Councils & Committees
TasFarmers has a number of council and committees representing farmers’ interests on internal and external committees. The structure of the councils and committees provides an environment to discuss challenges being experienced on farm, in communities and across industries
The members efforts all too often go un-noticed, but the TasFarmers only prospers when it has people of like mind and good intent who work together for outcomes.
The TasFarmers has to be constantly in the ear of government, fighting for opportunities and our rights.
To do our job properly, we must know what is going on within the various sectors of agriculture – dairy, meat, wool, horticulture, irrigation, and marketing. That means on the ground as well as in those forums where policy develops.
The best people to provide and consider that advice are the farmers themselves.
If you are a current TasFarmers member and would like to register your interest to be considered on our council or committees, then please contact our office.
Meat Council
The TasFarmers Meat Council represents the interests of this important agricultural sector. In addition to representing the interests of its members, TasFarmers Meat Council also aims to:
• Provide leadership for Tasmanian red meat producers;
• Encourage education and personal development; and
• Improve production systems.
The Chairperson of the Meat Council is George Shea
Vegetable Council
The TasFarmers Vegetable Council is the combined voice of vegetable growers in Tasmania. Growers of crops that include potatoes, onions, beans, peas, carrots and brassica's (broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts) are represented through the Vegetable Council and by national peak body AUSVEG.
The Vegetable Council aims to Improve profitability, Identify of new markets, and identify ongoing research and development.
The Chairperson of the Vegetable Council is Nathan Richardson
Agriculture Council
The Agriculture Commodity Council is the umbrella body for a number of TasFarmers Commodity Committees.
The commodities represented through the Agriculture Commodity Council are:
• Cereals & Seeds Committee
• Forestry Committee
Your Agriculture Council Chairperson is Corey Spencer
Dairy Council
The TasFarmers Dairy Council represents the interests of Tasmanian dairy farmers. Through Dairy Council, dairy farmers benefit from the activities of TasFarmers and Australian Dairy Farmers Ltd (ADF).
The Dairy Council aims to
• Work with dairy industry stakeholders, ensuring that positive outcomes for dairy farmers are achieved;
• Provides dairy farmers with a voice on a diverse range of issues;
• Keeps in touch with the local dairy community and maintains current knowledge on the important issues facing the industry as a whole as well as individual dairy farm businesses
Your Dairy Council Chairperson is Geoff Cox
Wool Council
TasFarmers Wool Council is committed to a profitable future for its members and a viable future for Tasmanian wool producers. Through the wool council farmers benefit from the activities of the TasFarmers and Wool Producers Australia (WPA)
The Wool Council:
• Works constructively with industry stakeholders;
- Ensures that positive outcomes for wool growers are achieved;
- Provides Tasmanian wool growers with a voice on a diverse range of issues; and
- Maintains current knowledge on the important issues facing the industry as a whole as well as individual businesses.
The Chairperson of the Wool Council is Charles Downie
TasFarmers Committees
Water Committee
The TasFarmers Water Committee is the peak body representing Tasmanian farmers on water issues. The TasFarmers Water Committee consists of a diverse and comprehensive group of TasFarmers members from throughout Tasmania who represent the various Commodity Groups. Each member plays a critical role in supporting the Committee in its role as representative to water users within TasFarmers.
The Chairperson of the Water Committee is Malcolm Green
Weeds Committee
The TasFarmers Weeds Committee is the peak body representing Tasmanian farmers on weeds issues. The TasFarmers Weeds Standing Committee consists of a diverse and comprehensive group of TasFarmers members from throughout Tasmania who represent the various Commodity Groups. Each member plays a critical role in supporting the Committee in its role as representative to weeds issues within the TasFarmers.
The Chairperson of the Weeds Committee - vacant
Wildlife Policing & Firearms Committee
The TasFarmers Wildlife Policing & Firearms Committee is the peak body representing Tasmanian farmers on wildlife issues. The TasFarmers Wildlife Policing & Firearms Standing Committee consists of a diverse and comprehensive group of TasFarmers members from throughout Tasmania who represent the various Commodity Groups. Each member plays a critical role in supporting the Committee in its role as representative to wildlife issues within the TasFarmers.
The Chairperson of the Wildlife Policing & Firearms Committee is Alastair Cameron
Forestry Committee
The TasFarmers Forestry Committee’s purpose is to act as the body representing the interests of those Tasmanian farmers who have private forestry on their property. The Committee lobbies and advocates for the development & implementation of policies and positions on issues affecting the sustainability of the Tasmanian forestry industry.
The Chairperson of the Forestry Committee - vacant
Cereals & Seeds Committee
The TasFarmers Cereal & Seeds Committee represents Tasmanian farmers on cereal, grains & seed issues. The TasFarmers Cereal & Seeds Committee consists of a diverse and comprehensive group of TasFarmers members from throughout Tasmania. Each member plays a critical role in supporting the Committee in its role as representative to cereal, grains and seed users within TasFarmers.
The Chairperson of the Creals & Seeds Committee is Tom Green
