Ardmona dairy farmer announces resignation from Bega board

“Jeff has been a wonderful contributor to the success of Bega Cheese,” a company statement said.

“His knowledge of the industry from local on-farm issues to global dairy market dynamics have been invaluable.”

Mr Odgers has been a director of Bega Cheese since 2011, having initially joined the company in 2009 as a director of Tatura Milk.

The Bega Cheese board is now on the lookout for a replacement.