Partnering with us

We know it’s no small decision.
There’s a lot to weigh up when choosing which dairy company you’ll supply your milk to.


You’ll have a number of things on your checklist: a competitive milk price, secure demand, business support and access to industry expertise to name a few.

Of course, the best decision is an informed decision, which is why we’d like to show you what we can bring to the table. We believe we have a lot to offer – and together we can achieve great things.

What will it look like?

We’re committed to partnering with our farmers for the long term and ensuring that they are equipped with the right tools to manage their business, and there are a number of ways we work to achieve this:​

  • Offering market-leading expertise and support in dairy through Farm Source Professional, a dedicated team who provide advice on a range of topics including finance, HR, agronomy and milk quality to help improve farming systems and profitability
  • We provide a 24/7 Service Centre to help sort out any issues quickly and an online income estimator so farmers can see how supply or price changes will impact their business
  • Paying a competitive milk price and providing farmers with choice of payment systems enabling them to farm the way they want
  • Supporting the Proud to be a Dairy Farmer program which aims to develop the next generation of dairy farmers and upskill employees.

Partnering with Farm Source

Together, we do good things.

Building a sustainable future

Working with Fonterra's Farm Source team on a Farm Environment Plan confirmed Cheryl McCartie and Theo van Brecht are on track to leaving a lasting impact for generations to come.

Guidance on pasture increases milk production

Cameron and Denise Suna called on Farm Source Professional to help them maximise per cow production with a refreshed approach to managing their pasture.

Advice keeps family farm in good hands

Three years after almost walking away from their Beverford dairy, the Rogers are back in the black thanks to Fonterra’s Farm Source team.

Planning a profitable path

Choosing Fonterra’s Farm Source team to help realise their dream of farm ownership was the key to success for Kirkstall farmers Chloe and Rodney Brown.

Solving the profitability puzzle

Three generations of farming expertise wasn’t enough for Graeme and Fleur Nurse to realise the full potential of their Stanhope farm.

Realising farm ownership dream

Tim and Tracy Beswicke reached out to the Farm Source Professional team who provided the help they needed to purchase their new farm at Larpent. 

Advice you can take to the bank

For Damien Cocker, taking ownership of his dairy farm at Sheffield in 2019 realised a dream that had driven him for as long as he can remember

Supporting pathways to dairy

Amid a skilled labour shortage in the dairy industry, Michelle and Brian Lawrence have recruited and trained inexperienced workers, with the help of Farm Source.

Different pathway leads to dairy success

Boorcan farmers Theres and Jamie Drake have carved a unique pathway into the dairy industry since moving from New Zealand 12 years ago.

Farming for generations

George and Robert Rigney have continued to carve new paths for the industry as they build on a commitment to sustainability.

Interested in supplying Fonterra?

Contact one of our Farm Source team members in your area.
 

Phil Candy

Regional Manager

M +61 438 343 085  |  E phil.candy@fonterra.com

Peter Dunstan

Regional Manager 

M +61 427 897 416  |  E peter.dunstan@fonterra.com

Shane Hargreaves 

Regional Manager 

M +61 437 893 131|  E shane.hargreaves@fonterra.com

Troy Franks

Regional Manager

M +61 400 948 683  |  E troy.franks@fonterra.com