Get to know Mainland Dairy Program
An annual program – with over 110 participants having attended over the last 5 years.
This initiative from the Lactalis - Mainland Dairy Suppliers’ Council is designed to give you a night off‐farm in Melbourne, to learn a lot more about Lactalis - Mainland Dairy from its senior leaders, and to meet and interact with fellow suppliers.
Open to all suppliers (and partners) interested in learning about:
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The Australian business and how key decisions are made
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Retail opportunities and dynamic, including consumer, foodservice and export markets
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The value of a litre of milk and by-product management
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The key elements of the supply chain - from tanker collection to cheese exports to Japan
Applications for the October 2026 Program will open in the middle of the year
FAQ's
Who is running this program?
The program is being hosted by MDSC, with all the keynote presenters from Lactalis - Mainland Dairy.
What is the aim of the program?
The goal is to help develop a more informed and engaged farmer base.
By providing relevant learning opportunities we hope to build farmer knowledge and help you get a deeper understanding and appreciation of, and connection to, the Lactalis Mainland Dairy business.
When is it happening?
The program is usually run out of Melbourne (2 x half days) in October each year.
Who is it designed for?
This program is for farmer suppliers or senior on-farm managers at larger farms / corporate farms.
We invite you to also bring your partner along if they are interested in the program (make sure they are included in the application form).
You can also attend with a farm manager etc – and we can organise two rooms if required (please also advise when applying).
What does the course entail?
It will run over two half‐days with speakers covering relevant topics on Lactalis - Mainland Dairy business operations, who the key decision makers are and what processes are in place to maximise the value of the milk you supply.
Any other questions, suggestions or feedback can be directed to Will Kermode from MDSC: