DAIRY farmers have encouraged everyone to raise a glass of milk on World Milk Day today to celebrate Queensland produced milk and the states’ farmers.
Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation (QDO) president Brian Tessmann thanked Queensland consumers for supporting the state’s farmers by buying locally sourced branded milk all year round.
“The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation has declared June 1 as World Milk Day since 2001, and we’re using the occasion to celebrate the Queensland farmers who work hard to produce delicious, nutritious milk,” Mr Tessmann said.
“Our dairy farmers work hard seven days a week, 365 days a year to create fresh, great tasting and wholesome fresh milk that Queenslanders consumed every day.
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“Dairy farmers in Queensland have been to date been heartened by how the public has rallied around local milk producers by doing what they can do best, choosing with their wallets.”
Mr Tessmann said it was important that the community was aware that their choices at the checkout were making a difference to supporting the brands that supported Queensland dairy farmers.
“We encourage everyone to keep buying branded to support farmers from every producer as this the best way to ensure our farmers get a fair price for their product,” Mr Tessmann said.
“Buying fresh branded milk gives a fair price back to Queensland dairy farmers. The extra dollars you spend on branded milk is invested into the quality improvements of milk products.”
“On behalf of all Queensland dairy farmers, QDO says ‘thank you’ for buying branded milk and supporting our industry.
“QDO will continue its campaign to break the $1/litre milk price glass ceiling by working with the government and the major retailers to get a fairer deal for our farmers.”
