About Us
Who we are
SW Dairy Limited (SWDL) is a company built to support the seasonal dairy farmers in Western Victoria.
We exist to strengthen farmers who are disadvantaged by other processors, and are looking for a home for their milk that will offer them a fair and equal price.
We produce significant amounts of milk in the spring however, we are penalized by the current pricing structures offered by most processors.
This led us to identify the need to standardize pricing and level the playing field for all dairy farmers and ultimately take control of our own destiny.
We established SW Dairy Limited as an unlisted public company to enable us to achieve this goal and lay the foundation for a sustainable future.
Our Vision
- For like-minded farmers to join us in obtaining a fair price for their milk and to grow their business with confidence
- Fair and equal treatment of all farmers regardless of seasonality and size
- Show farmers the benefits of seasonal dairy farming
- Improve the sustainability of the dairy industry in Western Victoria
Our Values
- Adherence to co-operative principles
- All farmers to be treated equally - one vote per member only
- Work together collaboratively
- Sustainability of family-run dairy farms
- Be a leader in the dairy industry
Our History
2020/21
SWDL is started, 8 farmers join us on our journey.
12 Million Litres delivered
Opened $6.45kgMS, Closed $6.50kgMS
2021/22
18 suppliers and 30 Million Litres
Opened $7.01, Closed $7.35kgMS
Our first Field Officer
Regular discussion groups begin
2022/23
31 Million Litres
20 Suppliers
Opened $9.55 kgMS, Closed $9.75 kgMS
2023/24
23 Suppliers, 31 Million Litres
Opened and closed $9.30kgMS
2024/25
25 Suppliers
opened $8kgMS