We need to bring farmers to the table and take them off the menu, when it comes to fostering sustainable practices in the agriculture sector. 2023 Nuffield Scholar Kylie Leonard says trailing environmentally focused practices must be voluntary to succeed. 

Having spent time overseas for this report, she says the best uptake she’s witnessed is where farmers have had the choice to change, and lead by example within their community. Regulations drive the lowest common denominator behaviour, she says. 

Backing farmers so they don’t get burdened with the capital risk of trialing sustainable practices, and resourcing them as needed, is vital. 

Guests include:

1. Kylie Leonard - 2023 Nuffield Scholar & Taupō-based dairy farmer

Hosts:

1. Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Managing Director, CountryWide Media

Read Kylie's full Nuffield Report “Boots on the ground are part of the solution.”

This episode is a special bonus episode through CountryWide Media’s partnership with Rural Leaders and the New Zealand Nuffield Farming Scholarship.