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20 August, 2025
Jochinke has an eye on rain, Canberra and farmer mental health
Although farmers have welcomed recent rains in this part of Victoria, there's still a long way back to "get back to an average" after nearly two years of reduced rainfall, according to National Farmers Federation president, David Jochinke.
National Farmers Federation president, David Jochinke, is more hopeful for the future, with the NFF gaining a seat at the Federal Government's Economic Reform Roundtable. International trade growth, local food security and employment are just part of the picture, with recent – albeit seasonally late – rainfall in Western Victoria highlighting the need for conversations on better drought management and farmer mental health.
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