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
These women are our sector’s future leaders.
In graduating from the AWDT Escalator programme, their journey of growth now becomes a journey of service to our industries and rural communities.
A big congratulations to our newest #escalatoralumni - Steff Cresswell, Vicki Compton, Janine Alfeld, Poto Davies, Jo Gibbs, Tania Te Akau, Donna Cram, Jo Hay, Emma Crutchley, Courtney Nimmo, Keri Johnston, Helen Barnes, Helga Kerse and Leanne Stewart.
You’ve dedicated the last 15 months to developing the skills, confidence and network to lead positive change. Standing behind you are your co-leaders, the #escalatoralumni and indeed the whole AWDT whānau.
Along with our partners below, it’s been our privilege to be your #supportedgrowth partner on your journey this far. So here’s to your next steps - accelerating progress and making change in the sector and communities that matter to you.
ANZ New Zealand, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, AGMARDT, Red Meat NZ, Ravensdown, Ministry for Primary Industries, FMG, Farm Focus, formerly CRS Software, Farmers Weekly NZ, KPMG NZ Farming Business, DairyNZWelcoming the 2020 #escalatoralumni.
Congratulations ladies! ❤
Congratulations to you all 🎉
A big congratulations to Belinda Price who was announced as Dairy Women's Network Fonterra 2021 Dairy Woman of the Year.
Belinda has been in the industry for 12 years and was recognised for leadership and mentorship in the sector.
Well done Belinda, we look forward to supporting you on your journey.
To read more about Belinda and the award - www.dwn.co.nz/news/whanganui-farmer-and-mentor-named-as-this-years-fonterra-dairy-woman-of-the-year/
Congratulations Belinda
Rebekah Kelly’s family first sat down to discuss the future of their farm, Woodchester Station, two decades ago. “It was crazy stuff to talk about at that point,” Rebekah, 41, recalls, “because everyone was still relatively young. I think my sisters and I were either still at school or had just left.”
We’ve been privileged to work with Rebekah and her family on AWDT programmes and as she has shared her story with other women. It’s been exciting watching her progress and sharing her experiences.
Read Rebekah's story and more about farm succession in the Shepherdess Magazine Autumn Edition, out now in retail stores and www.shepherdess.co.nz/subscribe
#keepingitreal
Tackle the huge questions that exponential change presents for our primary industries, help share the future of food and fibre and explore ways to become more innovative, sustainable, collaborative, and profitable, now and into the future at E Tipu: The Boma NZ Agri Summit.
Speaker Dr Jason Wargent is a world-leading plant UV photobiologist and founder of BioLumic, creator of world-first, clean, green and GM-free UV technology that increases plant growth, vigour, and yields. Speaker Miranda Burdon, co-founder of Food Nation, a business whose mission is to get more plants on plates is another one of the speakers we are excited to learn from.
#etipunz is in Christchurch 11-12 May. Tickets etipu.boma.global/attend
Are you using Farm Focus, formerly CRS Software and wanting to understand how to get the best out of it? Or using another financial management software and curious about changing and making your farming business stronger?
Our partners at Farm Focus are having a roadshow offering sessions tailored specifically to farmers, or accountants. Head along with some questions and have a chat to one of their team members to make sure you are getting the most out of your financial management software.
Next week they will be in Tauranga (12 April), Whakatane (13 April) and Taupo (14 April). Register now: www.farmfocus.co.nz/news-events/roadshow/
#farmfocus #criticalfarmingpartner
Hear from our graduates
Escalator
Understanding Your Farming Business
Wāhine Māia Wāhine Whenua
Protecting Your Team
