On the same day, Victorian grain and livestock producer David Jochinke was elected president of the NFF, succeeding Fiona Simson who steps down after seven years in the role. John Hassall, a farmer from East Pingelly in Western Australia, also joined the NFF’s leadership team as vice president, NFF said in a press release.
Hailing from Murra Warra in western Victoria, Jochinke has served as vice president of the NFF since 2017, and previously served as president of the Victorian Farmers’ Federation from 2016–2020.
Expressing his gratitude to the NFF membership for their support, incoming president Jochinke said: “I want to thank the members for trusting me to lead the NFF at such an important moment. Australian agriculture has so much opportunity ahead of it as we continue striving for our $100 billion vision. But right now, we’re also facing enormous challenges—from a difficult season in many parts of the country, to a trying policy environment in Canberra.
“I look forward to working hard for farmers across Australia to give them a say on the issues facing the sector.”
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