NATIONAL Farmers Federation president, Jock Laurie has stood down.
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Mr Laurie, who was a former president of the NSW Farmers Association, will run for preselection for the National Party in the Northern Tablelands.
The grazier from Walcha in the New England, was elected as the 10th president of the NFF in November 2010.
The role of president will now be filled by NFF vice-president Duncan Fraser, who, under the NFF constitution, becomes president until the next election is held at the NFF Members’ Council annual general meeting in November.
Mr Fraser, who has served as NFF Vice-President since November 2010, owns and runs a wool, sheepmeat, rice and wheat property near Hay with wife Louise and children Hugo and Catriona.
Mr Fraser paid tribute to Mr Laurie for his outstanding service as NFF President.
“Jock has advocated tirelessly for the advancement of Australian farmers over his two and a half years as president, presiding over a period of major challenges – and opportunities – for the agricultural sector,” Mr Fraser said.