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Women In Agribusiness Working To 'Empower Women In A Male-Dominated Sector'

"It's about empowering women in a traditionally male-dominated sector," Powell explains.

Renee Powell joined the Canterbury faction of Women in Agribusiness in 2023 and has quickly risen to the top, now holding the position of the Canterbury Lead of Women in Agribusiness National Committee.

She says her passion for connecting women in the industry drove her to spearhead the 'GrowHer' series, a successful initiative uniting women by sharing their entry stories into the agribusiness world. 

Powell expresses her excitement for the upcoming Canterbury Cup & Show Week, where she will host an event featuring influential speakers like Jessie Chan and Joanna Stevenson. 

Tickets are limited, so she advises interested participants to visit the Women in Agribusiness website or social media for more details.

Listen to the full chat between Renee Powell and Dominic George above.

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