Strategic plan

We recognise the industry is navigating significant change. Ongoing seasonal variability, rising input costs, shifting demographics and workforce shortages are all challenging the resilience of dairy businesses and communities. At the same time, broader pressures, such as regulatory complexity, labour competition and the need to maintain social licence, are reshaping how the industry operates.

This strategy responds to those challenges by focusing on where Gardiner can have the greatest impact: empowering people, strengthening communities, accelerating innovation, and sustaining long-term investment in the industry’s future.

Backed by over 25 years of experience and more than $100 million invested, this plan reinforces our commitment to supporting a profitable, growing and sustainable Victorian dairy industry and vibrant communities where people and businesses want to be.