Lisa Lunn on genetic technologies in agriculture
January 30, 2025
Explore Lisa Lunn’s insights on genetic technologies in agriculture, sustainability, and New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.
Rural Leaders Newsletter
Alumni in the Spotlight – Robert Campbell, Bryan Guy, Grahame Webber, Carlos Bagrie and Karen Williams
January 23, 2025
Here are just a few of the media pieces covering the impact of Rural Leaders’ Programme Alumni in industries and communities across the sector. Robert ‘Robin’ Campbell, 1980 Kellogg Scholar, ONZM Robert Campbell of Invercargill becomes an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to farming and governance. Over the last 40
Alumni in the Spotlight – Anna Nelson, Rosie Dowling, Kate Kellick, Reuben Carter, Sarah How and Tracy Brown.
December 18, 2024
Here are just a few of the media pieces covering the impact of Rural Leaders’ Programme Alumni in industries and communities across the sector. Kate Kellick, 2024 Kellogg Scholar. Kate Kellick’s esheep, a shedding sheep breeding operation, hosted its first ram auction in Mangamahu near Wanganui recently. The auction saw farmers from across the North
Dave Nuku on Kaitiakitanga and adopting a long term view.
December 17, 2024
In this podcast, Dave Nuku, 2024 Kellogg Scholar, talks to Bryan Gibson, Managing Editor at Farmers Weekly, on his work with Ngamanawa Incorporation and about how adopting a philosophy of Kaitiakitanga can be in alignment with a strong and profitable business. Listen to the podcast here. Bryan Gibson – Managing Editor of Farmer’s Weekly.You’ve joined
Alumni in the Spotlight – Alison Bentley, Hamish Marr, Wayne Langford, Tracy Brown, Cam Henderson and Ben McLauchlan.
November 28, 2024
Here are just a few of the media pieces covering the impact of Rural Leaders’ Programme Alumni in industries and communities across the sector. Alison Bentley, 2023 Kellogg Scholar. Alison Bentley (Tikitere Farm) spoke yesterday at the event ‘Global and Local Approaches to Climate-Resilient Land Use: NZ’s Path Forward.’ Alison joined Angela Clifford (Eat New
Reimagining Local Economies: How Small-scale Farming and Community-based Models can Build Climate Resilience.
November 28, 2024
Alison Bentley (Tikitere Farm and 2023 Kellogg Scholar) spoke yesterday at the event ‘Global and Local Approaches to Climate-Resilient Land Use: NZ’s Path Forward,’ at Lincoln University. Alison joined Angela Clifford (CEO, Eat New Zealand), in Session 2: Resilient Food Systems: Small-scale and Local? As the effects of climate change and economic instability become harder
Esther Donkersloot on leading research into cooler cows.
November 28, 2024
In this podcast, Esther Donkersloot, 2024 Kellogg Scholar, talks to Bryan Gibson, Managing Editor at Farmers Weekly, about her research with LIC on breeding heat tolerant cows. Esther came to New Zealand to do her Masters’ thesis and never left. Good thing too. Having studied at the prestigious Wageningen University, she has steadily built a
2025 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarships awarded in Parliament.
November 6, 2024
On Tuesday 5 November in Wellington, four prestigious Nuffield Scholarships were awarded.
Alumni in the Spotlight – Ben Todhunter, Jen Corkran, Paul Crick, Nathan Guy.
October 25, 2024
Here are just a few of the media pieces covering the impact of Rural Leaders’ Programme Alumni in industries and communities across the sector. Ben Todhunter, 2006 Nuffield Scholar. Ben Todhunter is an experienced Angus breeder, and operates a Merino stud on his farm Cleardale Station. He was recently appointed to the Board of Angus
Jack Cocks – How resilient farmers thrive in the face of adversity.
October 6, 2024
In this podcast Jack Cocks, 2021 Kellogg Scholar talks to Bryan Gibson Managing Editor Farmers Weekly, about his research into resilience in the face of adversity. Jack faced his own adversity in the form of a brain aneurysm that sparked a recovery journey spanning 15 surgeries over six years. Jack works on Mt. Nicholas Station
Alumni in the Spotlight – Kate Scott, Isabelle Coates, Matt Iremonger.
September 19, 2024
Here are just a few of the media pieces covering the impact of Rural Leaders’ Programme Alumni in industries and communities across the sector. Isabelle Coates, 2022 Kellogg Scholar. In what is potentially a first (at least for a while), a Kellogg Scholar writes about a Kellogg Scholar. Cheyenne Wilson 2024 Kellogg Scholar wrote an
Rural Leaders deliver food security programme for US Gilman Scholarship alumni.
September 10, 2024
Rural Leaders deliver food security programme for Gilman Scholarship alumni.
‘Mission New Zealand – Navigating Geopolitical Tensions and Climate Change as an Agri-based Economy’, was a week-long programme delivered by Rural Leaders in Christchurch.
The programme wrapped up recently and was designed to give a group of 25 visiting Gilman Scholarship alumni a deep dive into global food security.
Lisa Rogers – Leadership Programmes and Pathways.
August 13, 2024
In this podcast, Lisa Rogers, CEO, Rural Leaders talks to Bryan Gibson, Managing Editor, Farmers Weekly about the recently released report ‘A Path to Realising Leadership Potential in Aotearoa NZ’s Food and Fibre Sector’, along with its leadership development framework, and the leadership programmes serving as key tools for building more and ever greater leaders.
Rachel Baker – Insights (from an insider) on the Nuffield Global Focus Programme.
August 6, 2024
Halfway through the 2024 Scholarship Programme, Scholar, Rachel Baker gives us a unique perspective from inside Nuffield. Rachel speaks with Bryan Gibson, Farmers Weekly Managing Editor, about some of the similarities and differences between the farming systems in the countries visited so far with New Zealand’s.
Rachel discusses insights from Indonesia’s farming industries, France’s love of food, Denmark entering an emissions scheme, California’s water challenges and Chile’s low rates of Research and Development.
This is a must listen for anyone considering a Nuffield Scholarship.
Alumni in the Spotlight – Julian Raine, Tracy Brown, Anna Gower-James and more.
August 1, 2024
It’s been another busy month or two for alumni in the news. Here are just a few of the media pieces covering the impact of Rural Leaders’ Programme Alumni in industries and communities across the sector. Julian Raine, 1997 Nuffield Scholar. As you may well have heard, Julian Raine, 1997 Nuffield Scholar, won the Outstanding
The search for our 2025 Nuffield Scholars begins.
May 20, 2024
Just 189 Scholars in nearly 75 years. The Nuffield network in New Zealand is a small group, doing big things, humbly. We’re looking for our bold, grounded and community-minded to step up as Nuffield Scholar 190, 191, 192, 193 and possibly 194. If you’re ready to undertake a truly unique learning experience. If you are
Alumni in the Spotlight – Michael Tayler, Tessa Appleby and more.
May 20, 2024
It has been a busy time for alumni. This selection of news items is a nowhere near adequate summary – possibly a good problem to have. For now the Spotlight is on Michael Tayler, Tess Appleby, Lucie Douma, Matt Iremonger, James Allen, and Carlos Bagrie. Michael Tayler, 2012 Nuffield Scholar. Michael featured in Farmers Weekly
Introducing Paul Crick – NZRLT Independent Trustee.
May 16, 2024
Olivia joins Kate Scott, Chair, Michael Tayler, Rebecca Hyde and Craig Mckenzie, Trustees, and Hamish Fraser, Independent Trustee.
Realising Leadership Potential in New Zealand’s Food and Fibre Sector.
May 13, 2024
Olivia joins Kate Scott, Chair, Michael Tayler, Rebecca Hyde and Craig Mckenzie, Trustees, and Hamish Fraser, Independent Trustee.
Campbell Parker – Leading with authenticity in a fast-changing sector.
May 9, 2024
Dr Matt Sowcik is currently on sabbatical from his role as Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Education and leadership at University of Florida. As part of his tour, he joined the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme in Lincoln. He spoke to Scholars (and Bryan Gibson) about the power of humility in leadership and its role in working together for a common cause.
Kerry Worsnop, Matt Iremonger, James Allen and Kylie Leonard – 2023 Nuffield reports.
May 7, 2024
Olivia joins Kate Scott, Chair, Michael Tayler, Rebecca Hyde and Craig Mckenzie, Trustees, and Hamish Fraser, Independent Trustee.
The NZRLT board welcome Jack Cocks, Associate Trustee.
May 1, 2024
Olivia joins Kate Scott, Chair, Michael Tayler, Rebecca Hyde and Craig Mckenzie, Trustees, and Hamish Fraser, Independent Trustee.
John Daniell Memorial Trust – supporting Kellogg.
April 10, 2024
The John Daniell Memorial Trust Scholarships support the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme.
New Energy – The 2024 Nuffield Biennial Conference.
April 9, 2024
Dr Matt Sowcik is currently on sabbatical from his role as Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Education and leadership at University of Florida. As part of his tour, he joined the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme in Lincoln. He spoke to Scholars (and Bryan Gibson) about the power of humility in leadership and its role in working together for a common cause.