Woolworths supports Queensland dairy farmers

Woolworths is extending an extra helping hand to Queensland dairy farmers via a special 5 c/L donation on milk.

The donation will apply for the next two weeks and is likely to raise at least half a million dollars for struggling dairy farmers.

Woolworths Director of Supermarkets Greg Foran said, “The floods and cyclones have had a far-reaching impact on many industries but dairy farmers have been particularly hard hit in recent weeks and need the support of retailers and consumers to recover.”

Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation President Brian Tessmann said this announcement from Woolworths was very welcome at a time when dairy-farming families and the industry were in desperate need of good news.

“The scale of the destruction is unprecedented and has cost the industry tens of millions of dollars. Hardly a farming family in Queensland was untouched by these disasters, with many cases of severe damage and financial loss.

“It will take some farmers years to recover and it is a sad reality that some farmers will be assessing how they can get through this crisis.

“Importantly, this donation from Woolworths will help with the recovery - but just as importantly, it will boost farmers’ confidence in the future of the dairy industry.”

The donation applies to every brand and variety of fresh white milk bought at any Woolworths store nationally. All monies will go to the Queensland Dairy Farmers Relief Fund and all dairy farmers in the state are eligible to apply for grants. The fund is being run by the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation.