The scholarships give successful applicants the opportunity to develop a better understanding of New Zealand and international relationships by studying farming, agricultural marketing or agricultural organisational practices internationally.
The three scholars will attend a Contemporary Scholars Conference in Melbourne in late February, hosted by the Australian Nuffield network and attended by scholars from other participating countries. They will then do a global tour with other scholars where they get the opportunity to experience a wide range of agricultural operations throughout a variety of countries.
The balance of the scholarship is for the recipients to organise and research their chosen study topic where and how they see fit. Both a written and oral presentation is made to the Nuffield organisation at the conclusion of their tour.
“The quality of candidates for the scholarships was outstanding, and it was difficult to narrow the selection down. The successful candidates’ strong commitment to their industry impressed the selection panel,” said Nuffield chair Stuart Wright.
“Nuffield Farming Scholarships have been offered to innovative New Zealand farmers for more than 50 years and I am sure that these three recipients will make an outstanding contribution to New Zealand agriculture,” said Mr Wright.
Nuffield Farming Scholarships are funded by Dairy InSight, Landcorp, Meat and Wool New Zealand, the Mackenzie Trust and Rabobank.
Contact:
Barbie Barton, 0274 418 187
Craige Mackenzie, 021 796 092
Ali Undorf-Lay, 0274 722 544
James Parsons, 021 206 3208
