Fiona Simson addressing the Nationwide Press Membership on her final day as NFF president. Picture: Nationwide Press Membership
FORMER Nationwide Farmers’ Federation president Fiona Simson has been named vp of the World Farmers Organisation, this week travelling to Rome to just accept the brand new function.
The NFF nominated Ms Simson who was subsequently elected on the WFO Basic Meeting in Rome.
President David Jochinke, who’s in Rome on the occasion with NFF CEO Tony Mahar, stated this was a major second for “Crew Australia”. It’s believed Ms Simson is the primary Australian consultant to be elected at this stage.
“This elevates the NFF’s voice on the desk, making certain Australian farmers will likely be heard in worldwide conversations on international agricultural coverage and the way meals and fibre are produced in Australia,” Mr Jochinke stated.
“Points reminiscent of local weather change, deforestation, animal welfare and agvet chemical compounds are influencing the coverage agendas throughout the globe. These are all problems with essential concern to Australian farmers and now we have to ensure international policymakers and markets perceive them within the Australian context.
“The WFO’s rising affect with highly effective our bodies, such because the Meals and Agriculture Group, World Commerce Group and the United Nations, heightens the necessity for Australian illustration.
“It’s why we’re right here on the WFO, and to have illustration at a excessive stage by way of Fiona, it provides Australian farmers a strong platform to affect international ag coverage.”
Ms Simson has beforehand served on the WFO’s girls and youth committees, and up to now 12 months has been the Oceania consultant on the WFO Board.
“Farmers are on the forefront of the massive points dealing with the world, like local weather change, meals safety and sustainability,” Ms Simson stated.
“There are lots of competing voices on these points, however it’s essential farmers current a united entrance and present international coverage makers we will be a part of the answer.”
Supply: NFF
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