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The dairy industry is Australia\u2019s fourth largest rural industry and is a major source of employment across regional areas, with approximately 46,200 people directly employed on dairy farms and by dairy companies.<\/p>\n

Associated transport, distribution, farm services and research and development activities represent further employment associated with the industry.<\/p>\n

In the last 12 months Australian dairy farmers produced 8.55 billion litres of milk, which is enough to feed and nourish just over 27 million people based on the average Australian intake of dairy per year.<\/p>\n

Dairy regions<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Australia\u2019s 4,420 dairy farms are spread across eight unique dairying regions throughout Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and Western Australia.<\/p>\n

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Dairy and health <\/strong><\/h5>\n

Dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yoghurt are naturally full of important nutrients such as calcium and protein, and provide some pretty important health benefits. In fact, the Australian Dietary Guidelines say that consumption of milk, cheese and yoghurt is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and colorectal cancer \u2013 some of the main causes of death in Australia.<\/p>\n

Dairy and Sustainability<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Australian dairy intends to be an integral part of the national and global effort to address the world\u2019s biggest sustainability challenges. To do this, we have made a number of sustainability commitments to the community, our people, the environment and our animals. Our internationally recognised Sustainability Framework is our guide to sustainable dairy production, with goals and targets set for 2030, confirming our ambition to continue to make changes for the better.<\/p>\n

A snapshot of the Australian dairy industry<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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