{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Humans of Agriculture","title":"\"We aren't utilising 50% of the human resource on farm\" Former Nuffield CEO & 1986 Scholar Jim Geltch","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3665,"description":"Jim began his life on a farm in the irrigation area of the Riverina in NSW. His love of farming followed everything he did and would ultimately shape his career so far. After exploring farming in Thailand in his early twenties, he returned home to work on the family farm before looking further afield, eager to pursue opportunities outside the farm gate. Following his Nuffield Scholarship in 1986, Jim maintained his connection to Nuffield Australia, going on to becoming the CEO of Nuffield Australia from 2005-2016 and the CEO of Nuffield International from 2008-2016.   Key TakeawaysJim Geltch shares his experiences and passions in agriculture, from growing up on a rice farm to working in Thailand and exploring agriculture in his early 20'sHe reflects on the impact of modernisation on agriculture and the need to utilise the full potential of the human resource in farming.Jim discusses his 1986 Nuffield scholarship and the topics he studied, including vocational education, computer-based crop modeling systems, and irrigation technology.He eventually transitioned out of farming and focused on value-add opportunities in agriculture. He was the CEO of Nuffield Australia from 2005-2016 including as CEO of Nuffield International from 2008-2016.Since Jim commenced as CEO of Nuffield Australia, the organisation has undergone significant changes and growth, expanding beyond traditional farming sectors to include a diverse range of industries in agriculture and countries.Capacity building and reciprocity are key principles of the Nuffield program, with the aim of nurturing individuals who can contribute back to the agricultural community.Jim notes that promoting careers in agriculture, particularly in regional areas, is crucial for the future of the industry. He is working with Yanco Agriculture school on a Careers in Agriculture offering to support pathways for the next generation. This episode is part of our partnership, where we profile various Nuffield Scholars and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PupbXbFywMWTJ5gch17EL4BoFl2vAICgyQAK9XnOB7I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNDk1LzE2NjAw/ODMxNDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}