United Dairyfarmers of Victoria president Adam Jenkins has resigned.
In a letter to members, Mr Jenkins said the decision came with mixed emotions and was not made lightly.
“It is important that the organisation and its members come first, and I feel this change will ensure UDV has a fresh approach and energetic leadership, required to tackle issues and represent members, heading into 2019,” Mr Jenkins said.
He has been in the role for nearly four years.
“I have had the tremendous opportunity to travel this great state of ours,” Mr Jenkins said.
“We have such diverse dairy regions, across Victoria, and I am truly amazed by the skill, strength and tenacity all of you have shown through some very interesting and challenging times, dealing with both seasonality and market volatility.”
UDV Policy Council will fill the present’s role as a casual vacancy in December.
It’s expected the council will call for nominations for the president’s role, in May, next year.
The role will again fall vacant in 2020.
Andrew Miller
I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.
I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.
