{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65a0beacdea995001680faf1/6a73e19572138046c6422e0f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Leading Change in Agriculture: Lindy Nelson on Women, Safety, and Practical Progress","description":"<p>132 | In this episode, we’re joined by Lindy Nelson, a sheep and beef farmer, former emergency nurse, governance leader, and the driving force behind major change in New Zealand agriculture. Lindy shares the story behind founding the Agri Women’s Development Trust, why she believed women needed stronger pathways into leadership and decision-making, and how that work has influenced rural communities across the country.We also dive into her role in Safer Farms and the Farm Without Harm movement, where the focus is on practical, real-world solutions to reduce harm on farms. From quad bike safety and rollover protection to better footwear, calving improvements, and technology that helps farming teams work more safely and efficiently, Lindy explains how safety and productivity go hand in hand.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li>Strong vision and the right people can turn an idea into a movement.</li><li>Safety improvements work best when they are practical and farmer-led.</li><li>Confidence at home can unlock confidence in community, business, and leadership.</li><li>Better work design protects people, improves productivity, and supports long-term business success.</li><li>Real change happens when people across the sector collaborate, not when they work in isolation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Links to Lindy's work</p><ul><li>Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Vv7T52GzyDkYhD5pQIozI</li><li>E Tipu 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9Q9UvdOy_M</li><li>Farm without Harm - Quad Bike resources - https://www.farmwithoutharm.org.nz/safer-rides-2026</li><li>Farm without Harm - Calving resources - https://www.farmwithoutharm.org.nz/be-a-farmer-for-longer</li><li>Farm without Harm Membership - https://www.farmwithoutharm.org.nz/membership</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Big thanks to our partners <a href=\"https://www.cinta.co.nz/join-our-community\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cinta Insights</a> and <a href=\"https://www.agassist.co.nz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ag Assist</a> for supporting our podcast.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to our newsletter <a href=\"https://www.aginconversation.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>HOSTS | <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tupustrategic/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@‌emilywalker</a> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/penmark_farms_nz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@‌myfanwyalexander</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Intro/outro copyright info</p><p>Track: \"Sunrise Instr\"</p><p>Music provided by <a href=\"https://slip.stream/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Slipstream - Tell Your Story with Music | 1 million+ Songs &amp; Sound Effects</a></p><p>Free Download / Stream: <a href=\"https://get.slip.stream/nZIKpF\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sunrise Instr 001 by The Rhinestone Cowgirls | Slipstream</a></p>","author_name":"Emily Walker and Myfanwy Alexander"}