Farming for a Healthier Future

A sustainable industry with a higher purpose

When you work within the Australian dairy industry you make a positive contribution to local communities and businesses. You're also part of a higher purpose; part of a collective effort to provide nutritious food for a healthier world.

Working in dairy is unlike any other job. It’s a chance to make a real impact, feeding both the nation and the world.

Sustainability commitments

For the last 10 years, the Australian dairy industry has focused on providing nutritious food for a healthier world.

Our Sustainability Commitments are backed up by collective efforts to continuously improve our sustainable practices. This ensures dairy will remain a key part of a healthy, nutritious, affordable, and sustainable diet for Australians, now and for generations to come.

Protecting livelihoods

The success of Australia’s dairy industry starts with the profitability of its farm businesses. This not only strengthens rural and regional economies but also creates jobs and drives vital export income.

But it’s about more than just the numbers. A thriving dairy industry supports dairy workers, their families, communities, and investors. This, in turn, creates a ripple effect that strengthens entire regions.

To ensure we give our industry and its workers the best possible future, we are committed through the Australian Dairy Industry Sustainability Framework to achieving the following goals by 2030:

• Increase the competitiveness and profitability of the Australian dairy industry

• Increase the resilience and prosperity of dairy communities

• Provide a safe work environment for all dairy workers

• Provide a productive and rewarding work environment for all dairy workers

Dairy’s role in addressing food insecurity and hunger

Financial hardship, low nutritional literacy and limited access to affordable healthy options are some of the biggest causes of hunger and food insecurity.

Dairy foods, such as milk, cheese, and yoghurt, play a crucial role in this challenge, providing an affordable and accessible source of high-quality nutrition for those in need.

Through supporting prosperity in local communities, improving access to nutritious food, and applying sustainable farming practices, Australian dairy is committed to addressing world hunger and improving food security in Australia into the future.