Victorian Farmers Federation is urging farmers to nominate for upcoming local council elections to ensure agriculture has appropriate representation and farmer needs are heard.
Federation president and Wimmera farmer David Jochinke said there was a need for more farmers on municipal councils.
“No one knows the issues and concerns of the Victorian farming community better than farmers themselves,” he said.
“We need more farmers on councils so our message is heard on key issues including the need for fair rates, maintenance of local roads and keeping roadsides clear of weeds.