
Kia ora, you’ve joined the 'Ideas that Grow’ podcast - brought to you by Rural Leaders.In this series we’ll be drawing on the insights from innovative rural leaders, to help plant ideas that grow, so our regions can flourish.Ideas That Grow is presented in association with Farmer's Weekly. All guests are arranged by Rural Leaders, whose mission is to grow world class leaders through the Nuffield N... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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 catchm... more
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 challen... more
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 t... more
Ethan Gillespie discusses his experience of the 2025 Horticulture New Zealand Leadership Programme; how it broadened his understanding of leadership, advocacy, and strategic decision-making.
He shares insights into his own leadership development, in... more
In this Ideas that Grow Podcast, Murray King, 2003 Nuffield Scholar and Rural Leaders Board Board member, talks to Bryan Gibson Managing Editor at Farmers Weekly, and shares his journey from horticulture and the 1980s agricultural downturn, through f... more
Kate Tomlinson, Mackenzie Charitable Foundation Scholarship winner, talks to Bryan Gibson Managing Editor at Farmers Weekly, and shares her journey from a UK farm to New Zealand, where Kate now blends practical farming with sustainability and data in... more
Alice Rule, Hawke’s Bay winemaker and 2019 Kellogg Scholar, discusses her journey from a Bay of Islands farm to the wine industry, her circular glass economy research, leadership lessons from Kellogg, and balancing entrepreneurship, rural advisory wo... more
In this episode of the Ideas That Grow Podcast, 2025 Kellogg Scholar Tim Orlando-Reep shares how his Waikato beef farm integrates carbon forestry, biodiversity ambitions and catchment collaboration.
While pine credits stack up financially, his resea... more
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This series centers on leadership, governance, and strategic thinking within rural and agricultural sectors. Across episodes, guests range from family farm operators to high-level industry leaders and program alumni, exploring topics such as leadership development, organizational governance, biosecurity learnings, data-driven farming, biodiversity and carbon strategies, and value-chain improvements. The conversations often highlight long-term resilience, mentorship networks, cross-border experiences, and the role of leadership programs (like Kellogg and Nuffield) in shaping industry outcomes. Expect practical insights for farm management, governance, policy engagement, and how innovative leadership can drive regional growth and sustainable ... more
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4. Farmers Weekly Podcast
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Recent guests on Ideas That Grow include:
1. Di Roadley
2. Grace McLeay
3. Simon Cook
4. Ethan Gillespie
5. Murray King
6. Kate Tomlinson
7. Alice Rule
8. Tim Orlando-Reep
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