Cy Kovacich Elected AgForce Cane President in 2026 Vote

AgForce members have elected Cy Kovacich as AgForce Cane President, following the conclusion of voting in the 2026 AgForce elections.

The Cane President was the only contested position in the original 2026 AgForce election process, with Cy Kovacich and Christopher Punzell standing for the role.

AgForce congratulates Cy Kovacich on his election and looks forward to his leadership and contribution on behalf of Queensland's cane producers.

AgForce also thanks outgoing Cane President Chris Punzell for his leadership and contribution over the past two years. Chris has represented cane producers as Cane President and on the AgForce Queensland Farmers Board, advocating on a range of issues important to the industry.

Chris will continue his contribution to AgForce Cane as the Central Queensland Cane Director.

Supplementary election results

AgForce has also confirmed the outcomes of its supplementary election process, with a number of members stepping forward to fill remaining positions across regional and commodity councils and the Young Producers Council.

The successful candidates are:

North Queensland Regional Councillors

  • Jane McMillan

  • Jason Quabba

  • Johnathon Mackay

Central Queensland Regional Councillor

  • Hayley Piggott

Young Producers Council

  • Jason Quabba

AgForce Cattle

  • Jane McMillan, North

  • Lisa Magoffin, North

  • Robert Chaplin, North

  • Bronte Austin, Central

AgForce Sheep, Wool and Goats

  • Anita Dennis, North

AgForce congratulates all successful candidates and thanks everyone who nominated to contribute to the organisation through its councils and representative structures.

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