Tasmanian Dairy Farmer Andrew Aldridge Nominates for Australian Dairy Farmers Board

The TasFarmers Dairy Council is proud to announce the nomination of Andrew Aldridge, a dedicated Tasmanian dairy farmer and advocate, for a position as Business Director on the Board of Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF). Andrew’s nomination comes at a critical juncture for Australia’s dairy industry, as producers face increasing financial, regulatory, and environmental challenges.

Andrew’s commitment to fostering unity while respecting diversity is at the heart of his candidacy. In his open letter to ADF members, Andrew highlighted:

“United we stand, divided we fall. This truth remains central as we face ongoing threats to our industry.”

Andrew has a strong track record of leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, with over a decade of involvement in TasFarmers and ADF initiatives. He has led significant policy efforts, including responses to Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease threats and the development of ADF’s Surplus Calf Policy. Drawing on these experiences, Andrew believes that “Advocacy is about embracing inevitable change, assessing its impacts, and enabling all sectors of the dairy industry to navigate forward confidently.”

At a time where change is necessary within ADF and the industry in general, TasFarmers Dairy Council encourages all ADF members to participate in this important election, recognising Andrew’s vision for a stronger, more resilient dairy industry. As he stated in his letter, “ADF’s role is to unite and work collaboratively across the industry to address financial, regulatory, structural, and market pressures, fostering a sustainable future.”

Key Dates:

Voting closes at 11:00 am on 27 November 2024.

Proxy submissions are due by 26 November 2024.

For further information on voting procedures or Andrew Aldridge’s platform, visit the ADF website or contact TasFarmers.