Logan to leave Dairy Connect

Dairy Connect was formed four years ago as an industry-wide body representing farmers farmers, manufacturers, processors and milk vendors, partly paid for by residue funds held in trust for the NSW industry by the state government and NSW Farmers.

Dairy Connect's farmer leadership has been largely made up of producers who split from NSW Farmers dairy section at the height of widespread frustrations over depressed farmgate milk prices and declining milk production in NSW and the need for a more united dairy industry approach to profitability concerns for all players.

Some producer members hold dual memberships.

Dairy Connect's board has now established a committee to look at the current role and duties of the chief executive and to focus on growth of the organisation for its members on a local and international front.

Mr Mike Logan a former cotton grower and business owner was brought in by the infant organisation originally in a consulting capacity, later taking on the job permanently.

"The opportunity to help establish and watch the association grow has been a most satisfying part of my professional career," he told last month's annual general meeting.

"I have been involved since the formation of this vital industry body and will continue to take an active involvement in its next phase of growth as it continues its representation work throughout the east coast of Australia.

Dairy Connect chairman George Davey expressed his appreciation to Mr Logan for his passion for agriculture and particularly the dairy industry.

"We are saddened he has decided to leave for other opportunities," he said.

To ensure a smooth transition, Mr Logan will remain in the role until the board has appointed a replacement for his role and a handover has been executed.