Fields of Change advocates for a strong, diverse, and sustainable primary sector. We are storytellers, data-gatherers, researchers and change-makers... Around 50% of Agricultural Science graduates in NZ are women, however, they are missing from senior leadership roles within the sector. We want to begin an important and overdue conversation about women leaders in agriculture, and to find out why the sector is missing a generation of women business leaders – which will impact its ability to remain world-leading and adapt even more rapidly to address climate change. Women must have equal opportunities to lead people and agricultural organisations. This will drive generational change and strengthen our world-leading sector, helping it become more sustainable and reflective of the diverse range of people within it. BRIDGIT HAWKINS: Bridgit Hawkins is the founder of Fields of Change and a sought-after speaker on sustainability and agribusiness. She is also a changemaker, forging her own path as an agritech entrepreneur. With a Master's degree in Agricultural Science and extensive agribusiness experience, Bridgit created Regen, an agritech company providing world-class environmental tech solutions for farmers. She led Regen for 10 years, before selling to CropX in 2020 and taking on the role of Chief Sustainability Officer. Bridgit is passionate about making a difference in the agricultural sector, sustainability and empowering future generations of women to spark a positive change.