Agribusiness owner and manager Tess Herbert has been appointed as the new Local Land Services board chair.
Mrs Herbert, of Eugowra, brings to the position more than 30 years’ combined experience in the Australian red meat industry, in agriculture policy, research and development, and in marketing and government.
“Mrs Herbert brings a wealth of experience working with state and federal governments, agriculture industry groups, red meat producers, retailers, customers and non-government organisations,” said Agriculture minister, Tara Moriarty.
“I congratulate Mrs Herbert on the new role and look forward to working alongside her as she ensures the continued success of Local Land Services and its role in supporting our landholders to protect, support and develop our regions.
A former Central Tablelands LLS board member, Mrs Herbert holds a Masters in Agribusiness from the University of Melbourne (2020).
She also has extensive committee experience, including her current work as the Grains Industry Sustainability Framework Governance Council independent chair.
Tess, with her husband Andrew, runs a medium-sized feedlot for about 6,000 head of cattle outside Eugowra, around 330 kilometres from Sydney.
The family also run 2,000 sheep, breeds Angus cows and some cropping.
The sixth-generation farming family recently won the 2023 Australian Farmer of the Year award.
Recently Tess has supported the strategic planning of national and local strategies, such as the Meat Industry Strategic Plan, the Australian Lot Feeders Association Strategic Plan, the Animal Health Australian Strategic Plan and the Central Tablelands Local Land Services Strategic Plan.
She also is a member of the Australian Lot Feeders Association, Cattle Australia, NSW Farmers Association, andGrain Growers, as well as a graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a graduate and fellow of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation.
Mrs Herbert will begin her role as the Local Land Services Board Chair on 1 July 2024.