Encouraged to stay by ACM

‘‘I’ve been organic farming for 30 years but there was no incentive with Murray Goulburn,’’ he said.

‘‘After the downturn, I was thinking of getting out of the dairy altogether.

‘‘Then ACM approached us to supply organic.

‘‘We’re getting a far better price (from ACM).’’

Mr Spencer said he was looking forward to the season coming as he looked to increase his herd after such a tough period.

‘‘It’s gearing up to be a good season ahead if it rains,’’ he said.

‘‘We had 200 cows with Murray Goulburn and sold 80 (after the price crash).

‘‘Now we are looking to ramp it (herd numbers) back up again.’’