Listen to The Country online: Celebrating International Day of Rural Women

Today is International Day of Rural Women.

Today on The Country radio show, host Rowena Duncum catches up with some inspiring Kiwis to celebrate International Day of Rural Women.

On with the show:

Nicola Grigg:

The Associate Minister of Agriculture is also the Minister for Women. She celebrates the International Day of Rural Women, saying they’re often the backbone of their communities and contribute more than just “doing the books”.

Katie Milne and Emma Poole:

Rowena talks with the first female president of Federated Farmers and the first woman to win the title of Young Farmer of the Year, to find out what it felt like to smash the “grass ceiling”. They also have encouraging advice for women considering a role in agriculture.

Stefan Vogel:

The general manager for RaboResearch Australia and New Zealand talks about fertiliser and freight.

Marie Fitzpatrick:

The chief executive of Rural Women NZ is in Alexandra for the Inspiring Wahine conference. She says there’s a range of activities all over New Zealand today to celebrate International Day of Rural Women.

Listen below: