2004 Nuffield Scholar, Mark

2011 Scholarships for Australian Primary Producers

$28,000 FARMING

SCHOLARSHIPS

...applications close

June 30 2010

Nuffield Scholarships are available for: A grain grower in northern New South Wales or Queensland,

supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation

A grain grower in southern New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia or Tasmania, supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation

A grain grower in Western Australia, supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation

A livestock producer anywhere in Australia supported by Meat & Livestock Australia

A woolgrower scholarship anywhere in Australia supported by Australian Wool Innovation (subject to funding)

A primary producer anywhere in Australia supported by Landmark

A primary producer anywhere in Australia supported by Rabobank

A grain grower anywhere in Australia supported by the Grain Growers Association

A chicken meat grower or livestock manager anywhere in Australia supported by Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation, Chicken Meat Program

A vegetable grower anywhere in Australia supported by Horticulture Australia and the National Vegetable R&D Levy

A banana grower anywhere in Australia supported by Horticulture Australia and the Australian Banana Growers Council

An aquaculture producer or wildcatch fisherman anywhere in Australia supported by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation

A dairy farmer anywhere in Australia supported by Dairy Australia and the Australian Dairy Conference

A primary producer anywhere in Australia, to study Natural Resource Management, supported by the Sidney Myer Fund

A primary producer in Western Australia supported by CBH and CSBP

A primary producer in South Australia supported by Nufarm

A primary producer in the Northern Territory supported by the ANZ Bank and the Northern Territory Department of Resources

Note: The provision of all scholarships is subject to the suitability of applicants

and confirmation of sponsorship arrangements. Additional scholarships may be offered subject to funding becoming

available.

Eligibility criteriaYou are eligible for an Australian Nuffield Farming Scholarship if you are:

an Australian citizen

engaged in farming as an owner or manager or an active member of a farming business

intending to remain involved in primary production in Australia

aged between 28 and 40 (Nuffield understands that there may be people outside this age range who would benefit from the scholarship experience. We encourage them to apply.)

Academic qualifications are not a prerequisite for a scholarship.

Important datesJune 30, 2010Applications for 2011 scholarships close

July 2010State-based selection panel short-list applicants

September 2010Finalists interviewed

October 2010Winners announcedPre-tour briefing for all scholars

February/March 2011Group 1 travels to New Zealand, United States (California and Washington DC), Canada, Mexico, Brazil and France (itinerary to be confirmed)

March 2011All Scholars, from around the world, travel to the NZ for one week to the Contemporary Scholars Conference (CSC)

June/July 2011Group 2 travels to the Philippines, China, Canada, United States (including Washington DC), Ireland and France (itinerary to be confirmed)

Sept/Oct 2011Group 3 travels to Washington DC, Europe, Ukraine, Syria, Bahrain and India (itinerary to be confirmed)

Further informationJim Geltch, CEO, Nuffield Australia

Mail PO Box 586, Moama NSW 2731

Phone 03 5480 0755

Fax 03 5480 0233

Email enquiries@nuffield.com.au

Application forms can be downloaded from the Nuffield website: www.nuffield.com.au or are available by contacting the Nuffield Australia office.

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Global agriculture has seen great challenges in the past, and will continue to confront them in the future. To cope with this, Australian agriculture requires farmers with knowledge and vision and the capacity to adapt to changing circumstances.

The twin issues of food security and climate change have not gone away, even considering the global financial issues. Food production will become even more important as the world population continues to grow. We need farmers who are abreast of the issues, and who are looking at the latest technologies to be able to drive productivity.

Nuffield Australia is proud to announce the opening of applications for its 2011 Farming Scholarships. We are offering

Jennifer HawkinsFinley NSW, Irrigation Farmer

The Nuffield Scholarship has given me places to experience, problems to be addressed, friends to make, thoughts to be generated, minds to tackle, issues to develop, ethics to be confronted and lives to be enriched. The program has a multitude of different learning opportunities with local, national and international networks that support and encourage you all the way. The benefits for you are ongoing - well after your “Nuffield Year.”

I now have the time and ability to conceptualize, build upon and report to the broader agricultural community on issues that affect them. This has given me experiences and outcomes that I can use both within our business and the wider industry. The impressive sponsorship reflects the commitment that industry and philanthropic organizations have to the Nuffield Program and its scholars. Its the bona fide human capacity building opportunity of a lifetime. Just put your hand up and have a go....

David CussonsKonjonup WA, Grain & Wool Producer

A Nuffield Scholarship has opened doors around the world like I never thought possible. Starting with a six week Global Focus Program, during which you travel with a group of fellow scholars to look at global agricultural powerhouses, the Nuffield experience is one in which you meet extraordinary people who are passionate, driven and at the very forefront of their respective fields.

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David BrownhillChairman, Nuffield Australia

The opportunity to travel as an individual and research your topic of interest is capacity building at its best. To meet the best in the world in your chosen topic, knowing you have the immense Nuffield network behind you is literally a once in a lifetime opportunity.

One of the best things about a Nuffield Scholarship is the long-term benefits of plugging into a network of scholars, here in Australia and around the world, who are constantly pushing the boundaries with an inquiring mind and a drive to succeed - now I’m part of that network, I wonder how I ever got along without it!

Rob BradleyLongford TAS, Irrigated Cropping Farmer

Exceeding expectation is the hallmark of a Nuffield farming scholarship, along with an outstanding opportunity for personal and business growth. It is a adventure, a challenge and a year in your life you will never forget.

For me the scholarship was a perfect chance for a mid career review. It allowed me to benchmark myself and the business against world best practise. The time away from home and farm, as difficult as it seemed, provided a valuable perspective for change and improvement.

The three facets of a Nuffield program; the Contemporary Scholars Conference, the Global Focus Tour and my own individual studies, delivered me home inspired, with a renewed sense of confidence and a far greater understanding of our place in the world of agriculture.

The Nuffield Scholarship Program

Nuffield Scholars: in their own words

Growing the world’s best

Pre-tour briefing to meet other Scholars and be updated on domestic and international agricultural issues.

Global Focus Program – six weeks spent in various countries possibly including New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America, China, Canada, Brazil, Ireland and France, investigating agricultural marketing, trade and environmental issues, and experiencing the social and cultural aspects of each region.

Meet with Nuffield Scholars from Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and France at the annual Nuffield Contemporary Scholars Conference.

Individual study program in the Scholar’s nominated country or countries of choice.

Submit a written report on the individual study program.

Make a verbal presentation about the individual study program.

Financial assistance to the value of $28,000 (subject to conditions) to cover costs associated with the pre-tour briefing, overseas study and living expenses during the study period. Costs exceeding the value of assistance must be met by the Scholar.

Assistance from the Nuffield network to develop itineraries for individual study programs and gain access to the institutions and people central to the Scholar’s area of study.

N u F F I E L D Au S T R A L I A T H A N k S I T S S u P P O R T E R S

17 scholarships to practicing farmers or farm managers. A Nuffield Scholarship offers successful applicants a six week global focus program after which scholars will pursue their individual study topic for a further 10 weeks.

I encourage you to apply to join a worldwide agricultural network that will enhance your knowledge and develop the personal skills needed to face what will be some of the most exciting times agriculture has seen in the past 50 years.