Membership
Together we will grow a sustainable and profitable industry.
The Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) connects the entire fodder supply chain – from seed to feed.
Being an AFIA member will place you in this network and allow you to stay up to date with all things fodder, from the latest industry news and events to machinery releases, R&D announcements and trade data.
We have membership categories to suit all needs.
You can meet AFIA’s Life Members too, stalwarts who have shaped the organisation and the industry through their enormous contributions.
AFIA member benefits include:
- The ability to actively shape the future of AFIA and the Australian fodder industry
- Access to the latest in fodder industry News
- Member rates to attend AFIA event; the Australian National Fodder Conference, Overseas Study Tours and AFIA Grower Updates
Become a member of AFIA today and gain access to our national network fodder industry professionals.
If you are a grower, contractor, exporter, researcher, or service provider with a business that relies on the Australian Fodder Industry this is the network that will help you grow your business.
AFIA Membership Options
AFIA’s membership year runs from 1 April to 31 March. Details of specific membership categories are as follows:
Primary Producer
Grower / Contractor / Transporter- Voting Entitlement: 1
- Discounted rate for Member & partner to attend AFIA events
- GST inclusive
Primary Producer Secondary
A life/business partner of a Primary Producer member.Voting entitlement: 1
Discounted rate for member & partner to attend AFIA Events
GST Inclusive
Associate
An individual who is a life/business partner of a primary producer member, who is in the initial stages of their own business.Discounted rate for member & partner to attend AFIA Events
GST Inclusive
Exporter
A Registered Australian fodder exporter/ fodder export levy payer- Voting entitlement: 1
- Discounted rate for member & partner to attend AFIA Events
- For exporter membership enquiries, contact [email protected]
Corporate
Government Broker / Researcher / Input Supplier / Trader/ Other- Voting Entitlement: 1
- Discounted rate for two people to attend AFIA events
- GST inclusive
Gen Ag
Age category: 18-30 years- Discounted rate for Member & partner to attend AFIA events
- GST inclusive
- Evidence of age required
Student
Age category: 18-30 years- Discounted rate for Member & partner to attend AFIA events
- GST inclusive
- Student must be enrolled in a field of agriculture study at a recognised institution and evidence of age and agriculture study/enrolment supplied
Life Members
AFIA awards Life Membership to members who have made an outstanding contribution to the organisation, and through it, the fodder industry. Life Membership is viewed by AFIA as a major achievement, with awards presented at the annual National Fodder Conference.
To be eligible for a Life Membership award, members have to:
- have been a member of AFIA, or a sponsor representative, for a minimum of 10 consecutive years*.
- have undertaken an official role with AFIA or have provided significant input to AFIA and its membership by giving ‘above and beyond’ over an extended period of time.
- have been an AFIA advocate over the period of their membership and, in doing so, contributed to AFIA achieving its mission.
* Life Membership may also be considered for past AFIA members (i.e. retired/resigned) under special consideration for the substantial contribution previously made by these individuals to AFIA and the Australian fodder industry.
Life Membership is the highest honour that AFIA can bestow upon its members and as such, it is not readily awarded but rather, it is an award of esteem and prestige.
Life Member entitlements
- AFIA Membership will be granted in perpetuity to the Life Member without the application of an annual membership fee.
- Member and voting entitlements will remain as per the category of membership prior to the awarding of the Life Membership.
- A Life Membership cannot be transferred and ceases upon the resignation of the individual from AFIA or the death of that individual.
Nomination process
As per AFIA’s Constitution (Item 7.3), nominations for AFIA Life Membership must be received and reviewed by the AFIA Board, and if approved, included in the Association’s Annual General Meeting agenda for approval by members.
Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 14 June 2024.
AFIA awards Life Membership to members who have made an outstanding contribution to the organisation, and through it, the fodder industry. Life Membership is viewed by AFIA as a major achievement, with awards presented at the annual National Fodder Conference.
To be eligible for a Life Membership award, members have to:
- have been a member of AFIA, or a sponsor representative, for a minimum of 10 consecutive years*.
- have undertaken an official role with AFIA or have provided significant input to AFIA and its membership by giving ‘above and beyond’ over an extended period of time.
- have been an AFIA advocate over the period of their membership and, in doing so, contributed to AFIA achieving its mission.
* Life Membership may also be considered for past AFIA members (i.e. retired/resigned) under special consideration for the substantial contribution previously made by these individuals to AFIA and the Australian fodder industry.
Life Member entitlements
- AFIA Membership will be granted in perpetuity to the Life Member without the application of an annual membership fee.
- Member and voting entitlements will remain as per the category of membership prior to the awarding of the Life Membership.
- A Life Membership cannot be transferred and ceases upon the resignation of the individual from AFIA or the death of that individual.
Do you know an AFIA member who you believe has made an outstanding contribution to AFIA and the Australian fodder industry and should be considered for a Life Membership award? If so, please submit a nomination or click here to download the application form which includes details and the eligibility criteria.
AFIA’s Honorary Life Members
Life Membership is the highest honour that AFIA can bestow upon its members and as such, it is not readily awarded but rather, it is an award of esteem and prestige.
Nomination process
As per AFIA’s Constitution (Item 7.3), nominations for AFIA Life Membership must be received and reviewed by the AFIA Board, and if approved, included in the Association’s Annual General Meeting agenda for approval by members.
Mr Colin Simpson
Honoured 2007
Mr Don Law
1941-2022
Honoured 2008
Mr Peter Flinn
Honoured 2008
Mr David Sexton
1936-2021
Honoured 2009
Mr Bill Gough
1950-2015
Honoured 2011
Charlie Williams
Honoured 2017
Mike Collins
1947-2022
Honoured 2018
Graham “Thommo” Thomson
Honoured 2019
Frank Mickan
Honoured 2019
Peter Gillett
Honoured 2022
Bob McCormack
Honoured 2024
Nominate a Life Member
Please complete the following information about yourself and the nominee. Alternatively, you can download the form here.