Chair of DairyNZ Optimistic About Dairy Industry's Future Despite Challenges
Source: www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
Jim van der Poel, Chair of DairyNZ, is optimistic about the dairy industry's future, despite the challenges it faces.
He was re-elected to the DairyNZ board for another term and is expected to retain his chairmanship. While acknowledging the industry's difficulties, he emphasized the importance of staying positive and focusing on the positive aspects of dairy farming.
Van der Poel also noted that DairyNZ's new CEO, Campbell Parker, played a role in his decision to stand for re-election, as it ensures stability and continuity for the organization. He intends to work on succession planning to facilitate the transition to the next generation of leaders.
Farmer confidence remains a concern due to a low farmgate milk price and cost inflation, and van der Poel aims to develop positive relationships with new government officials to address regulatory matters of concern to dairy farmers.
Regardless of the government in power, DairyNZ's role is to respect policies while ensuring they do not disadvantage farmers or the industry. With Parker taking over as CEO, it's an opportune time to evaluate DairyNZ's allocation of resources to projects that benefit dairy farmers the most.
Van der Poel also noted that DairyNZ's new CEO, Campbell Parker, played a role in his decision to stand for re-election, as it ensures stability and continuity for the organization. He intends to work on succession planning to facilitate the transition to the next generation of leaders.
Farmer confidence remains a concern due to a low farmgate milk price and cost inflation, and van der Poel aims to develop positive relationships with new government officials to address regulatory matters of concern to dairy farmers.
Regardless of the government in power, DairyNZ's role is to respect policies while ensuring they do not disadvantage farmers or the industry. With Parker taking over as CEO, it's an opportune time to evaluate DairyNZ's allocation of resources to projects that benefit dairy farmers the most.
