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Programme supports rural mindsets adapt to change
A programme to support rural people respond positively to pressure, uncertainty and change
launches in July.
New technology partnership to empower primary sector progress
A partnership between the Agri Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) and Kiwi tech company MEA
will apply technology and data to accelerate progress in New Zealand’s primary sector.
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.
New Agri-Women’s Development Trust chair announced
Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has announced the appointment of Linda Cooper to the role
of chair.
Well-being: how far have we come?
Today as the Government delivers its Well-being Budget, Agri-Women’s Development Trust Founder, Lindy Nelson, reflects on what AWDT has been doing for nine years to improve the well-being of women and New Zealand’s primary industries and rural communities. Well-being is defined as experiencing health, happiness and prosperity. It includes having good mental health, high life-satisfaction, […]
100th graduate from primary sector leadership programme
Leadership and governance development of women involved in the primary sector was celebrated
last week as the Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) marked the 100th graduate from its
Escalator programme.
With the ink barely dry on her Escalator 2020 certificate, #escalatoralumni Donna Cram is making impact on-the-ground in Taranaki as the founder and chair of the Taranaki Catchment Communities - TCC.
Recently awarded $1.25 million to support more sustainable farming practices, Donna and the team are helping local farmers to get in front of legislation and control their own destiny.
Well done Donna!
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/300347768/funding-boost-helps-taranaki-farmers-with-sust...
Funding boost helps Taranaki farmers with sustainability efforts
www.stuff.co.nz
Taranaki farmers working to be more sustainable have received a $1.25million finding boost.Awesome work Donna. Keep following your vision and passion
Bravo Donna. Great stuff
We are so pleased you are leading us on this one Donna, what you are doing is so important
Awesome work Donna Cram!!🤩
Deserved recognition
Awesome effort Donna Cram ❤
Well done Donna!! 👍
Amazing Donna Cram!
A big congratulations to AWDT changemakers Sarah Dooley (UYFB 2018), Amy Blaikie (Next Level 2019) and Brooke Cameron (Next Level 2019)!
Their project - Bales4Blair - has raised almost $80,000 for the Southland Charity Hospital.
This is inspirational, purpose-driven work that will make a real difference to the Southland community.
Incredible mahi team!
farmersweekly.co.nz/section/sheep-2/view/wool-campaign-pays-off
Agri-Women's Development Trust (AWDT) Brooke Cameron (next level 2019) was an intregal part of the #bales4blair team
The official newsletter of the agripreneur community has landed!
New from our friends Farmers Weekly NZ, the Pulse is your daily sector insight recap covering the latest news, editor’s take, opinion and our favourite section ‘purple cow’...
If that term ‘agripreneur’ sounds new to you (‘agriculture-entrepreneur’), keep an eye out for new content from Farmers Weekly to learn more!
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We're New Zealand. Agriculture is our culture - it's the Pulse of our nation.
This Farmers Weekly NZ story cuts right to the heart of what AWDT is all about - we think it’s a must read.
We are thrilled to see It’s all about YOU graduate Sue Fish putting ‘people-first’ business models into practice.
Alongside partner David, they’ve defined the ‘Westmorland Estate Way’ - a set of people-centred policies that create all-round respect, prioritise career development and ensure their people feel valued.
There are some excellent examples in here of genuine people policies with proven results, like:
- Tetramap - learning about each other’s strengths and mapping the best responsibilities for everyone.
- Flexible rosters to avoid burnout.
- Supporting employees to attend industry conferences and training.
- Employee awards.
- Acknowledging mistakes as a team responsibility and staying well clear of ’blame’.
It all combines to make their motto a lived reality - ‘together we succeed’.
farmersweekly.co.nz/section/dairy/view/staff-are-the-heart-of-a-waikato-farm?fbclid=IwAR3FtoqWmBj...
Are you ready for a life-changing learning experience?
At AWDT, we are well-aligned with Rural Leaders vision of empowering emerging primary sector leaders.
As one of the most comprehensive and respected development experiences across our sector, a Nuffield New Zealand Scholarship is a gateway to connection, learning and future leadership.
We encourage prospective change-makers across the AWDT whānau to consider applying.
Learn more at ruralleaders.co.nz/nuffield