Kellogg: The Soils Gap | Daniel Judd, Kellogg Scholar

Daniel Judd’s interest in soil management grew from his experience as a conventional dairy farmer and curiosity about evolving sector practices. His 2025 Kellogg’s Report explores the ‘soils gap’, showing how science, commerce, and culture shape decisions across conventional, regenerative, and orga…

Kellogg: Empowering the Missing Middle in Leadership | Dr Jordi Hoult, Kellogg Scholar

Dr Jordi Hoult’s interest in leadership grew from her military family upbringing and her own experiences navigating the food and fibre sector. Her Kellogg research shows that many mid-career people in their 30s to 50s are ready to lead but face barriers that stop them from taking opportunities, lea…

Putting the Success back into Succession | Peter Templeton, Nuffield Scholar

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp speaks with 2024 Nuffield Scholar Peter Templeton about alternative pathways to farm ownership and succession.  Drawing on global models, Peter explores solutions like lease-to-buy and equity partnerships to help young farmers overcome rising land costs and sec…

Changing the bog-standard: Solutions for our peatlands | Jenna Smith, Nuffield Scholar

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp speaks with Nuffield Scholar Jenna Smith about her research into managing peatlands to reduce emissions while maintaining productive land use. Travelling through Europe and the UK, Jenna explored wetland farming and highlighted sphagnum moss as a promising oppor…

Coding for change: Gene editing in NZ’s primary sector | Rachel Baker, Nuffield Scholar

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Nuffield Scholar Rachel Baker about her research into the potential future of gene editing in New Zealand’s primary industries which formed the basis of her 2024 Nuffield scholarship. Rachel explored how New Zealand could responsibly adopt the technol…

Beyond the farm gate: Rethinking NZ’s economic future | Carlos Bagrie, Nuffield Scholar

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp interviews Nuffield Scholar Carlos Bagrie about New Zealand’s economic future beyond agriculture and tourism. Carlos highlights the need for long-term planning and diversification to address the limits of mature industries.  Drawing on global experiences, he ur…

Transitioning agriculture towards sustainability together | Kylie Leonard, Nuffield Scholar

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 repor…

Designing agricultural policy for a future in farming | Nuffield Report

We have a mountain to climb to shift a narrative with society of farming as well as a determined effort by political leaders to develop the best stable of agricultural policies in the world - but first we must draw on what is happening globally as New Zealand is but isn't unique.  2023 Nuffield sc…

Redefining excellence: The rural advisor’s modern role | Nuffield Report

What keeps rural advisors awake at night? How to feed an ever-increasing population from a declining land area whilst at the same time reducing its environmental footprint. 2023 Nuffield scholar and AgFirst Chief Executive, James Allen says, their are significant trends in the use of technology in…

What’s the beef? Beef on dairy opportunities in NZ | Nuffield Report

Over 2 million calves are produced from the dairy herd in NZ every year, with only a quarter retained for herd replacements. How do we build a ‘beef on dairy’ industry that is growing successfully in the States? 2023 Nuffield scholar and Canterbury farmer, Matt Iremonger says, money may save the b…