I guess a lot has happened since my past post! Am still sampling beer and will be catching up on those posts soon....honestly!
I realize that the last post regarding milk pricing was slightly off the mark. The only way to support your local dairy farmer is to buy branded milk!
There has been a lot of negative speculation leading up to the future structure of our milk payment system in Queensland. Sadly I am recently hearing that the speculation will become reality at our upcoming supplier meetings. These price cuts will take effect as of January 2013.
The saddest reality of all is that our very own processor Parmalat (Pauls) will vindicate the ridiculous pricing of milk according to Coles. Rather than making it clear that $1/litre is not sustainable, and forcing that price up, they have chosen to take the soft option. Instead of putting upward pressure on the multi-nationals, they will maintain their margin by further hammering the lowest rung on the ladder....dairy farmers! Ok it is 2.30 in the morning and I can't sleep....I'll review this tomorrow and make adjustments where necessary
