GrainGrowers’ Western Region Director election results were announced today at the 62nd Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Richard Konzag and Rhys Turton were elected by GrainGrowers’ members as the Directors for the Western Region. They will serve until 2023.
“I would like to congratulate Rhys and Richard and am looking forward to working with them as we continue to work on behalf of our grower members across Australia. Rhys has been a fantastic Director for GrainGrowers, and I congratulate him on his reappointment and am also pleased to welcome Richard to the board” said Brett Hosking, GrainGrowers Chairman.
“I would like to acknowledge all the candidates who stood for election. The calibre of candidates we had apply is a testament to the passion and commitment growers have for their industry.” said Hosking.
“The AGM was a great time to reflect on the breadth of work that has been undertaken for growers across Australia and to celebrate the wins. The Board are looking forward to another productive twelve months.” said Hosking.
Richard is a grower from Mallala in South Australia where his family has farmed since 1911. Richard runs a family enterprise, working with his son and nephew. Richard has extensive board experience, with previous roles including the Advisory Board of Agriculture, the Grains Research and Development Corporation Southern panel and the Australian Grain Growers Co-Op Board.
Rhys Turton farms in York, the wheatbelt of Western Australia. Rhys has served as a Grower Director for GrainGrowers since 2017. Rhys is the President of the Western Australian Farmers Federation and Chair of the Council of Grain Grower Organisations in Western Australia. Rhys has also held board positions on major commercial agricultural cooperatives in Australia and internationally.
