FY23 Early Commitment Milk Supply  

Statement of Circumstances in which ACM is prepared to enter into its Early Commitment  Milk Supply Agreement (published in accordance with section 12(2) of the Dairy Industry Code)

ACM is a commercial milk processor with a plant located at Girgarre in northern Victoria.   Decisions about the circumstances in which it is prepared to enter into milk supply agreements with dairy farmers are made with ACM’s long term business objectives in mind.

ACM’s focus is on the value-added stable dairy markets as close to the end consumer as possible.  ACM’s business model prioritises the delivery of previously agreed quantities of milk (whether that be conventional, A2 or organic) to its customers under ongoing contracts.  In order to increase reliability in the volume and quality of its milk supply, ACM aims to develop positive ongoing working arrangements with a valued network of dairy farmer suppliers.   ACM believes that this approach builds certainty and profitability for all stakeholders.

For the year commencing 1 July 2022, ACM will enter into an early commitment milk supply agreement for the exclusive supply of conventional milk in the following circumstances:

1. Only available to suppliers who entered into Early Commitment Milk Supply Agreement by 30 June 2022.
2. Supplier’s farm is located in the MurrayDairy, WestVicDairy and/or GippsDairy region.
3. Preference will be given to Suppliers who have current or pre-existing contractual relationships with ACM over proposed new suppliers.
4. Supplier has a current Dairy Food Safety Licence.
5. Supplier has demonstrated compliance with relevant legislative requirements in relation to milk production, environmental/effluent management and animal welfare.
6. Historic compliance by Supplier with ACM quality standards or proof of compliance with another milk processor’s quality standards and program.
7. Supplier demonstrates commitment to Occupational Health and Safety on Farm and for ACM staff and contractors.
8. Save and efficient tanker access is in place for collection of milk on Farm.
9. Supplier has sufficient production capacity to generate a minimum collection of 800 litres of milk which is no more than 48 hours old.
10. ACM may, at any time, decline to enter into any new milk supply agreements if and when it has secured sufficient supply of milk to meet its then current contractual commitments to its customers.

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‍2 Year Milk Supply - FY23 & FY24

Statement of Circumstances in which ACM is prepared to enter into a year Milk Supply Agreement of up to two years duration (published in accordance with section 12(2) of the Dairy Industry Code)

ACM is a commercial milk processor with a plant located at Girgarre in northern Victoria.   Decisions about the circumstances in which it is prepared to enter into milk supply agreements with dairy farmers are made with ACM’s long term business objectives in mind.

ACM’s focus is on the value-added stable dairy markets as close to the end consumer as possible.  ACM’s business model prioritises the delivery of previously agreed quantities of milk to its customers under ongoing contracts.  In order to increase certainty in the volume and quality of its milk supply, ACM seeks to secure reliable sources of milk from a valued network of dairy farmers by offering milk supply agreements with a duration of  between 12 and 24 months.

ACM will enter into a milk supply agreement for the supply of conventional milk which has a duration of up to two years in the following circumstances:

1. Milk supply to ACM commences on a date between 1 July 2022 and 31 August 2022.
2. Supplier’s farm is located in the MurrayDairy, WestVicDairy and/or GippsDairy region.
3. Supplier has a current Dairy Food Safety Licence.
4. Supplier has demonstrated compliance with legislative requirements in relation to milk production, including environmental/effluent management and animal welfare.
5. Historic compliance by Supplier with ACM quality standards or proof of compliance with another processor’s quality standards and program.
6. Commitment to Occupational Health and Safety on Farm and for ACM staff and contractors.
7. Safe and efficient tanker access for collection of Milk on Farm.
8. Sufficient production capacity for a minimum milk collection 500L (milk no more 48hrs old).
9. ACM may, at any time, decline to enter into any new milk supply agreements if and when it has secured sufficient supply of milk to meet its then current contractual commitments to its customers.