Fuel and fertiliser disruption
Dairy industry mobilising to respond to supply and price issues.
Dairy Australia is working closely with the broader dairy industry to respond to fuel and fertiliser supply and pricing challenges, supporting farmers during a period of ongoing uncertainty.
Ongoing tensions in the Middle East are impacting global supply chains, with flowon effects being felt across Australian dairy farms. Fuel supply constraints and rising fertiliser prices continue to be reported across Australia, as global market disruption and increased demand place pressure on availability. These impacts are expected to continue for some time.
In response, Dairy Australia has activated its Issues Management Framework to ensure a coordinated and consistent industry response across the dairy supply chain. We are working closely with Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF), the Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF) and governments to identify onfarm impacts of supply chain disruptions and ensure farmer needs are clearly understood and supported.
Broader industry engagement is underway through national coordination and advocacy efforts. This includes participation by ADF, ADPF and Dairy Australia in discussions through the Federal Government’s National Coordination Mechanism, as well as industry representation at the Minister’s Agriculture Fuel Supply Roundtable. In parallel, whole of agriculture advocacy is being led through peak farming bodies, calling for government recognition of the potential impacts on food production and regional communities.
Industry webinar
To support the dairy industry, Dairy Australia will host a national industry webinar on Monday 30 March, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. The webinar will provide an update on the current supply situation and offer early, practical guidance to support onfarm decision making as farmers plan for autumn.
Further local support activities for farmers will be announced in the coming days as more information becomes available in response to this fast evolving situation.
Farmers are encouraged to contact their local Dairy Australia regional office or Regional Development Program (RDP) representative for further information and support. Resources and updates are also available at dairyaustralia.com.au.
Support during challenging times
Farmers experiencing stress or financial pressure due to the current uncertainty are encouraged to seek support. Assistance is available through the National Centre for Farmer Health, including financial and wellbeing resources, at farmerhealth.org.au/support-hub.