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SCHOLARSHIP INVESTORS



Nuveen Natural Capital is a global investment manager specialising in farmland, timberland, and broader natural capital assets. As part of Nuveen's real assets platform, the business focuses on long-term investments that generate competitive financial returns while supporting sustainable land use, climate resilience, and responsible resource management. Nuveen Natural Capital manages diversified portfolios across major agricultural and forestry regions worldwide, working with operators to improve productivity, environmental outcomes, and asset value. Its approach integrates institutional-grade investment discipline with stewardship of land, water, and ecosystems, reflecting the growing role of natural capital in global food systems and climate solutions.
Al Dahra is an international agribusiness headquartered in Abu Dhabi, focused on the production, processing, and trading of food and agricultural commodities. The company operates across multiple continents, with a strong presence in the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, managing integrated supply chains from farm to market. Al Dahra is recognised for its large-scale primary production, particularly in forage, grains, and other strategic crops, supported by investments in advanced agricultural technology, water efficiency, and sustainable land management. Through long-term farming operations, logistics capability, and global market access, the company plays a significant role in enhancing food security and supply chain resilience in regions with limited domestic agricultural capacity.
The John Innes Foundation is a UK-based charitable trust dedicated to advancing plant science and microbiology for the benefit of society. Established in 1910, the Foundation supports long-term, curiosity-driven research that addresses global challenges in food security, sustainable agriculture, and environmental resilience. Through its endowment, the Foundation provides strategic funding to the John Innes Centre and related scientific initiatives, enabling world-class researchers to explore fundamental biological questions and translate discoveries into practical solutions. Its work has contributed to breakthroughs in crop genetics, plant health, and sustainable farming systems that have global impact. The Foundation's commitment to independent, excellence-led research ensures scientific integrity while fostering innovation that supports farmers, food systems, and communities worldwide. By investing in knowledge and capability, the John Innes Foundation continues to strengthen the scientific foundations needed to build a more secure and sustainable agricultural future.
Norinchukin Bank is a Japanese cooperative bank serving over 5,612 agricultural, fishing and forestry cooperatives from its headquarters in Tokyo. The bank is one of Japan's largest institutional investors with an investment portfolio of more than US$400 billion and assets exceeding US$840 billion.
Mynavi Corporation provides wide range of services aiming to engage with and support each one of users with the corporate purpose "To create a world that envisions the future by engaging individual potential." We aim to broaden each one of users' potential and continue to provide services that allow them to envision a new future via our human resource businesses and information media.
The Company focuses on the production of cereals, rape, potatoes, sugar beets and milk. Every year TFG produces approx. 40 thousand tonnes of cereal, 6 thousand tonnes of rape, 10 thousand tonnes of sweet corn, 50 thousand tonnes of sugar beets and 35 thousand tonnes of potatoes for sale. The company is one of the largest milk producers in the country. It has a herd of 2500 milk cows producing more than 22 million litres of milk per year. Within the scope of its activity TFG also slaughters cattle. We supply high quality beef from our own husbandry.
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada's largest pension investment managers with C$243.7 billion of net assets under management as of March 31, 2023. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in public financial markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, private debt - and is a leading global investor in agriculture and timber through its Natural Resources group. The Natural Resources team focuses on partnering with best-in-class local operators committed to sustainability, employee health and safety, and being positive long-term contributors to their communities.
Climate-Proofing the Global Economy While Aiming for Zero Loss of Lives, Livelihoods, and Nature. We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers who all believe that climate change is the most important problem of our generation. ClimateAi has built the first climate resilience platform, pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to mitigate the impact of climate change and uncover new opportunities that may arise as a result. By applying AI to climate risk modeling, we provide short and long-term insights into weather and climate impact, helping businesses identify the actions needed today to adapt to the climate change disruptions of tomorrow.
Bayer Crop Science is a global leader in agricultural innovation, committed to advancing sustainable food production and supporting farmers worldwide. As the agricultural division of Bayer, the company brings together expertise in seeds, crop protection, digital farming and biotechnology to help address some of agriculture's most pressing challenges -- from climate variability to soil health and productivity. Bayer Crop Science supports the development of forward-thinking agricultural leaders and fosters collaboration across borders. Through investment in research, technology and farmer engagement, Bayer Crop Science works to improve crop resilience, optimise resource use and enhance on-farm performance. The organisation is helping strengthen global agricultural networks and accelerate solutions that enable farming communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Emerging Ag is an international consultancy working at the intersection of agriculture, food systems and policy. With deep expertise in global advocacy, science-based communications and stakeholder engagement, the organisation supports industry, governments and non-profits to navigate complex regulatory and sustainability landscapes. Emerging Ag plays a vital role in strengthening the next generation of agricultural leaders. As a scholarship investor, the partnership reflects a shared belief in evidence-led decision making, global collaboration and practical solutions that deliver impact on the ground. Through its global networks and strategic insight, Emerging Ag helps connect scholars to broader conversations shaping the future of food and farming.

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Bayer Crop Science is a global leader in agricultural innovation, committed to advancing sustainable food production and supporting farmers worldwide. As the agricultural division of Bayer, the company brings together expertise in seeds, crop protection, digital farming and biotechnology to help address some of agriculture's most pressing challenges -- from climate variability to soil health and productivity. Through investment in research, technology and farmer engagement, Bayer Crop Science works to improve crop resilience, optimise resource use and enhance on-farm performance. Together with NI, the organisation is helping strengthen global agricultural networks and accelerate solutions that enable farming communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

PARTNERS



The International Leadership Alumni Conference (ILAC) is a group of like-minded leaders who are mostly graduates of rural and agricultural leadership programs from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Scotland, and the United States. ILAC provides a great venue to meet other alumni and visit the host state or country and learn more about their agriculture and rural issues.
Global Dairy Farmers is the worldwide network of leading dairy farmers and industry partners. It is a platform for leading dairy farmers from all over the world to meet each other for the discussion of new strategies, as a reaction to new policy measures, legislation and market developments. Our aim is to bring dairy farmers and related business partners in touch with each other to share knowledge and create new network relations and business.
Emerging Ag is a boutique international consulting firm providing communications and public affairs services to clients in the agriculture, food and health sectors. They provide expert services to clients, with a strong focus on global policy issues and engagement with international organisations.
The NextGen Ag Impact Network [NGIN] is the global network of networks for, with, and by NextGen Agricultural Leaders. Their aim is to empower youth in agriculture and related fields by including them right from the start. Together, they co-create a structure, programs, and a community to unlock resources and energy for transformational impact towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
At a time when farm efficiency is of paramount importance, you can rely on Genus ABS to support the profitability and sustainability of your business, with a collection of science and data-backed cattle breeding technologies and services. Years of research and implementation have enabled our development team to create a collection of bovine genetics products and services designed to support both beef and dairy farmers with specific business objectives. We provide an all-encompassing offering, from advanced nutritional products geared toward helping your herd to perform better, to optimal artificial insemination products and breeding support services.
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