Delivering high quality food and fibre for domestic and overseas consumers is not an easy job. Queensland primary producers face constant challenges from government decisions, the natural environment and fluctuating markets.
Peak industry groups like AgForce are at the forefront of grappling with these challenges and coming up with solutions that advance sustainable agribusiness and deliver better outcomes for all rural Queenslanders.
AgForce’s elected representatives – who give their time, skills and knowledge to help their fellow farmers – have a key role in setting the organisation’s direction and policy positions.
This week nominations open for positions on AgForce boards and regional councils for the next two years. We’re urging the best and the brightest within the industry to step up, be a voice for farmers and help us drive polices that take agriculture and rural Queensland forward.
There are so many different ways to get involved. Members can nominate to be on the AgForce Queensland Farmers Limited Board or on one of the commodity boards representing cattle, sheep and wool, and grains producers.
At a more local level, there is also an opportunity for AgForce members to be on a regional council in the north, central, south-east, southern-inland and south-west regions.
Nominations are open until midday Wednesday August 8, with ballots for contested positions opening on 5 September 5.
AgForce has a page on our website – https://agforceqld.org.au/2018agforceelections – with all the information about the 2018 elections, including position descriptions and nomination forms.
I can’t stress enough how important it is for members to take an active interest in this process and to help contribute to the industry’s future.
Please have your say and get involved to help us secure the continued productivity, profitability and sustainability of broadacre agriculture in Queensland.
