February 9, 2022
Dairy farmers have until February 20 to apply for grants under the latest round of Woolworths’ Dairy Innovation fund.
The second round of the $5 million fund is now open and seeking applications from farmers for grants to support on-farm projects that deliver “innovation, efficiency and seasonal resilience”.
Australian dairy farmers in the Woolworths supply chain, including those supplying vendor brands, can apply.
“We’re calling on Australian dairy farmers to come to us with innovative plans that we can help bring to life,” Woolworths dairy merchandise manager Will Herron said.
“With improved conditions over recent seasons, future focussed farmers are investing in technology and infrastructure to build resilient businesses that can prosper through seasonal challenges in the years ahead.
“We want to partner with farmers to help create the farms of the future that will continue to deliver quality dairy to Australians for generations to come.”
More information is available online
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Meanwhile, Woolworths will phase out its 10 cent drought levy for farmers on June 30.
The levy, on Woolworths’ own-brand two litre and three litre milk, was introduced in September 2018.
Woolworths commercial director of dairy Jason McQuaid told the ABC that with improved seasonal farming conditions and a 15 per cent boost to milk cheques since 2018, it was time to end the drought relief initiative.
“We’re pleased to have aided the recovery of Australian dairy farms over the last three years and to see the industry bolstered in recent seasons by a return to favourable conditions,” he said.
