Develop a base of smallhold dairy farmer-cooperatives and empower them to fully own, manage and control viable, integrated dairy enterprises;

Help improve nutrition for all, particularly malnourished children, pregnant women and lactating mothers through milk feeding and facilitate the inclusion on milk in all government assisted food distribution programs; 

Provide favorable policy environment and the needed industry support services towards increased overall milk sufficiency,but not limited to the physical, financial and social infrastructures that will increase overall milk sufficiency and ensure the  active involvement of all players in the development of the local dairy industry.

To promote and provide direction for the accelerated development of the Philippine dairy industry.

To ensure adequate supply of milk and milk products at affordable prices.

To conserve foreign exchange by supporting local milk production.

To enhance nutritional intake of children and pregnant/nursing mothers via promotion of local milk and dairy products.

To improve livelihood opportunities and thereby increase income level thru dairying.

To encourage and  promote the active participation of farm families, rural cooperatives and private sector, al of whom are principal development agents.

To improve milk production from existing stock and to systematically program the build-up of productive milk herd.

To develop and disseminate appropriate small-holder based dairy technology.

To give support and assistance to all engaged in the dairy business particularly rural-based small dairy farmers.

Formulate and execute dairy programs.

Assist in purchase, importation, propagation, storage, distribution and sale of dairy animals and other inputs as may be needed by the dairy industry.

Encourage the integration of dairy production and local milk and the distribution of dairy products into various rural livelihood and nutrition programs.

Borrow, raise or obtain funds; or to enter into financial arrangements in order to support or carry out its objectives and purposes.

Receive grants, subsidies, donations, or contributions from private or government office, agency or corporation in the Philippines or abroad.

Establish, maintain or operate a credit system that will finance dairy farmers and dairy cooperatives or associations charge reasonable fees for services rendered.

Promulgate rules and regulations to carry out provisions and policies of RA 7884.

Adopt, alter and use a corporate seal; to sue and be sued; and otherwise to do and perform all acts or exercise necessary to carry out its objectives.