November 9, 2017
Queensland dairy farmers are calling on all political parties to guarantee the commitment made earlier this year by the State Government to fund the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) to develop a Fair Milk Logo.
QDO president Brian Tessmann said that if parties and candidates were fair dinkum about supporting the future of the dairy industry in Queensland, then it was essential they commit to funding QDO to develop and operate an industry Fair Milk Logo scheme.
“Before the election the Labor Government announced this program and committed funding for QDO to deliver this project to benefit all Queensland dairy farmers,” Mr Tessmann said.
“Unfortunately, due to election timing and the current caretaker government, the final contract was not signed off.
“This leaves the future of the program in limbo.
“QDO firmly believe that Fair Milk Logo program is an essential component to guaranteeing the future of our industry in this state.
“Without political support the industry’s future is compromised.”
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