New technology partnership to empower primary sector progress Agri-Women’s Development Trust partners with Kiwi tech company MEA 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. The partnership will focus on evolving the accessibility and capability of […]
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, […]
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.
Congratulations to Fiona Fouhy and Shaun Fouhy - Tararua Sheep and Beef Farmer of the Year for 2021!
In 2016, Fiona completed Understanding Your Farming Business. She shares how the programme helped set her up for success…
‘The course has been a huge benefit to me. Prior to it, I had no experience in business. It helped me learn the language of business, gave me the confidence to be involved and helped build awareness of how previous skills could translate into our business. It was a game changer!’
Awesome to see your hard work and commitment recognised. Ka pai!!
www.facebook.com/farmeroftheyear/photos/a.1493421984252815/2795672437361090/
And great to see so many of our partners involved! Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Ravensdown, ANZ New Zealand, FMG, Farm Focus, formerly CRS Software, Farmers Weekly NZThis year's winners field day is on the 6th May, please see the details for the day here, don't forget your $10 for lunch for a very worthy fundraiser for the Pahiatua Toy Library, look forward to seeing you there!
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Many primary sector women leave our programmes with the intent to empower and motivate others.
Women like Carmen Smith (First Steps & Understanding Your Farming Business, 2017) and Laura Hancock (Next Level, 2021 & Understanding Your Farming Business, 2020).
We’re thrilled to see Carmen and Laura (Co-founder) take on head trainer roles for WOMOlife - a new shearing and wool handling training programme that combines online video courses with in-shed education.
With a focus on “health, wellbeing, nutrition and financial literacy, combined with the best movement practices and technical skills to promote success in the shed and in life” - we think WOMOlife sounds great!
Carmen will be focussing on wool handling, and Laura as a movement coach. The programme starts on May 10 at Tautane Station near Herbertville.
Learn more at: farmersweekly.co.nz/section/sheep-2/view/first-wool-course-intake-ready-to-go
Great stuff, Laura!! Congratulations!! 🥰👌
Whoop! Go Laura!!
Nice work Laura Hancock and Carmen Smith. You guys will be great
Go girls. Sounds wonderful.👍
Can totally recommend!! Brilliant team 🥰
Congrats girl
Good you are keeping your hand in Justin!!
Very cool!! Well done!
The only constant, they say, is change. That’s certainly true here at AWDT.
With the Red Meat NZ Profit Partnership (RMPP) at the end of its 7-year mission to lift the sector’s productivity and profitability – we’re looking at how to take the three programmes it supported forward.
In 2021, we’ll be exploring how Understanding Your Farming Business, Future Focus and Wāhine Māia Wāhine Whenua will evolve. Our focus will be on ensuring these programmes stay relevant to the changing needs of primary sector women, remain accessible to as many people as possible and how new partnerships could increase programme impact across the sector.
With more than 2,600 stories of personal growth to draw on across the programmes – there’s plenty to work through!
In the meantime, please continue to register your interest for Understanding Your Farming Business, Future Focus and Wāhine Māia Wahine Whenua at www.awdt.org.nz. We’ll be sure to keep you posted on these programmes’ future later in the year.
Finally, a big thank you to the Red Meat NZ Profit Partnership for supporting us to empower farmers with the skills and confidence to grow their businesses.
Shout out to Maddy McLean- 2020 UYFB graduate and now recognised as the 2021 Silver Fern Farms Hawke’s Bay Farmer of the Year, alongside husband Andrew.
The farming partners impressed the judges with their ability to navigate through ‘extreme circumstances’, a long-term sediment control plan and best-in-class succession process.
We asked Maddy to share how her UYFB experience changed her role in the farming business, and she told us that:
“I really enjoyed the course and found it helpful in gaining a better understanding of our financial accounts, tax obligations and financial indicators. It gave me greater confidence when discussing our business with our trusted team.”
Congratulations Maddy and Andrew!
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Hawke's Bay's primary sector champs scoop awards - NZ Herald
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Innovation & passion at heart of primary-sector awards
Next Level Dunedin is underway!
Congratulations to our latest Next Level cohort. This group of primary sector women have started a six-month journey together to understand and enhance their ability to lead positive change.
They are aspiring change-makers, in it to serve the communities and organisations that matter to them.
We’re thrilled to be your #supportedgrowth partner for the journey ahead.
Good stuff Emily Jones🙌
Yay Rebecca Laming! Go you
Nice Rebecca Laming
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