A rōpū of Lincoln University staff and potential Whenua Kura students recently visited the Eyrewell dairy farm to learn more about Ngāi Tahu Farming’s operations. Ngāi Tahu Farming development manager Glen Clayton led the kōrero on board the bus. “It was an opportunity to talk to potential students and the staff from Lincoln about what makes our farms different. We explained some of the best practice technology we are using and research we are carrying out to ensure we are doing our best to uphold the values of Ngāi Tahu.” Whenua Kura is an educational initiative between Ngāi Tahu Farming, Lincoln University and Te Tapuae o Rehua, which aims to increase the number of Māori working on Ngāi Tahu farms and support them into leadership roles. Keith Churcher (Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki) used to be a fisherman and is now a painter weighing up his next career change. He travelled from … Continue reading Whenua Kura rōpū visit the Eyrewell dairy farm