The Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust (NFST) has announced the appointment of the 2020 Nuffield Farming Scholars, who are to commence their studies and travels next year.
Aoife Behan (Edinburgh, Scotland)
- Topic: ‘Policies for a transition to agroecology by 2045 (Scotland)’
- Generously supported by The MacRobert Trust
- Topic: ‘Biodiversity for the Future of Fruit Farming’
- Generously supported by Thatchers Cider
- Topic: ‘How a Circular Economy can benefit UK Farmers and Growers’
- Generously supported by The Studley College Trust
Lizzie Carr-Archer (Oxfordshire, Central)
- Topic: ‘How seed breeding could reduce farm inputs in the future’
- Generously supported jointly by The Worshipful Company of Farmers with Savills and the Central Region Farmers Trust
- Topic: ‘Mapping out a green growth strategy for UK horticulture’
- Generously supported jointly by The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers and the Food Chain
Edward Jones (Anglesey, Wales)
- Topic: ‘Are we investing in the right agriculture technology and innovation?’
- Generously supported by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
- Topic: ‘Frost protection and post frost care in cool climate viticulture’
- Generously supported by the John Oldacre Foundation
- Topic: ‘Unlocking the potential of Data Use and Agri-tech within Agriculture
- Generously supported by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association
Lucy MacLennan (Buckinghamshire, Central)
- Topic: ‘Do audits really improve microbiological food safety in fresh produce?’
- Generously supported by the Central Region Farmers Trust
Teresa Meadows (Essex, Anglia)
- Topic: ‘Challenging the Conventional: Behaviour change methods for the adoption of IPM’
- Generously supported by the John Oldacre Foundation
Emma Patterson Taylor (Edinburgh, Scotland)
- Topic: ‘The position of farming in the public consciousness’
- Generously supported by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland
Angus Russell (Warwickshire, West Midlands)
- Topic: ‘The Family Farm's Sustainability and Profitability Through Joint Venture Farming’
- Generously supported by the John Oldacre Foundation
Hannah Senior (Yorkshire, Northern)
- Topic: ‘Accelerating AgriTech Entrepreneurs’
- Generously supported by The Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust (a Clyde Higgs Scholarship)
Samuel Smith (Dorset, South West)
- Topic: ‘Regenerative agriculture: a shared ambition for the future of farming?’
- Generously supported by McDonald’s Restaurants
Gary Spence (Kilkeel, Northern Ireland)
- Topic: ‘I can’t believe it’s not beef!’
- Generously supported by the Thomas Henry Foundation
Samuel Steggles (Norfolk, Anglia)
- Topic: ‘The journey to maturity - Navigating sustainable food business growth’
- Generously supported by NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
James Stobart (Cumbria, Northern)
- Topic: ‘Effective monitoring methods that measure ecological outcomes in grazing systems’
- Generously supported by The Company of Merchants of the Staple of England and AHDB
Alastair Trickett (Yorkshire, Northern)
- Topic: ‘Nuance and Diversity. Mixed Farming for the Future Farmer’
- Generously supported jointly by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and National Trust
Arthur Soames (Buckinghamshire, Central)
- Topic: ‘Harnessing AI to drive efficiencies in the Fresh Produce industry’
- Generously supported by The Richard Lawes Foundation
For more information:
Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust
www.nuffieldscholar.org