Western Victoria is an important dairying region.
- About 1,700 dairy farmers produce two billion litres of milk annually. This represents more than 30% of Victoria’s production and 22% of national milk output.
- The dairy industry directly employs almost 6,000 people in Western Victoria, in both farming and processing. There are eight dairy factories operating in the region, collecting and processing milk.
- Dairy companies manufacturing product in the region include Fonterra, Murray Goulburn and Warrnambool Cheese & Butter factory. A number of other dairy companies have suppliers in the region.
- The estimated value of farmgate production in the region in 2007/08 is more than $760 million.
Situation and Outlook report (contains detailed analysis and many of the years facts and figures)
For more information please visit www.dairyaustralia.com.au
Acknowledgements
The information provided for the regional data is supplied by:
- Dairy Australia and its `Insights to Dairy – Dairy in Western Victoria' booklet.
- Fonterra Milk Australia with its “Dairy Farming in Australia booklet”
- Bureau of Meteorology
We thank them for the use of this data.
