Nuffield International inspires people to make a difference in agriculture.
Since 1947, Nuffield has been focused on growing the most critical resource the agriculture industry has: people.
Nuffield International is a unique global network of farmers and agri-professionals that focuses on:
- Personal capacity building
- Excellence in agricultural production, distribution, research, and management
- Local, national, and global thought leadership
Nuffield International is a non-profit body that provides over-arching support and governance for Nuffield
Farming Scholars member nations, along with associated countries where the Nuffield program is being developed.
We believe that agriculture is the foundation of a stable society, and that for agriculture to be dynamic, remain
competitive, we need leadership and expertise from those in the industry. Nuffield International supports the
development of individuals in agriculture, giving Nuffield Scholars confidence, knowledge, and network to step
up as leaders at home and on the global stage.
Nuffield Scholars are creating new knowledge, providing thought leadership, and giving counsel to agricultural
organisations at all levels. Increasingly, they are addressing the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations (UN) has created a global platform to address sustainable development, including the adoption
of 17 Sustainable Development Goals, or
SDGs. These goals form the foundation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and provide a roadmap for
countries to address poverty, fight inequalities, tackle climate changes, and ensure across all efforts that no
member of society is left behind.
Given the mission and focus of Nuffield International to provide a global framework for leadership, cooperation,
and development in the world of agriculture, our commitment to sustainability is embedded in our core beliefs.
Through our engagement in global agriculture, the efforts of our organisation and the efforts individual Nuffield
Scholars directly advance multiple SDGs due to the interconnected nature of them. In order to achieve zero
hunger (SDG2) through the production and distribution of food, agriculture also plays a lead role in education,
land management, poverty alleviation through the creation of employment, is continually innovating and providing
essential infrastructure for regional communities and in many places in the world is the key sector providing
economic growth and opportunity for them.
Within the organisational strategy for Nuffield International we have established goals to foster leadership in
economic, environmental, and social sustainability in global agri-food. We believe these goals align themselves
with the SDGs and global actions to address sustainable development. Therefore, we are committed to capturing
the relevance of the insight and research Nuffield Scholars are generating and contributing this new knowledge
as part of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) efforts to achieve zero hunger by 2030.
Latest News
07/11/2024 -
NEW REPORT PUBLISHED! A Bird in the Hand: Leveraging short term profits for long term sustainability by Ruth McCabe, 2022 US Scholar
"If conservation farming practices can generate better short-term profit for farmers, widespread adoption in Iowa is within reach. But without that economic incentive, many farmers are likely to st..
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07/08/2024 -
2025 Nuffield International Scholarship Applications NOW OPEN!
2025 Nuffield International Scholarship Applications NOW OPEN!
Nuffield International has opened applications for 2025 scholarships, and farmers and agricultural professionals are encouraged to ap..
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30/11/2023 -
NEW REPORT PUBLISHED! Sustainable Financing of Brazilian Farming by Renata Rossetto Lopes, 2022 Brazilian Scholar
Climate change raises unprecedented risks to all economic sectors, including farming, which is needed to produce food for a growing population. Financing farmers to be more sustainable and resilien..
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20/07/2023 -
Applications for 2024 Scholarships are Open
Nuffield International has opened applications for 2024scholarships, and farmers and agricultural professionals are encouraged to apply.
This year, more than 12scholarships are available to those ..
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31/12/2022 -
First Nuffield Farming Germany Scholarship awarded to young farmer in Lower Saxony
After an application period lasting several months, the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has awarded Meinke Ostermann the first German Nuffield Farming Agricultural Scholar - endowed with over ..
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20/12/2022 -
2023 Nuffield International Scholars are Announced
Nuffield International Farming Scholars is pleased to announce its newest Scholars for 2023!
Ten farmers and agri-professionals from the USA, Chile, Japan and France, as well as two scholars from ..
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