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13/02/2025 - NEW REPORT PUBLISHED!! Ways to increase the economic sustainability of small and medium dairy farmers in Brazil by Carlos Zegwaard, 2021 Brazliian Scholar

MEDIA RELEASE 13 February 2025 "The key to a sustainable future for small and medium dairy farmers in Brazil lies in efficiency, value addition, and strong cooperative systems. By learning from successful global models, we can create a more resilient and profitable industry." - 2021 Nuffield International Scholar, Carlos Zegwaard Strengthening Brazil's Dairy Industry Through Efficiency a..

12/02/2025 - NEW REPORT PUBLISHED!! From Challenges to Potential: The Evolution of Hokkaido's Viticulture by Rikiya Ueno, 2023 Japanese Scholar

MEDIA RELEASE 13 February 2025 From Snow to Sauvignon: How Hokkaido's Wine Industry Can Thrive in a Changing Climate "Hokkaido has the terroir and the potential to become a globally recognised wine region, But to get there, we need to embrace innovation, mechanisation, and collaboration--just like other leading cool-climate wine regions have done." - Rikiya Ueno, 2023 Nuffield International ..

05/02/2025 - NEW REPORT PUBLISHED!! Soil improvement strategies based on local and high value organic inputs by Daro Mujica, 2023 Chilean Scholar

MEDIA RELEASE 5 February 2025 "Regenerative agriculture is not just about soil health; it's about creating a system that is sustainable, profitable, and resilient. By integrating high-value organic inputs, we can transform agricultural practices and ensure long-term productivity." -- 2023 Nuffield International Scholar, Dario Mujica Soil Regeneration Through High-Value Organic Inputs: L..

03/02/2025 - NEW REPORT PUBLISHED!! Regenerative farming practices and their impact on the soil health by Marcin Markowicz, 2023 Polish Scholar

MEDIA RELEASE 3 February 2025 "Understanding and accepting the philosophy of regenerative agriculture is the first step toward change. It's not just about farming differently--it's about seeing soil as a living system that we must nurture and protect for the long term." -- 2023 Nuffield International Scholar, Marcin Markowicz Unlocking the Potential of Regenerative Farming for Soil Health ..

19/12/2024 - 2025 NUFFIELD INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED!

From Fruit to Food Cooperatives: Eight Global Scholars Join Nuffield International to Shape the Future of Agriculture Nuffield International is proud to announce the eight new scholars who will embark on transformative research journeys to tackle critical issues in agriculture. Representing Japan, Poland, Chile, Romania, and Germany, these scholars will explore topics ranging from regenerative..

01/12/2024 - NEW REPORT PUBLISHED!! Green Harvest: Unlocking the Potential of Agricultural Land Management in Carbon Markets by Renato de Arago Ribeiro Rodrigues, 2021 Brazliian Scholar

14/11/2024 - NEW REPORT PUBLISHED!! Governing water for sustainble farming by Elisa Blanco, 2021 Chile Scholar

MEDIA RELEASE 14 November 2024 "Effective water management is not just about technical solutions; it's about fostering collaboration among communities, stakeholders, and governments. By working together, we can tackle the challenges of climate change, ensure food security, and protect our vital water resources." - 2021 Nuffield Scholar, Elisa Blanco Collaboration Key to Sustainable Water G..

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 stick with the status quo." - 2022 Nuffield International Scholar, Ruth McCabe Making Conservation Profitable: Key to Widespread Adoption in Iowa Ruth McCabe, an agricultural scholar from Iowa, has ex..

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 apply. This year, more than 9 scholarships are available to those typically between the ages of 25 and 45, and directly engaged in the agriculture industry from countries including Argentina, Chile, Ge..

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 resilient is crucial to climate change mitigation and food security. This report analyzes the role of carbon markets (offsetting) and supply chains (insetting) as sustainable finance tools for agriculture. ..