Kaniva grain grower Jonathan Dyer and Rupanyup cropping and sheep farmer Kayla Weidemann will join the board for three year terms.

Birchip Cropping Group chair John Ferrier welcomed the two new board members.

"BCG is fortunate to have such high calibre candidates willing to step forward and join our board. It is especially pleasing that they are younger farmers who recognise the important role BCG plays in helping farmers in our region," Mr Ferrier said.

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"As west Wimmera and southern Wimmera farmers, the inclusion of Jonathan and Kayla on our board will ensure BCG continues to cover a broad footprint."

John Ferrier renominated for a three-year term as did Horsham grain grower Tim Rethus and Stefano Di Pieri from Mildura.

Former Birchip Cropping Group Chair and long-term board member Caroline Welsh, who has served on the board for 14 years, did not renominate.

Lawloit grain and sheep farmer, Alan Bennet, stepped down from the Birchip Cropping Group board earlier this year.

"It is always challenging when a board loses the experience and expertise of people like Caroline Welsh and Alan Bennett. They were both important contributors and we thank them for their time, passion and commitment. They will be missed," Mr Ferrier said.

"Renewal is also important for a board. I am confident our new board will continue to serve BCG members and the broader industry, well. The future for BCG looks bright and we have the team to make the most of the opportunities that present.

"We will now turn our focus firmly to safely getting this year's crop harvested and stored."

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