Enhancing livelihoods
A competitive and profitable Australian dairy industry makes a vital contribution to the nation with profitable dairy farms at the heart of a sustainable industry. In 2016, dairy contributed $13.7 billion in economic value to the national economy, including $3 billion in exports.
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Improving wellbeing
The dairy industry’s approach to health and nutrition sustainability is informed by the Australian Dietary Guidelines. The evidence for consuming milk, yoghurt and cheese has strengthened in recent years, with adequate dairy consumption being linked with reduced risk of many chronic diseases.
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Reducing environmental impact
Dairy manufacturers regularly report on their greenhouse gas emissions intensity, consumptive water use and waste sent to landfill — and are committed to reducing all of these measures to support the industry’s targets as well as contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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