Local dairy farmers, processors and representative organisations have been encouraged to have their say to help shape Australia's first mandatory dairy code during a consultation in Wauchope.
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Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie urged local farmers and stakeholders to help improve contracts between farmers and processors.
“We need farmers and processors in throughout our region to have their say and make sure the code will work for them and our local region,” Dr Gillespie said.
“The code will aim to make contracts fairer, more transparent and enforce a dispute resolution process.
“We all know how important the dairy industry is to us here in our region and this can be the first step to a better industry.”
Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said the dairy industry had come to him and requested a mandatory code of conduct.
“So let’s not waste time – let’s get on with it,” Minister Littleproud said.
The Department of Agriculture spoke to local people about what should be in the code at the Wauchope Country Club on Wednesday November 21.
“This isn’t the silver bullet and there’s much more to be done, but it’s a good start.”
More information about the development of the code can be found on the website
People can register online, email dairycode@agriculture.gov.au or phone 1300 044 940.