The directors of Beef + Lamb New Zealand have re-elected Northland farmer James Parsons as chairman for another year.
Mr Parsons has been the chairman of Beef + Lamb New Zealand since 2014 and has represented the Northern North Island as its farmer director since 2009.
The board has also elected Gore farmer, and Southern South Island farmer director Andrew Morrison, as the deputy chairman, when it met for its May meeting.
The board confirmed Andrew Stewart, a farmer from Marton, to the position of inaugural Beef + Lamb New Zealand associate director, for an unpaid one-year term through to the end of March next year.
Mr Parsons said activating the associate director position was primarily focused on growing leadership and governance skills among farmers, and providing the added benefit of building greater diversity around the board table.