Steph Wright
Managing Director
Steph has joined the Agribusiness Group as an Environmental Consultant. Born and raised in the Agricultural industry on a mixed Arable system just out of Methven, she has spent her career developing a well-rounded understanding of farm systems. With the ongoing shifts farmers are facing in the Agri sector, it is essential to understand what is going on at the farm gate and work closely with these guys to tackle these ongoing challenges and have viable farm systems at the end of the day. ‘Every system is different and it is impossible to have a one rule fits all, so is hugely important to me to make sure every situation is tackled at an individual level so the solution can be incorporated into your farm system’.
Mobile: 027 869 6407
Email: steph@agribusinessgroup.com
Stuart Ford
Director
Stuart’s philosophy is that sound business and policy decisions are based on robust information and knowledge. He uses his wide experience in business management and economics in the primary industry sectors to improve his client’s capability to make sound strategic moves forward.
Mobile: +64 27 434 6515
Email: stuart@agribusinessgroup.com
Dave Lucock
Director
Over the last 10 years Dave has been involved in farmer researcher groups benchmarking to compare different farming system types as well as implementing and auditing Farm Environmental Plans (past 5 years). With over 20 years of pastoral farming experience, Dave is able to help farmers develop to optimally embed regulations into their farm systems.
Mobile: +64 27 258 0771
Email: dave@agribusinessgroup.com
Peter Ensor
International Development Manager
Peter has joined The AgriBusiness Group as the International Development Manager, bringing food security and development project experience from the Middle East, Central Asia and the Pacific. His international experience was underpinned by years spent in the NZ horticulture sector developing and managing some of its iconic brands - NZGAP, GROWSAFE® and Agrecovery. Peter has a deep enthusiasm for training, mentoring and capacity building, which is consistent with The AgriBusiness Groups’ strategic objective of ‘Achieving outcomes by building capability.
Mobile: 027 332 1114
Email: peter@agribusinessgroup.com
Ann Moriarty
Agricultural And Resource Economist
Ann graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in economics in 2022. Ann has extensively studied various economic disciplines, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, industrial organization, development economics, and environmental economics. She has also contributed to a diverse range of projects within the agricultural sector. These initiatives have delved into topics such as the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the agriculture sector, regulation implications affecting farmers, efficient resource utilization and the development of interactive economic assessment tools. Ann believes that leveraging sound economic knowledge to inform decisions can ensure the prosperity of the agriculture sector into the future.
Mobile: +64 27 399 1010
Email: ann@agribusinessgroup.com
Ashleigh Van Uffelen
Environmental Consultant
Ashleigh joined the team after graduating from Lincoln University with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Hons), double majoring in Environmental Management. She grew up in Manawatu and has worked on a variety of farms from a young age. Ashleigh is a proud advocate for the primary industries. “In today’s world, farmers are facing a more challenging space to farm than ever before, but with this comes opportunity and promise for the future. I am particularly passionate about helping to provide pathways for increased farmer buy-in by better understanding the interaction between farmers and regulation, thereby improving environmental outcomes while maintaining farmer passion and farm profitability.”
Phone: +64 27 257 0904
Email: ashleigh@agribusinessgroup.com
Tim Sheed
Environmental Consultant
Tim graduated from Lincoln University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Agriculture and a Master's of Management in Agribusiness. Growing up on his family’s sheep and beef property in Geraldine, South Canterbury, Tim developed a strong connection to farming and rural life. He has gained extensive hands-on experience across various farming operations, including time spent on a broadacre cropping farm in Western Australia. This diverse background has provided him with a well-rounded understanding of the agricultural sector from both a practical and management perspective.
Now working as an environmental consultant, Tim combines his agricultural expertise with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship. He is passionate about helping farmers navigate the increasingly complex environmental regulations and integrate sustainable practices that support long-term farm profitability and productivity. Tim believes that strategic management, informed by both environmental science and agribusiness principles, is essential for tackling the challenges of modern farming and ensuring a prosperous future for the sector.
Phone: +64 27 2498 133
Email: tim@agribusinessgroup.com
Anita van Eerden
Finance & Administration
Phone: 03 321 7927
Mobile: 021 0229 5779
Email: anita@agribusinessgroup.com