Digby Philip
EXTENSION MANAGER
Digby leads the Sheep of the Future programme, working to connect farmers with the insights and genetics they need to future-proof their flocks.
With a career spanning over 20 years in agriculture, Digby brings a wealth of experience across on-farm operations, meat industry representation, producer group facilitation, and agri-tech start-ups. He’s driven by a deep-rooted connection to farming and a belief in the potential of innovation to shape a stronger future for New Zealand sheep breeding.
Digby has a knack for linking people and ideas to generate practical, positive outcomes. Whether he's facilitating farmer engagement, supporting stakeholders, or helping producers navigate new technologies, his focus is always on enabling progress through connection.