Langford to step down as Feds president after an unsuccessful bid for a fourth term.
The Country25 Jun, 2026 04:47 AM3 mins to readWayne Langford is stepping down as Federated Farmers' national president, after an unsuccessful bid for a fourth term. Photo / Stephen BarkerWayne Langford remains philosophical about not gaining a fourth year as national president of Federated Farmers.“I always knew it was a big ask, it’s very rare that it’s ever happened,” he told The Country’s Jamie Mackay.
Traditionally, the president of the organisation gets a three-year term, but Langford was
Riley Kennedy, Dr Victoria Hatton, Tom Martin, Wayne Langford, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
On today: Wayne Langford, David Seymour, farmer Tom Martin, Blair McLean and Phil Duncan.
Guests are Wayne Langford, Laura Koot, David Short and Carla de Wet.
South Canterbury farmer Colin Hurst has been voted in as the new national president, replacing Tasman dairy farmer Wayne Langford.
“This isn’t just another wish list or a collection of vague ideas."
'It’s a huge privilege to be entrusted with this role by my fellow farmers.'
