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Now is the time to be a change maker: Nuffield applications are open for 2021
Australia’s
food security
among the
world’s best
FOLLOWING a re- emergence of panic buying behaviour, Agriculture Min- ister David Little- proud has moved to reaffirm that Aus- tralia’s food security is among the best in the world.
all Australians that our food supply is safe.
“People should not be panicking,” Min- ister Littleproud said.
Australia has reli- able, secure supply chains from the pad- dock to the kitchen.
“Our agricultural sector is ensuring an abundant supply of excellent-quality, fresh food from all parts of the country.
“We continue to engage with state and territory gov- ernments to ensure supply lines remain open,” Minister Lit- tleproud said.
“Australian farm- ers have continued to calmly go about producing the best food in the world, and Australians can be assured there is no threat to their food security.
He said panic buy- ing behaviour was completely unneces- sary.
“Australia’s food supply is safe and how we, our farmers and our supply chains have managed the pandemic through the crisis is the envy of countries all over the world.
“Stay calm and we will get through this together.
“I want to stress to
“We have been through worse in the past three months and agriculture came through for Austral- ians with flying col- ours.”
“We are a country of 25 million, and we produce enough food for 75 million.”
“To those bulk buy- ing, I have a simple message: stop it.
“Take a leaf out of our farmers’ hand- book.
THIS is a year of change that will significantly impact global economies and change agricultural markets.
ber 11, 2020.
Interviews will take
consumer demands, agri- culture is more challeng- ing than ever, and the fu- ture sustainability of our industry depends heavily on innovation and adapta- tion.
other farm businesses around the world are tack- ling issues and barriers within the sector.
plicants only fine-tune their research topics as they progress through the process, so I’d encourage people to apply even if they don’t yet have a firm research topic in mind.
Now is the time for Australia’s proactive ag- riculturalists to consider a Nuffield Scholarship that will provide the opportu- nity to research important rural concepts, techniques and systems that will se- cure the industry’s future in a post-COVID world.
Nuffield Australia CEO and 2013 scholar Jodie Redcliffe said though the impact of COVID-19 has led to differences in the 2021 scholarship program, it continues to present an unrivalled opportunity for emerging change-makers in the industry.
“A Nuffield Scholarship provides a platform to lead this wave of change by giving inquiring young farmers a life-changing opportunity to take their ideas to the next level.”
“The program opens doors that expose them to divergent thinking, which expands their big-picture understanding of topics.”
“We continue to deliver a co-operative and col- laborative learning expe- rience through this pro- gram, and we are here to help with ideas and an- swer any questions along the way.”
With applications for the 2021 Nuffield Scholarship program open now, farm- ers wanting to make posi- tive change in their own businesses, communities and the broader agricul- ture sector will have the chance to do just that.
“For 70 years, Nuffield has remained committed to ensuring the delivery of high-quality and valu- able scholarship programs that drive industry leader- ship, particularly through periods of adaptation and change,” Ms Redcliffe said.
Scholars undertake a global study program, researching their chosen topic across 14 weeks.
Open to farmers, fishers and those in associated industries between 28 and 45 years of age, applying for a Nuffield Scholarship is done online via the Nuf- field Australia website.
The value of a Nuffield Scholarship extends far beyond the completion of the travel and research report.
Each scholarship is val- ued at $30,000, and with 20 on offer in 2021, the application period will run until Friday, Septem-
“With the current chang- es in both domestic and international markets, tough seasonal conditions and continually shifting
“Access to Nuffield’s extensive global network is what sets this program apart,” Ms Redcliffe said.
“We’re urging all young people in agriculture to visit the Nuffield website and look into applying,” Ms Redcliffe said.
place across September and October.
The 2021 scholars will have a small reduction in the group travel compo- nent, shifting from six to four weeks.
It is an inclusive and unique program that suits candidates who want to learn and grow in their businesses, and no ter- tiary qualifications are required.
“On completing their re- search, scholars become part of our 460-strong Nuffield alumni in Aus- tralia and a group of 1800 worldwide, which is a net- work of influential and forward-thinking farm- ers,” Ms Redcliffe said.
“It enables participants to learn first-hand how
“Many successful ap-
Applications are open until Friday, September 11, 2020.
Nuffield Australia CEO Jodie Redcliffe.
2020 Nuffield Scholar Johnny Gardener.
To find out more on the 2021 Nuffield Scholarship program, visit nuffield.com.au/copy-of- eligibility-value-tenure-1
For more information and to apply, visit nuffield. com.au
Successful recipients of the 2021 Nuffield Scholarships will be awarded during the Nuf- field Australia National Conference to be held in Brisbane on October 26, 2020.
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