GrainGrowers’ members have elected two Directors to the Board – representing the Southern Region – at the Annual General Meeting 2025 held today.
Ash Brooks has served as a director since 2023 and was re-elected after retiring in accordance with the constitution, with Fiona Marshall elected to the other position on the Board.
Ms Brooks is part of a family-operated broadacre cropping business in Victoria’s Wimmera region, growing cereals, canola and pulses. With an agronomic background, Ms Brooks is actively involved in crop management and brings wide experience to the Board, having worked within the grain industry for over 20 years, including national marketing and strategy positions.
Ms Marshall farms with her family at Mulwala in the Southern Riverina of New South Wales. Her background combines practical farm management experience with industry leadership, holding several key positions, including Chair of Riverine Plains Inc. and Deputy Chair of AgBiz Assist. She has also previously held positions on the GrainGrowers National Policy Group and the GRDC Southern Panel.
GrainGrowers Chair Rhys Turton congratulated Ms Brooks and Ms Marshall on their election to the Board.
Mr Turton said the elected members bring a wide range of knowledge and experience, and he looked forward to their ongoing contributions as members of the GrainGrowers Board.
“As a grower-focused membership organisation, it is extremely satisfying that we have grower members who not only have the skills and experience but also the dedication to serve on the Board and continue our stewardship of our great organisation.”
“As a Board, I am confident that we have the right blend of experience and expertise to address the wide range of issues that can help deliver a better future for our growers.”
“We again have a strong and experienced Board, and this, combined with our management staff and the input from our National Policy Group and our members and supporters, allows us to deliver meaningful results across key policy areas,” Mr Turton said.
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