Eastern Southland Fonterra Shareholders' councillor Lloyd McCallum is urging the region's farmers to participate and elect the best-qualified people to the Fonterra board at this year's Fonterra elections.
Five director candidates - Donna Smit; Michael Spaans; Eric Ray; Malcolm Bailey and Ian Farrelly - are vying for three seats at Fonterra's top table.
''It is vital that shareholders take the responsibility to make an informed decision that benefits us now and the next generation of Fonterra farmers,'' Mr McCallum said.
''This means electing to our board the candidates with the mix of governance skills, ability and experience that will enable Fonterra to continue to succeed in the global marketplace in which it operates.''
Voting closes at 10.30am on November 25.