What happens when grassroots catchment groups suddenly find themselves responsible for millions of dollars, complex governance and growing expectations? Di Roadley, 2026 Kellogg Scholar, explores the leadership challenges facing New Zealand’s catchment groups, from succession and funding to trust, capability and the importance of playing the long game.
Grace McLeay, 2023 Kellogg Scholar, farmer and Bioeconomy Science Institute commercialisation specialist, discusses turning science into practical outcomes for farmers. She explores climate adaptation, farm resilience, diversification and the challenge of getting research into the hands of farmers. Grace also reflects on leadership, self-awareness and the lasting impact of Kellogg.
A newly signed partnership agreement between LIC and New Zealand Rural Leaders. Together, the two organisations are investing in leaders who can help New Zealand navigate an increasingly complex future. Rapid advances in technology, changing consumer expectations, climate adaptation and shifting global markets are reshaping the sector, creating both challenges and opportunity.
At Nuffield New Zealand’s 75th Anniversary Dinner, the Hopkins family honoured John and Elaine Hopkins’ legacy by funding another scholarship. Their gift supports 2026 Scholar Jared Clarke, continuing decades of generosity and investment in New Zealand’s future agricultural leaders.
From surviving PSA to studying biosecurity around the world, 2018 Nuffield Scholar Simon Cook shares how stepping beyond the farm gate broadened his perspective, strengthened his leadership, and reinforced the importance of preparing industries for tomorrow’s challenges.
Shannon Harnett shares insights on her recent AI learning experience.
On Tuesday 5 November in Wellington, four prestigious Nuffield Scholarships were awarded.
Four food and fibre sector leaders have been awarded 2024 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarships.
The Nuffield Awards Ceremony was hosted by Minister O’Connor and the New Zealand Rural Leadership Trust (Rural Leaders) at the Grand Hall in Parliament, Wellington last night.
Kerry Worsnop Kerry Worsnop describes herself as a rural advocate, born and raised on a South Waikato dairy farm, she later ventured into the hills of the East Coast north of Gisborne. The business was originally shaped by both her partner’s and her own desire to own a farm and their early years were devoted
2023 Nuffield New Zealand Scholars Awarded. Wellington, 8 November 2022 Congratulations to our 2023 Nuffield New Zealand Scholars! Kerry Worsnop, a Gisborne based Sheep and Beef Farmer, Company Trustee, and Environmental Consultant. Matt Iremonger, a Sheep and Beef and Dairy Farmer from Banks Peninsula, in Canterbury. Kylie Leonard, a Taupo based Dairy Farmer, Governance Specialist, and dual
From Bluff Station to Cambridge University and back.
2014 Nuffield Scholar Mel Poulton is the current Special Agricultural Trade Envoy, and a farmer too. to talk about the changes she has seen in trade since starting in her role, capturing value, and grappling with significant global challenges.
2022 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarships awarded. Three emerging food and fibre sector leaders have been awarded 2022 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarships. Each has received a personal letter of congratulations from Hon. Damien O’Connor, Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Trade and Export Growth, Biosecurity, Land Information, and Rural Communities. The New Zealand Rural Leadership
The Mackenzie Study – a view of leadership The Otago Business School and the Department of Economics recently conducted research on behalf of The Mackenzie Charitable Foundation and The New Zealand Rural Leadership Trust. ‘The Mackenzie Study’ revealed remarkable results on the personal gains in entrepreneurial skills attributable to participation in the Kellogg and Nuffield
Interested in the process of change in Dairy Farming, Tracy is focused on getting dairy farmers onboard with doing the right thing – through improved actions for the environment and better connections with community. A big part of this is improving dairy farming’s social licence to operate, or right to farm – that is, helping the public understand why dairy farmers do what they do.
The environmental, social and economic contexts in which we farm and grow are changing rapidly. The pressure many primary sector New Zealanders feel is the collision of ‘business as usual’ with accelerating forces of change. Under these new conditions, protecting long-held structures and models becomes untenable. To thrive in a challenging new world, we must choose to self-disrupt and transform fundamental parts of our sector: however difficult that process may be.
Ryan O’Sullivan: Nuffield Farming Scholarship recipient (2017) – Major shareholder with wife Tina in a farm equity partnership, Fairlie, South Canterbury Nuffield farming scholarships focus on the international perspective – where New Zealand fits in the global agri-food sector and what’s driving things. Through my scholarship travels and research, I’ve learned New Zealand is very
