The Victorian Farmers Federation now has a Wimmera farmer in the top job, with Murra Warra grain grower David Jochinke being elected President of the organisation and Quambatook farmer Brett Hosking elected as Vice President.

At the VFF annual conference in Melbourne on Friday, outgoing President Peter Tuohey thanked the VFF executive board, staff, members, and his family for helping to keep the Federation as a strong farm lobby group during his leadership.

"Thank you for your support, encouragement, and advice. It's been a terrific journey," Tuohey said.

Photo above: David Jochinke, left, has been elected as Victorian Farmers Federation president. Photo from VFF.

He also thanked David Jochinke for his service as Vice President.

"We've had loads of conversations while on the road together, either going to branch meetings, forums, or representing Victorian farmers at industry events.

"Thank you for your company, your support, and your friendship."

Mr Jochinke said it was an honour to take over from Tuohey.

"This is an awesome responsibility that the membership has entrusted me with," Mr Jochinke said.

"As president, I promise I will continue the solid and strategic leadership that makes the VFF a powerful advocacy group.

"Together with the VFF membership, we will drive profitable and sustainable outcomes for Victorian agriculture."

On accepting the Vice President's role, Mr Hosking said he was humbled by the endorsement of the VFF membership.

"As Vice President, I will continue to fight to ensure our voices are heard and our businesses and rural communities prosper," he said.

"We still have many challenges ahead of us, not least of which is building and gaining access to a modern telecommunications and data network, and attracting investment for infrastructure growth in rural areas. I'm confident we will continue to be a powerful force.

"I'd also like to acknowledge the passion and enthusiasm of my fellow candidates for our industry, and I look forward to seeing their continued involvement in the Victorian agriculture industry."

Mr Tuohey said he was pleased to see a smooth transition to a new leadership team.

"It's great to see the energy of the candidates and their obvious passion for agriculture," he said. "The VFF has been left in capable hands."