Our Impact
AWDT’s range of fit-for-purpose programmes, events and support services have evolved and grown since 2010 to meet the needs of industry organisations and individual participants.
So far we have worked directly with more than 3,000 women in primary industries to build their skills and confidence. They are now making a big impact at all levels – in farming businesses, in boardrooms, in management and in communities.
As AWDT graduates understand their purpose and begin to fulfil their potential, they are taking on new challenges and increasing their contributions. This creates a ripple effect that is transforming, farming businesses, communities and the wider industry.
Read our impact stories
- Escalator Alumni
- Critical Farming Partners
- Wāhine Māia, Wāhine Whenua
- It's all about YOU
- Working with industry
Congratulations to our partner and champions of farming Farmers Weekly NZ - fresh from their big win at the 2019 Voyager Media Awards - Best Trade/Specialist Publication & Website in NZ. Fantastic to see primary sector news and storytelling fittingly recognised in the mainstream. Judge's comments: "Farmers Weekly addresses issues of concern to farmers beyond the farm gate. Its companion website balances engaging content, that adds a human dimension, with news stories that are of critical importance to the rural community." Our GM Lisa Sims catches up with Editor Bryan Gibson and Owners Dean & Cushla Williamson on how we're working together to #createpositivechange More on the award at www.farmersweekly.co.nz/section/other-sectors/view/commitment-to-farmers-wins
such a sterling publication, and its pretty cool to see the founder back where he started all those years ago. Am loving the new look and feel by the way
Congrats
Prepared and ready to participate fully in their businesses and play a greater part in decision making - these inspiring #criticalfarmingpartners graduated from Understanding Your Farming Business (UYFB) last week in Paparoa, Waimate & Omarama.
More information and register for programmes starting September at www.awdt.org.nz/uyfb/ Beef and Lamb New Zealand Red Meat NZ
Amy Scott awesome!!! 👏
Our strategic partner FMG offering some inspiring and practical reading - 10 copies to give away #keepingitreal #BeInToWinFMG clients Jana and Mat Hocken, have adopted the well-known Lean Business method to their 1,000 head family dairy farm, with proven success around reducing waste, improving productivity and sustaining profits.
We've got TEN copies of The Lean Dairy Farm to give away. To get your hands on one, simply comment below what you love most about dairy farming. #proud! Entries close June 15.
theleandairyfarm.com/
I love the wide open spaces, fresh air and working with family to achieve goals !!
Fat cows, green grass and fresh air
Whats Lean Dairy Farming about?
Under-representation of women in governance. Our Founder Lindy Nelson shares her views on what's needed to address the imbalance - with Rowena Duncum of The Country. Listen from the 34-minute mark #keepingitreal
The Country - Shane Jones edition
nzherald.co.nz
😂😂😂 “Ticking the box” for gender diverse representation. Still laughing at Lindy’s best pun ever!
All the links seem to go to Minister Jones article... 🤔.
😂😂😂 “Ticking the box” for gender diverse representation. Still laughing at Lindy’s best pun ever!
People, choice and change - the strong themes coming through at yesterdays AgInnovation Conference in Palmerston North. An inspiring day thanks to Beef and Lamb New Zealand, with speakers from all areas of the primary industries including our amazing facilitators Lawrence Field and Geordie McCallum, and #EscalatorAlumni Deanne Parkes.
For those who couldn't make it, keep an eye on the www.beeflambnz.com/ website as presentations will be available to view.
I was lucky enough to meet Fi, Lawrence and Deanne yesterday and listen to Geordie’s presentation- brilliant!!
What to go Dee Rani Parkes!
Hear from our graduates
Escalator
Understanding Your Farming Business
Wāhine Māia Wāhine Whenua
Protecting Your Team
