Peter Herrmann elected National Farmers’ Federation Vice President

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has elected Peter Herrmann as its new Vice President during the organization’s Annual General Meeting. Herrmann, a mixed farmer from Murrami, New South Wales, who manages rice, sheep, and walnut operations, previously served as an NFF Director and president of the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia.

NFF President Hamish McIntyre noted that Herrmann’s background in rice farming and his environmental law degree from the Australian National University will provide significant expertise regarding agricultural land and water use. Herrmann’s appointment follows the departure of outgoing Vice President John Hassell.

The NFF also announced several new committee chairs: Ange Hutchinson for Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Perin Davey for the Water Committee, John Lowe for Economic Policy & Farm Business, and Stephanie Terry for the Workforce Committee. Peter Thompson and Chris Groves will continue as chairs for the Telecommunications & Social Policy and Farming Systems committees, respectively. The new leadership roles are set to officially commence following the NFF Members’ Council meeting on October 30, 2026.