Where there’s wool William Beetham will have his say after proving unbeatable in recent elections to become Federated Farmers’ new Meat & Wool Industry Group chair.
Other appointments resulting from the group’s recent AGM see Karen Williams (replaced by Colin Hurst) named vice president while former VP, Andrew Hoggard, replaces outgoing president, Katie Milne.
“My key goal is that we create really effective communication with our farmer members up and down the country, so that we’re clearly hearing the majority voice and they’re up to speed with our strategy,” Mr Beetham says.
“My key goal is that we create really effective communication with our farmer members up and down the country, so that we’re clearly hearing the majority voice and they’re up to speed with our strategy,” he says.
“But paramount to all of that is bringing the rest of New Zealand with us, building trust and helping them understand our challenges as we continue to deliver the prosperous and environmentally-sound primary sector that the national economy needs.”
Drawing on extensive experience, Mr Beetham comes to his new role after serving as Federated Farmers Wairarapa/Wellington provincial president.