VICTORIAN farmers have said changing the name of National Party will make little difference - the party would still be judged on its actions.
The National Party of Australia - Victoria has lodged an application with the Victorian Electoral Commission to change its formal registered name to the National Country Party - Victoria.
Leader, Peter Walsh, said the state needed a party dedicated to standing up for the interests of rural and regional Victorians.
"I believe we are the one party that truly represents the interests of country Victorians, now as much as ever," Mr Walsh said.
"Whether it's jobs, education, agriculture or health - the Nationals are fighting to make sure country Victorians get their fair share."
But Victorian farmers and graziers said it wouldn't change anything.
Salt Creek Merino, Woorndoo, stud principal Peter Coy said he didn't think it would make "a tad of difference.
"People will vote for their member and consider what the National Country/Victoria Party is doing for them," Mr Coy said.
"I don't think it will make one iota of difference - all it will do is cost them a lot of money, reprinting their stationery."
Gippsland dairy farmer Marian Macdonald said most people knew what the party did and stood for.
"I don't think it matters what they call themselves, it's more important what they do - we will judge them on their actions, not their name," Ms McDonald said.
South-Western Victorian dairy farmer Craig Dettling, McArthur, said it was policies, not the party name, which counted.
"Personally, I don't think it makes much difference; it's the same with all parties, its not necessarily the name, it's whether or not you hold true to what you say you are going to do," Mr Dettling said.
