Dairy Farmer Licence - Victoria

You will need this licence to run a commercial dairy farm. A dairy farm is any premises where cows, goats, sheep or buffalo are kept or milked for the purpose of producing milk for sale (regardless of whether it is for human consumption).

This licence does not permit you to process milk beyond the normal requirements for shipment to a dairy manufacturer. Separate licensing requirements apply for the transport, manufacture and distribution for sale of dairy products.

To be eligible for this licence, you must:

• submit a completed licence application form
• nominate an approved Food Safety Program
• pay any required application and licence fees in full.
• comply with the Food Standards Code
• possess necessary skills and competencies

An authorised DFSV officer is required to inspect the premises to ensure that it is fit for the purpose and confirm adherence to the approved Food Safety Program.