Moree-based cropper Oscar Pearse has been elected to the NSW Farmers Board at the Annual Conference this week.
Mr Pearse, a father of three whose family has deep roots in the state’s north west, said a sustainable future for farming was critical to feed families and protect the country.
“I’m a big believer in farmers being part of their landscape, and being good stewards of the land in a way where we can generate real returns,” Mr Pearse said.
“Farmer are renowned for protecting productive natural capital, our assets of soils, pasture and key natural areas, but sometimes the economic returns aren’t there. We hope that this might soon begin to change.
“I’m honoured to be elected to the NSW Farmers Board and look forward to making a positive contribution to the future of our Association and our industry.”
Retiring Board member and wool producer Helen Carrigan, who was moving interstate to be closer to family, thanked NSW Farmers members for their friendship and support, and wished Mr Pearse all the best for the future.
“It has been my great pleasure to work with NSW Farmers and even though I won’t be involved on a day-to-day basis, I will continue to be keenly interested in the Association’s work,” Mrs Carrigan said.
“There is enormous potential for agriculture in NSW, but we need organisations such as ours to continue to advocate for good policies and good outcomes.
“All of our food comes from farms, as does our wool and cotton, we need farming to be a viable business into the future.”
