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Welcome to this edition of the Rural Leader. We hope you like its new look. It’s less a reno, more a quick sweep.
This month saw the graduation of the HortNZ Leadership Programme. Nineteen growers have gone back to their industry as more capable leaders.
Delivered by Rural Leaders, the programme ran across eight in-person days in Auckland and Wellington. It gave participants ‘ready to use’ leadership and business skills. The next programme runs in 2025.
Applications are open for the Value Chain Innovation Programme until 17 November. We share field notes from the last immersion tour.
In our Ideas That Grow podcast, Jack Cocks, 2021 Kellogg Scholar, shares the three things all resilient and thriving farmers have in common.
We share a three-part podcast from the authors of the Rural Leaders, Food and Fibre CoVE report ‘A Path to Realising the Potential in Aotearoa NZ’s Food and Fibre Sector’.
Kellogg Programme Two 2024’s final phase begins 24 November. The twenty-five participants will graduate but not before presenting their reports. These will be made available on our website in early December.
The selection of the 2025 Nuffield Scholarship recipients is complete. The winners will be announced in Wellington on 5 November at an Awards Evening in Parliament. Look out for our public announcement after the Awards.
And Alumni in the Spotlight features Ben Todhunter (2006 Nuffield), Jen Corkran (2023 Kellogg), and Paul Crick (2015 Kellogg).
We also share some news from our partners and industry.
We hope you enjoy this edition of the Rural Leader.
The Team at Rural Leaders.
IDEAS THAT GROW PODCAST
Jack Cocks on how resilient farmers thrive in the face of adversity
Jack Cocks, nearly died several times. So, he’s well placed to talk about resilience. In this podcast he speaks to Bryan Gibson, Managing Editor at Farmers Weekly, about a brain aneurysm that sparked a recovery journey spanning 15 surgeries over six years.
During his Kellogg research, Jack discovered three things all resilient and thriving farmers have in common. Jack has a clear, no-nonsense and timely message worth hearing.
IDEAS THAT GROW PODCAST
A Path to Realising the Leadership Potential in Aotearoa NZ’s Food and Fibre Sector
We share a three-part podcast from the authors of the Rural Leaders, Food and Fibre CoVE report ‘A Path to Realising the Potential in Aotearoa NZ’s Food and Fibre Sector’.
We asked the authors to each cover one part of the report with Dominic George, on REX.
Lisa Rogers, Rural Leaders CEO, introduces the podcast and is followed by:
Part One: Chris Parsons, MNZM, DSD - Why we lead.
Part Two: Dr Ellen Joan Ford - How we lead.
Part Three: Josh Williams - How we grow leadership.
The full report is also available here on the Rural Leaders' site.
Apply for the 2025 Value Chain Innovation Programme 26 January – 1 February
Join us on this deep dive into some of New Zealand’s most iconic value chains.
We lift the lid on the apple, kiwifruit and dairy value chains, giving you access to the leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators behind the businesses making waves both here and abroad.
This programme delivers a unique level of interaction with the people behind some of our biggest and most successful brands.
To take your own deep dive have a read of the field notes at the link below. These are from 2023’s Value Chain Programme.
Field notes from the 2023 Programme
Read personal recollections from the unique perspectives of the people who were there.
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial edge on the Value Chain Innovation Programme.
Applications close Sunday 17 November 2024.
Kellogg Programme Two 2024 to present their research soon
A full cohort of 25 Kellogg scholars will present their research in late November.
The Kellogg research covers topics as diverse as ‘Opportunities and challenges for arable farming in Canterbury’, ‘Should soil health be our main sustainability goal’ and ‘How have young dairy farmers in Northland moved ahead’.
The presentations will take place over three days at Lincoln.
Register your interest or apply for Kellogg Programme Two 2025 and join over 1100 Kellogg Alumni making positive change across food and fibre.
2025 Nuffield Scholars announced 5 November
Forty three applicants sought up to 5 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarships for 2025. The new scholarship recipients are to be announced on 5 November in Parliament.
The 2025 Awards ceremony will be held at the Grand Hall at Parliament on 5 November.
The Nuffield Awards is one of the biggest events Rural Leaders hold, made all the more special by the venue and our Strategic, Programme, Academic, and Professional Partners attending.
The successful applicants represent the red meat, dairy, and processing industries and hail from Tasman, Waikato, Wairarapa and Southland.
We look forward to announcing the Scholarship winners in Wellington. Look out for our press release or check out the next Rural Leader.
Nuffield Triennial 2026 – Ireland
Nuffield Ireland is thrilled to invite Nuffield alumni to register their interest in an all-Ireland Triennial tour, spanning from the North to the South, offering a rich blend of agricultural and cultural experiences.
Over the course of nine days, participants embark on a journey across the island, with visits to more than 50 farms, industry organisations, and cultural venues.
This tour also provides a unique opportunity for Nuffield alumni to connect and reconnect, fostering valuable relationships and insights.
To stay informed about all the latest updates for Triennial 2026, register your interest today by clicking the button below.
Triennial runs MAY 18TH – 26TH, 2026.
News from our partners
AGMARDT – The Common Ground
Introducing The Common Ground. The place where Aotearoa New Zealand’s food & fibre sector comes together to solve our wicked problems.
Proposed by AGMARDT and KPMG New Zealand, it’s a collaboration platform where food & fibre thinkers and doers team-up, get funded and tackle our mega-challenges and opportunities.
The Common Ground begins as a report and call for a sector-wide conversation about our collective future.
Learn more, read the report and have your say at www.thecommonground.org.nz.
Industry news
Women in Leadership Summit – partnership opportunity
The upcoming Women in Leadership Summit takes place 26-27 November 2024.
The Summit is offering exclusive opportunities for coaching partner packages across the different locations.
Becoming a coaching partner positions your company as a leader in supporting women's advancement.
Learn more about the Summit here.
To discuss a tailored sponsorship package, schedule a meeting with our Campaign and Partnerships Manager, Daniella Jones, by heading here to book a time.
Alumni in the Spotlight
Four Rural Leaders programme Alumni are covered in this edition of Alumni in the Spotlight.
Ben Todhunter, 2006 Nuffield Scholar was recently appointed to the Board of Angus Australia.
Jen Corkran, 2023 Kellogg Scholar, featured in Sheep Country with good news for farmers, indicating they can be assured that global sheep meat prices are past the bottom of the cycle.
Paul Crick, 2015 Kellogg Scholar. You can read about the work Paul and partner Dayanne are doing here on their 850ha Wairarapa property, work underpinned by the philosophy, ‘if you look after the individual, the flock will take care of itself’.
Nathan Guy, 1999 Kellogg Scholar, wrote an article speaking of the importance at maintaining investment in red meat marketing and the telling of our farmers’ stories.
Strategic partners:
Dairy NZ | AGMARDT | FMG | Mackenzie Charitable Foundation | Beef+Lamb New Zealand
Programme partners:
Ministry for Primary Industries | Farmlands | FAR | Horticulture New Zealand | Zespri | LIC | Rabobank
Academic partners:
Lincoln University | Massey University
Media and service partners:
AgriHQ | CountryWide Media | PwC | Federated Farmers | Tavendale and Partners
Regional partners:
Whanganui & Partners | Whangarei A&P Society
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