Processing sector
There are 4 major processors in the state; two multinationals (Fonterra and National Foods), one private company (Harvey Fresh) and one joint venture owned by QAF (Singapore) and a Western Australian farmer owned entity (Challenge Dairy Co-operative).
These processors have plants in Perth (Fonterra/National Foods), Brunswick (Fonterra), Harvey (Harvey Fresh) Boyanup and Capel (Challenge Dairy Co-operative).
Product mix varies according to processor.
More than 6 m tonnes of grain, growing domestic market, access to high value SE asian markets, cost effective milk production, climate, land, water. WA is a great location to invest in dairy