that goes beyond June 30, 2020 and that does not need varying are to remain on current contracts until December 31, 2020 before transitioning to a new code compliant contract.
For more information the Code farmer guide is here.
For those suppliers moving to new Code compliant contracts DFMC will be introducing new price schedules by region. The 2 regions within SEQ will be:
- Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
- Darling Downs & Gympie
Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
2020/21 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
Darling Downs & Gympie
2020/21 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
2020/21 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
Darling Downs & Gympie
2020/21 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
Update to Announced Minimum Milk Prices 2020/21
DFMC is pleased to announce increases to minimum milk prices for the New South Wales regions. The details of the increases to our exclusive contracts are presented and summarised in the downloads below
Updated 2020/21 Milk Pricing Offers
NSW – Central West
Updated 2020/21 Milk Pricing Offers
NSW – Sydney South Coast
UPDATED 2020/21 MILK PRICING OFFERS – NSW – Sydney South Coast
Changes for New South Wales
The code provides that existing suppliers with a contract term that goes beyond June 30, 2020 that does not need varying to remain on current contracts until December 31, 2020 before transitioning to a new code compliant contract.
For more information the Code farmer guide is here.
For those suppliers moving to new Code compliant contracts DFMC will be new price schedules by region. The 3 regions within NSW will be:
- Hunter Valley
- Central West
- Sydney South Coast
Hunter Valley
2020/21 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
Central West
2020/21 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
Sydney South Coast
2020/21 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 LDD Penrith site at 2257 Castlereagh Rd Penrith 2750; a line from the LDD 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
Hunter
2020/21 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
Central West
2020/21 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
Sydney South Coast
2020/21 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 LDD Penrith site at 2257 Castlereagh Rd Penrith 2750; a line from the LDD 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
Update to Announced Minimum Milk Prices 2020/21
DFMC is pleased to announce increases to minimum milk prices for the North Victoria region. The details of the increases to our Fixed Price and Variable Price are presented and summarised in the download Updated 2020/21 Milk Pricing Offers. For a summary of the Fixed or Variable prices see below.
Fixed Price offer
Our announced monthly price plus average adjustments should provide suppliers with an average total price of $6.64 kg MS. Suppliers in Northern Victoria will also be paid an Early Commitment bonus of $0.35/kgMS for contracts signed by July 1, 2020 or such other date that DFMC may determine.
This takes the total average payment to $7.00/kgMS.
Variable Price Offer
Our announced monthly price, plus average adjustments, should provide suppliers with an average price of $6.50 kg MS. Suppliers in Northern Victoria will also be paid an Early Commitment bonus of $0.35/kgMS for contracts signed by July 1, 2020 or such other date that DFMC may determine. This takes the total average payment to $6.86/kgMS.
Importantly, the Variable price will not move down – either as a step down or retrospectively. Should Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) increase their advertised Southern Milk Region minimum price as it applies to Northern Victoria for a period the Variable Price will for the same period move by the same magnitude.
2020/21 Price Announcement – 1 year Fixed price 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 distance by road no greater than 200 kms from the Booths Transport Hub in Strathmerton or if in Gippsland, no greater than 75 kms from the Lion Dairy & Drinks Factory in Morwell
- 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
2020/21 Price Announcement – 1 year Variable price 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 distance by road no greater than 200 kms from the Booths Transport Hub in Strathmerton or if in Gippsland, no greater than 75 kms from the Lion Dairy & Drinks Factory in Morwell
- 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
2020/21 Price Announcement – 1 year Fixed 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:
- a distance by road no greater than 200 kms from the Booths Transport Hub in Strathmerton or if in Gippsland, no greater than 75 kms from the Lion Dairy & Drinks Factory in Morwell
- 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
2020/21 Price Announcement – 1 year Variable 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:
- a distance by road no greater than 200 kms from the Booths Transport Hub in Strathmerton or if in Gippsland, no greater than 75 kms from the Lion Dairy & Drinks Factory in Morwell
- 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
Update to Announced Minimum Milk Prices 2020/21
DFMC is pleased to announce increases to minimum milk prices for the South Australia region. The details of the increases to our exclusive contracts are presented and summarised in the download Updated 2020/21 Milk Pricing Offers – SA
2020/21 Price Announcement – Exclusive 1 year Fixed 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 distance by road no greater than 150 km from the Lion 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download our standard agreement here.
2020/21 Price Announcement – Non-Exclusive 1 year fixed 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 distance by road no greater than 150 km from the Lion 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);
- Lion is obligated to acquire the milk the subject of this agreement from DFMC pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement between DFMC and Lion; 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
Download a copy of the Standard Agreement here