Improving agri-sector not-for-profit performance
Agri-Women’s Development Trust with the support of AGMARDT have commissioned a report from KPMG that details a high-performance model for agri-sector not-for-profits (NFPs).
AWDT chair steps down, co-chairs appointed
Agri-Women’s Development chair, Linda Cooper, has stepped down from the role after three years serving the charitable trust.
Three trustees appointed to Agri-Women’s Development Trust
The Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has announced the appointment of three new trustees to its board, effective from August 2021.
Programme supports rural mindsets adapt to change
A programme to support rural people respond positively to pressure, uncertainty and change
launches in July.
Farmer workshop for staying positive under pressure
Launching this August, Know your Mindset. Grow your Influence is an online workshop supporting farmers to respond to uncertainty and change with meaningful action that bolsters
wellbeing and self-value. Presented by Beef + Lamb New Zealand and AWDT, with support from Farmstrong and Ravensdown, the online workshop brings to life the science of psychology as it relates to farming businesses.
Women critical to primary sector change
Since 2010, the Agri-Women’s Development Trust has helped more than 4,000 women lead change in their farms, communities, careers and businesses. And that focus has only accelerated during the COVID-19 challenges for New Zealand and globally.
New programme for primary sector women who aim to ‘play bigger’
Desire from women involved in the primary sector to lead and contribute in their industries, businesses and communities has seen a new leadership and governance programme offered in 2020.
Farming partners plan to adapt
A programme to help sheep and beef farming partners plan for their future and adapt to changes in their sector will be extended next year to 20 rural centres throughout New Zealand.
Stronger farming businesses help address challenges
Programmes to help strengthen farming businesses extending to more than 750 farming women next year, at a time when farmers are responding to climate change and the need to operate in an environmentally sustainable way.