The dairy industry has welcomed a surprise move, first by Aldi, then Woolworths and Coles, to raise the retail price of their home brand milk, but it remains unclear if farmers will benefit. Find out more about Dairy Farmer's products, history and farmers here! The Farmers’ Own range, first launched in 2013, sees Woolworths source milk directly from Australian dairy farmers in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Woolworths will extend its 10-cent dairy levy until mid-next year as dairy industry's mandatory code of conduct comes into full force. Since 1900, Dairy Farmers has been a leader in milk and other dairy products. FROM October Coles Group will deal directly with Western Australian dairy farmers for its Coles brand fresh white milk. (9News) Through these direct supply relationships, we can offer dairy farmers a better deal on milk supply. Dairy processors have released their minimum milk prices for the 2020/21 season a month before they would normally be released, providing confidence and security for Aussie farmers. Supermarket giant Coles is expanding a direct-sourcing model for fresh milk where it negotiates directly with dairy farmers for supply to its home brand milk brand under one- or two-year contracts. Key points: Aldi raised the price of its home brand milk by 10 cents a litre on Wednesday and Woolworths… The supermarket's own brand two and three litre fresh milk will continue to contribute to farmers until June 2021. Half of the major milk brands are owned by overseas companies, sending profits to Italy, France and Japan. Woolworths will extend its 10-cent dairy levy until mid-next year as dairy industry's mandatory code of conduct comes into full force.