The Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has announced the appointment of three new trustees to its board, effective from August 2021. Anne-Marie Broughton, Keri Johnston and Poto Davies have been appointed to serve the charitable trust that has developed almost 5,000 women and men in the primary sector and rural communities over the past 11 years. […]
A programme to support rural people respond positively to pressure, uncertainty and change
launches in July.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has announced the appointment of Linda Cooper to the role
of chair.
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, […]
When the pressure to perform on-farm is constant - it’s mindset that makes the difference.
Through ‘Know your Mindset. Do what Matters’, Matt developed more flexible thinking and prioritised his personal wellbeing - ensuring he stays at the top of his farming game throughout the year.
What will you take away from our mindset training programme for rural people?
Learn more and register at www.awdt.org.nz/programmes/know-your-mindset-do-what-matters/
Thanks to Ministry for Primary Industries , Farmstrong and Beef-and Lamb NewZealand for supporting Know your Mindset. Do what Matters
“Taking stress home was a big issue for me… but now when I close that gate, I’ll leave the problem there. I don’t take it home.”
Like a lot of rural people, Catie Avery prides herself on being a problem solver. But when problems stack up setting boundaries around work and prioritising wellbeing, becomes a critical skill.
For Catie, that looks like genuinely focusing on family time in the weekends, and leaving the problem solving for Monday.
To learn and practice simple tools for prioritising your wellbeing, join us at ‘Know your Mindset. Do what Matters’ - our new programme supporting rural people to navigate change.
Register at www.awdt.org.nz/programmes/know-your-mindset-do-what-matters/
Thanks to Ministry for Primary Industries , Farmstrong & Beef and Lamb New Zealand for supporting Know your Mindset. Do what Matters.
farmstrong.co.nz/managing-difficult-conversations/
Managing Difficult Conversations
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Working with people under stress can be challenging. That’s why Catie Avery signed up for a new programme – Know your Mindset. Do what Matters …
Does your farming or rural business reflect what matters most to you?
Session 2 of Know your Mindset. Do what Matters - our programme for rural people navigating change - focuses on connecting with your values and then making plans for positive action.
Like Alice and Dave, it's about cutting through the noise of change to focus on the things that really matter to your family, farm or community.
To take action inspired by your values, register at www.awdt.org.nz/programmes/know-your-mindset-do-what-matters/
Thanks to Ministry for Primary Industries , Farmstrong and Beef and Lamb New Zealand for supporting Know your Mindset. Do what Matters
As an M. Bovis Recovery Advisor, it’s Catie’s job to support farmers under pressure.
A job made easier by her newfound understanding of the science of stress.
Catie joined us at ‘Know your Mindset. Do what Matters’ - our short, practical training programme on managing multiple pressures, calmly and clearly.
To learn about responding calmly under stress, register at www.awdt.org.nz/programmes/know-your-mindset-do-what-matters/
Thanks to Ministry for Primary Industries , Farmstrong and Beef and Lamb New Zealand for supporting Know your Mindset. Do what Matters.
Catie's amazing. A great lady to have with you in stressful times.
Miss you!
Catie is awesome 👏👏
We’ve launched a new programme to help end headlines like this.
‘Know your Mindset. Do what Matters’ supports rural men & women to better manage multiple pressures, calmly and clearly.
It’s about learning to press pause under stress, focus on what matters most and take positive action.
We’ve already supported 300+ rural men and women through everyday challenges like navigating tough family conversations, prioritising down-time or building a strong team culture.
Come and join us www.awdt.org.nz/programmes/know-your-mindset-do-what-matters/
Thanks to Ministry for Primary Industries, Farmstrong & Beef + Lamb New Zealand for supporting Know your Mindset. Do what Matters.
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/local-democracy-reporting/300587750/farmers-under-pressure-this...
Farmers under pressure: ‘This is not what I signed up for’
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A Canterbury dairy farmer believes the rural sector has become a “pressure cooker” and is taking a toll on farmers’ mental health.We don't have a big farm and we couldn't live off it if we had to but like many others, am still feeling the pressures of government ideas often thought up by those who have never stepped in a cow pat let alone ear tag a calf. I often wake up in the morning thinking "we need to get out of this" followed by the thought "this is my life!" It doesn't take too much imagination to work out how it feels for those of you for whom it is your income AND your life.
I'm not a farmer but you have been bombarded with new regulations, pressure to make the land work harder due to crazy land values and dealing with new technology. No wonder your stressed. I feel for you.
An excellent initiative, well done 👍
Coming from a farming background I feel for these guys who have to bow to this govt who have no damn idea how to run a business let alone live with Mother Natures variables daily & get yr hands dirty! All power to the farmer who puts food on the nz table!!! Good luck to you all
Good job Sam
Sounds good
Bryan Holmes
Ross Hancock
Lisa Kearins Kelly Fraser this is what I tried to send 👍
The GOVT is directly responsible for the pressures faced by kiwi farmers, it is screamingly obvious the government is no friend to the NZ agricultural industry.
Get out of the ag business and you will feel much better youtu.be/FprMvJYnD44
sell ya 250k tractor n buy an old ford
"He said extensive administrative duties, brought about by so-called high-handed regulations on farm, and a labour shortage meant he was one of many who spending significant time in the office, as opposed to out on the paddock." Those supposedly high handed regulations are there so you can export your products. It still makes me laugh that they have no idea why these regulations are needed, MPI makes it a breeze as everything is pretty much done for you. And yes I have been audited plenty of time over the last 20 odd years. Regarding staffing levels , all businesses have to change how they see staff, staff don't "Have" to work for you, if someone offers something better why would you expect them to stay. Just like going to different stock agents and getting the best price for your beef / lamb .
Good one..
Farmers are soft not like the 60-70-80s
Unfortunately us humans became so dependant on , "uncle Sam" that we allowed him to" rescue "with cash and in doing so, became dependant on " him" and stopped thinking for ourselves. Thus losing control of all out lives. Uncle Sam was kind and gave us so many " amazing life saving goodies" that we, in the past, managed very well without. Now folks, if this carries on its journey, we need to find out how the "past" worked without power etc. I'm 80 and I remember, we shared our knowledge and communicated. And we had belly laughing fun and hard work
why is ANYONE reading stuff? Dont click, dont link, turn the tv off... do not feed the machine.
Any other worker treated like farmers by this government would be on court for work place bullying for sure
I support kind to animals, farmers love freedom pork, beef and chicken. Sick and tired of lunatics advocated end of farming as we know it.
It's about to get a lot worse.
Really your other love farming or you don't were there live cows sheep and there well dead one semple sometimes it crops don't buy if you're in it for the money it's hard job 7 days a week plus your out side job enjoy not many NZ have that choice
Whinging Whinging
That's the trouble with politicans they come up with stupid ideas that never work in expect the public just to except their decisions like they actually know what their doing.
I am circulating this below msg far and wide today as the govt have not informed us of the leaders trip to Geneva. URGENT: The most serious concern CURRENTLY to our Nation is the potential LOSS of our Health SOVEREIGNTY rights being replaced by the WHO constitution in the event of a major health 'crisis'. Q. Can we trust this govt to manage the upcoming Pandemic Treaty to the satisfaction and agreement of the peoples of NZ without discussion or feedback FROM the peoples of NZ. Q. Is National in agreement with Labour on their current stance and that they have signed agreement in principle TO ALIGN NZ to this Instrument on the peoples behalf with no discussion or feedback with the nations peoples. Government being our servants. 😏 Q. Has Jacinda Adern gone to the World Economic Forums meeting in Geneva this week. The Nation deserves to know. Can we trust this govt to manage our Nation. m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10226238240565490&id=1324460777
As for staffing problems a lot of this is the farmers fault They only what people who have workrd with machinery and animals but these people a worki g or. ,retired they have to start making time to train young ones and stop judging plus give them good housing I know a young lady whoived her life in town but got give a chance from a farmer now 2 years on doing great on farm got her own dog team
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