As the change in Government takes effect, we are already starting to see the focus shift on agricultural finance in New Zealand - holding promising developments as the industry embraces technological advancements and sustainable practices.
With a focus on precision agriculture and data-driven decision-making, farmers in New Zealand are likely to benefit from increased efficiency and productivity. Financial institutions are expected to play a crucial role in supporting these innovations by providing tailored financial products and services that cater to the evolving needs of the agricultural sector.
As the world places greater emphasis on sustainable farming practices, New Zealand's ag finance future may also see a rise in investments and loans geared towards environmentally friendly initiatives, such as regenerative agriculture and organic farming. Collaborations between financial institutions, government agencies, and agribusinesses are likely to pave the way for a resilient and adaptive agricultural finance system, ensuring the prosperity of New Zealand's farming community in the years to come.
Rabobank’s business focus is on food and agribusiness, with many of their rural managers being country people themselves. Coming from the land, they don’t just understand farming; they were born to it and live and breathe it. Their rural managers have an in-depth knowledge of agribusiness, and working closely with farmers gives them a competitive advantage.
Join us as we hear from Rabobank as they discuss the future of agricultural finance options available to farmers in NZ.
Thursday 22nd February
4.00pm - 5.30pm
B.linc Workshop, Lincoln University
We hope to see you there!
Timings
4.00pm - Networking and Drinks
4.15pm - Presentation from Keynote
4:45pm - Q&A Session
5.00pm - Networking
5.30pm - Event finishes
About Our Speakers
Blake Holgate, Rabobank
As the Head of Sustainable Business Development, Blake helps the bank’s ensure its clients are in the strongest position themselves to best manage increasing environmental, societal and market risk as well as seizing opportunities created by a scarcity of resources and a growing global population.
This includes contributing towards Rabobank policy submissions to government on regulation affecting the sector, producing reports and podcasts for our clients which examine issues linked to sustainable farming and developing new products and services aimed at helping clients businesses be more commercially and environmentally sustainable.
Hailing from a South Otago sheep and beef farming family, Blake has an LLB, BA (Political Studies) and MBA from Otago University and practised as an environmental/public lawyer before joining Rabobank in 2013. As well as covering various sustainability roles with the bank, Blake has also worked in Rabobank’s global market research team as the NZ Animal Proteins analyst.
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