22 Apr 2013

New farm assurance scheme will benefit farmers - Synlait

7:05 pm on 22 April 2013

Canterbury dairy company Synlait Milk says a new farm assurance system it's introduced for its 150 suppliers will bring them significant financial gains.

Synlait launched its internationally accredited ISO 65 scheme last week, a first for New Zealand and Australia.

Chief executive John Penno says it's aiming to have more than 30 certified suppliers within a year and farmers who reach the top level can expect to increase their incomes by up to 44 cents a kilo of milk solids.

Dr Penno says to gain accreditation farmers have to prove themselves in four areas (milk quality, environment, animal health & welfare and social responsibility).