April 14, 2026
Dairy farmers have thanked Woolworths for lifting the price paid to them for milk by 10 cents per litre.
“This is extremely welcome news, and I thank Woolworths for their understanding and assistance in the very uncertain and difficult times,” eastAUSmilk president Tim Bale said.
The producer group, which represents dairy farmers in Queensland and NSW, said the cost of diesel, fertiliser and other products had continued to rise, causing major losses.
The group said many farmers had no choice except to cull cows.
“I worked with Woolworths 12 years ago to set up Farmers Own milk with direct suppliers around the country,” Mr Bale said.
“I am grateful that I was able to negotiate a 10c/l lift in prices with Woolworths on behalf of my farmers in NSW and Queensland.
“We want to see all retailers and processors follow the lead set by Woolworths in lifting prices paid to dairy farmers by 10c/l immediately. It is important for all dairy farmers to receive a price increase.
“Woolworths has clearly set the precedent and any processors or retailers that do not follow their lead over the next week will see a plummeting of their milk supply over the coming months.
“There is no time to wait, and I implore all processors and retailers to lift prices now before it is too late.”
