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Ideas That Grow

NZ Rural Leaders
Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme
Rural Leaders
Nuffield NZ Farming Scholarship
New Zealand
Kellogg Rural Leadership Program
Lincoln University
Engage Programme
Horticulture
Arable Farming
Rural Leaders Horticultural Leaders Program
Federated Farmers
Canterbury, New Zealand
Value Chain Programme
Nuffield Farming Scholarships
Biodiversity
Carbon Credits
New Zealand Agribusiness
Leadership Development
New Zealand Agriculture
Biosecurity

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

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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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Recent Guests

Di Roadley
2026 Kellogg's scholar; sheep and beef farmer; Hawke's Bay Regional Council councillor
Hawke's Bay Regional Council; Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme
Episode: The governance challenge facing NZ’s catchment groups
Grace McLeay
Kellogg scholar, Bioeconomy Science Institute researcher
Bioeconomy Science Institute / Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme
Episode: Grace McLeay | Helping good ideas grow from science to the farm
Simon Cook
2018 Nuffield scholar, kiwifruit and avocado grower
Horticulture NZ board member; KVH (biosecurity/tech transfer)
Episode: Simon Cook | Looking beyond the orchard
Ethan Gillespie
Alumnus of the Rural Leaders Horticultural Leaders program
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Episode: Ethan Gillespie | From dairy roots to horticulture leadership
Murray King
Former Nuffield scholar and board member of Rural Leaders
Rural Leaders / Nuffield NZ Farming Scholarship
Episode: Murray King | Farming, governance and the value of stepping away
Kate Tomlinson
Current Kellogg Programme participant and farmer to data specialist
Map of Ag
Episode: Kate Tomlinson | Data, diversity and dairy
Alice Rule
Kellogg scholar, wine industry professional, rural advisor
Kellogg Rural Leadership Program
Episode: Alice Rule | A delicate balance: vines, vision, family
Tim Orlando-Reep
Recent Kellogg Programme graduate and farmer in northwest Waikato
Independent farmer with diverse operations including carbon farming
Episode: Tim Orlando-Reep | Balancing beef, biodiversity and carbon credits
Lisa Rogers
Chief Executive of Rural Leaders
Rural Leaders
Episode: Lisa Rogers | Building leadership in agriculture

Hosts

Brian Gibson
Host of Ideas That Grow
Bryan Gibson
Host of Ideas That Grow

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Grace McLeay | Helping good ideas grow from science to the farm
Q: Could you just tell us a little bit about your career path?
Grace describes an academic start at Telford, then Lincoln University, moving into the corporate farming space, and finally transitioning into the science industry to support commercial opportunities for farmers.
Ethan Gillespie | From dairy roots to horticulture leadership
Q: What was your thinking behind pursuing one of these leadership programs?
He pursued the program to deepen understanding of governance, legislation, and industry advocacy, and to bring back strategic insights to his horticulture role at BrownRig, while expanding his knowledge beyond day-to-day crop production.
Hugh Ritchie | Leadership, innovating in arable – and Nuffield
Q: How has Nuffield influenced your approach to water infrastructure and industry alignment?
It reinforced the importance of efficiency, distribution uniformity, and strategic thinking about where to invest in water infrastructure to support broader productivity and resilience in the sector.
Hugh Ritchie | Leadership, innovating in arable – and Nuffield
Q: What impact did those experiences have on your leadership and your view of farming in New Zealand?
The experiences broadened my perspective beyond the farm, showing farming as part of a global system, emphasizing collaboration, efficient use of resources, and a willingness to share knowledge to improve local practices.
Hugh Ritchie | Leadership, innovating in arable – and Nuffield
Q: You were a Nuffield Scholar in 2000?
Yes, I traveled in 2000 and 2001 to study irrigation efficiency and min-till systems, which formed the basis of irrigation design and monitoring back in New Zealand.

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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. Ethan Gillespie
5. Murray King
6. Kate Tomlinson
7. Alice Rule
8. Tim Orlando-Reep

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