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, […]
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.
The Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has a new general manager with the appointment of Lisa Sims to the role.
Leading primary sector women’s development organisation, AWDT, has announced a new interim chair and three new trustees, following its annual general meeting on 21 May 2018.
Planning for long-term business success is the focus of a new AWDT programme for sheep and beef farming partners, developed in response to strong industry demand.
A ‘mighty big aspiration’ to find a balance between food production, the environment and people came a step closer last week when 14 women involved in primary industries graduated from AWDT’s national leadership and governance programme.
A development programme for women involved in sheep and beef farming businesses is set to expand in
2018 to benefit 500 more farms throughout New Zealand.
Two farming women are making the most of ANZ Scholarships received for AWDT’s national leadership and governance programme.
Speaker feature: Mat & Jana Hocken. Sharing insights into the transforming landscape for farmers & how to apply 'Lean' thinking to your farming business. Monday 18 Nov at 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 - 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮? in Masterton.
Mat & Jana have expanded their 1000-cow Manawatu dairy farm since 2013. Improve8 founder, Jana has helped dozens of companies around the world use ‘Lean’ thinking to help them improve their businesses. A Nuffield Scholar and 4th generation farmer, Mat has travelled the globe researching innovation in agriculture and food.
Secure your ticket ($20 each) today at awdt.lilregie.com/ Red Meat NZ Beef + Lamb New Zealand
I have signed us both up for it
Speaker feature: Julia Jones. Farmers (yes the blokes too!) join us as Julia shares her insights and experience on how we adapt and respond through times of change, on Monday 18 November from 5:30pm for 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 - 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮?
Julia has spent 15 years positioning organisations for long-term sustainable success, inspiring food producers to ensure long-term economic relevance for rural communities. 6 years with KPMG fuelled her understanding of global trends and their impact on NZ, leading to her new role as NZX Head of Analytics.
Numbers are limited, secure your ticket ($20 each) today at awdt.lilregie.com Red Meat NZ Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Robbie Hunt
We're super excited to welcome Tess Appleby to our team as Manager for our leadership programmes including Escalator, Next Level & It's all about YOU. Tess has a strong agri-business background with experience in business development, tertiary education within the rural sector & most recently as Contest Manager for 2019 FMG Young Farmer of the Year. Welcome Tess!
Tess will be an amazing asset to your team.
aww looking so good Tess, fabulous new role by the looks of things. wishing you all the best. Lucky them to have you on the team
Tess you will be incredible in this role! So excited for you Xx
Congrats Tess well done :)
Loving working with you Tess and I look forward to seeing your impact on the Trust and our sector
Well done Tessa!!
Congratulations
Great pic gorgeous girl XX
Its so cool working with you, super glad our paths crossed at young farmers
Congratulations Tessa🌿 beautiful pic of you too
Awesome Tess
Good on you Tessa Appleby. Congrats
well done Tess Tessa Appleby
Woo hoo Tessa Appleby!! Beautiful photo 😘
"Everything we do is about getting the balance right." - Mike Porter, South Canterbury arable farmer and soil lover. For Mike, big opportunities to use whole farming systems to combat environmental issues are being missed. A lot to take from this problem solver - worth a read! #OnFarmStory
Thanks for sharing @awdt 😀
Congratulations #EscalatorAlumni Debbie Evans and Libby Jones - both continue to serve the health and wellbeing of the Northland community being elected to the Northland District Health Board. Proud of 10 AWDT graduates elected to serve their communities on local bodies #creatingpositivechange
Congratulations Deb...well done.
Both fun, smart, great women - proud of you both!!!!
Well done ladies
Great stuff ladies
Wahooooooo Debbie Lea Evans good stuff e hoa!
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