Next generation
From a working holiday to emerging leader
She left Germany for a one–year working holiday in New Zealand, expecting to simply travel, work a little and then head home to resume university. Instead, within a week of arriving at a sheep and beef station, her plans changed completely. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Photos Stan McDowall.
Episode 98 – On a mission
In this episode, Conan Moynihan, farm consultant at Force of Nature and host of the From the Soil Up podcast, reflects on what it means to be part of the next generation shaping New Zealand agriculture.
On a mission
As a young consultant, Conan Moynihan is helping shape the future of farming, drawing on both his rural upbringing in South Canterbury and his deep commitment to finding the sweet spot of environmental and economic sustainability. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
Emerging Leader Helps Farmers
Imogen Brankin, an On-Farm Sustainability Advisor at Silver Fern Farms, was recently named a finalist for the 2025 Emerging Leader Award at the Primary Industries NZ Awards. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.