Hunter Valley dairy farmers struggling through one of the worst droughts on record are set to benefit from a decision by Woolworths to boost its $1.00 a litre milk prices, with profits to go to farmers.
The supermarket giant will increase the price of its own brand milk by 10 cents per litre from today.
Dairy Connect Farmers Group President and Gloucester Dairy Farmer, Graham Forbes says the move is re-building confidence within the industry.
"I think it's a real morale booster for farmers. They've seen their product devalued in stores and from a mental position it's a tremendous move as well it's a first starting time to sort out some of the problems we've had with the industry," he said.
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| Dairy Connect President Graham Forbes Picture: smh.co.au |
