“What I struggle to comprehend is why hay production is repeatedly undervalued at a national level.” – 2024 Scholar Natalie Schlitz
Her new report looks at why hay gets so little recognition, and what Australia can learn from hay industries overseas. shorturl.at/MvxDH
“I knew the door was shut, but I found a way to open it.” 2013 Nuffield Scholar and board member Kara Knudsen in this month’s Australian Women’s Weekly. A fitting read for International Day of Rural Women. shorturl.at/s7xts Photo: Jess Howard
Three women, three Nuffield scholarships, one corner of the Upper Hunter. Ahead of International Day of Rural Women, hear Nikki Gilder, Kristen Hegarty and Ellenor Nixon on ABC NSW Country Hour: shorturl.at/anSPp
Congratulations to 2003 Nuffield Scholar Brian McAlpine (Latham WA), appointed to the @theGRDC Board, and 2006 Scholar Andrew Watson (Boggabri NSW), appointed to the @CottonResearch Board. Thanks to Scholars Richard Heath and Bob Nixon for their years at GRDC. #nuffieldalumni
Nuffield alumni shine at the SA Australian Agriculture Awards.
Congratulations to 2018 scholar Grant Pontifex (Sustainability in Agriculture) and 2007 scholar John Gladigau and the ifarmwell team (Wellbeing and Safety).
Next stop, Canberra, 19 November.
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Australian dairy has got efficient. What comes next?
2025 Nuffield Scholar Campbell Chesworth’s report, Beyond Efficiency, makes the commercial case for circularity in dairy.
Read it: shorturl.at/LXixX#NuffieldAg#AustralianDairy
“Why aren't we paying more attention to the capacity we're losing?” 2025 Nuffield Scholar David Woods on why rural Australians wait too long to ask for help, and a peer model that's changing that. New report out now for Mental Health Month. shorturl.at/oyxqc#MentalHealth
Congratulations to 2014 Nuffield Scholar Nicky Mann of Family Fresh Farms, selected for the inaugural Global Grower Leaders Program, delivered by IFPA A-NZ and Hort Innovation. Next stop: a study tour to Florida. shorturl.at/ZSDo6
“I want to make a FUSS.” 2024 Nuffield Scholar Ashley Wiese on why Australian grain needs to stop selling commodity and start selling food. New report out now. shorturl.at/Zrb7P#Nuffield2024#AgricultureNews
“Ask the farmer first.” 2025 Nuffield Scholar Maggie Jarrett on why Australian agriculture keeps solving the wrong problems. New report out now. shorturl.at/OUx1d#Nuffield2025#Agriculture
The future of Ag in Australia is looking bright. Thanks for joining us for the 2026 National Conference - we can't wait to see where these scholars take their research!
Some great chats about capacity and mental load today - "It's important to look at how to live well, to farm well. Looking after yourself isn't just another job - it makes all the other jobs easier" - Claire Catford, 2025 scholar
Congratulations to Rebecca Fing from Boggabilla, NSW, who has been announced as a 2027 AgriFutures-sponsored @nuffieldaust Scholar. ✨🌱 Rebecca's study will explore how leadership and culture influence #ausag farm safety outcomes, drawing lessons from Japan, New Zealand and Scandinavia. More: ow.ly/71Ka50ZLJRw
ALT Rebecca Fing - 2027 Nuffield Scholar - smiling woman in a blue lace blouse leaning on a rustic wooden fence with trees in the background on a sunny day.
“I wanted to answer how we can make better decisions under constraint. Because better decisions - not more water - are how we make every drop count.” - Kate Lumber, 2025 scholar