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Page 6 %u2013 National Poultry Newspaper, March 2025 www.poultrynews.com.auSHARE your views on international market requirements for proof of sustainability claims.The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is seeking feedback on the %u2018Assuring Sustainability Claims%u2019 discussion paper to help build on our research and better understand international market requirements for proof of sustainability claims.By %u2018sustainability claims%u2019, we mean assertions or statements made about the practices and outcomes of agri-food and fibre production systems that aim to maintain ecosystem components and functions for future generations, addressing economic efficiency, social responsibility and environmental preservation, often without immediate evidence or proof to substantiate them.The discussion paper is based on:%u2022 Desktop research%u2022 Interviews with government, industry and supply chain stakeholders%u2022 An analysis of material sustainability topics.It also uses market information and the combined knowledge of the research team and the Assuring Sustainability Claims Working Group.This consultation is seeking feedback on the 13 questions presented in the paper.Your feedback will help DAFF identify, define and provide evidence for:%u2022 Major international market and regulatory sustainability claims requirements (both current and emerging)%u2022 Principles and common criteria for proving sustainability claims%u2022 Ways to prove sustainability claims to meet international market requirements.DAFF is seeking feedback from individuals, businesses, governments, industry bodies, supply chain participants and regulators, particularly encouraging responses from supply chain participants in major export markets for Australian food and fibre products.To share your knowledge and views on the discussion paper:%u2022 Read the discussion paper%u2022 Take the survey to answer the paper%u2019s questions or to upload a submission.Submissions will close at 5pm (AEDT) on Monday February 24, 2025.For more information, visit haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au/sustainabilityclaims or scan the QR code below. Have your say on sustainability claims for international marketsScan to have your say and take the survey.NUFFIELD Australia has opened applications for its 2026 scholarships, calling on the next crop of Australian agriculturalists to be curious, drive change and help their industry thrive.Farmers and those working in the agriculture industry are encouraged to seize the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by applying for a scholarship for 15 weeks of overseas study. Nuffield Australia chief executive officer and 2013 Nuffield scholar Jodie Redcliffe said Nuffield scholarships were recognised as the pinnacle of industry-based, experiential learning for primary producers. %u201cScholars have a unique opportunity to visit, learn from and collaborate with not only other scholars but with agribusiness leaders around the world,%u201d Ms Redcliffe said.%u201cBy fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence, we challenge scholars to step beyond their comfort zones, exploring groundbreaking ideas and solutions that can reshape Australian agriculture. %u201cThe journey is transformative %u2013 offering life-changing experiences that empower individuals to lead with focus.%u201cFrom paddocks to boardrooms, Nuffield scholars ensure Australian agriculture will thrive in a changing world,%u201d she said.The organisation awards around 20 scholarships each year, enabling the sharing of knowledge that creates a sustainable and profitable food and fibre industry. Some of these scholarships target specific agricultural industries, while others are open to a wider range. Nuffield Australia, which this year celebrates its seventy-fifth year of scholarships, will again offer up to five drought resiliencespecific scholarships, supported by the Australian Government%u2019s Future Drought Fund.Soon-to-be-released research commissioned by Nuffield Australia shows its alumni overwhelmingly say their scholarship was an incredibly rich and diverse experience, which had a profound impact on their life. Claire Catford from Hoyleton in South Australia was awarded a scholarship last year. %u201cThe most wonderful and surprising thing has been the welcoming and supportive network that opens up when you%u2019re awarded the scholarship,%u201d Ms Catford said. She said initially it was a daunting prospect, %u201cGoing outside your comfort zone is where amazing things happen and I%u2019m seeing that clearly already.%u201cIn planning my travels, I%u2019ve been astounded at the opportunities Drive change with a 2026 Nuffield scholarship* continued P7