The recipients of next year's 19 Nuffield farming scholars have been named.

The cohort come from across UK agriculture, food and rural industries and will travel around the globe to study their chosen topic seeking guidance from industry leaders, experts and pioneers.

The scholarships will be formally awarded at the Nuffield Farming Conference, held November 27-29 at Chesford Grange in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, after which, the scholars will commence their 18 months of travel and study.

Mike Vacher, Nuffield director said: “UK agriculture is navigating through a period of uncertainty and change - environmentally, socially and politically.

“Our 2020 scholars were selected from a talented and passionate group of applicants for their ability to lead positive change in their sectors, as well as their potential to inspire others to do the same over the course of their travels and beyond.

"The knowledge and experiences they will bring back to the UK will be incredibly valuable as our industry moves forward, and this wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.

“We have an exciting range of study topics this year and, on behalf of the Trust, I’d like to wish the 2020 scholars the very best as they prepare to start to their journeys.

"I know that they have the ability to not only guide British agriculture through these uncertain times, but to help make it stronger than ever before."

2020 scholars

The 2020 Nuffield Farming scholars are:

Every year, about 20 Nuffield Farming scholarships are awarded in the UK to young people between the ages of 22 and 45 from across the agricultural industry.

There is no need for formal qualifications in order to apply for a Nuffield scholarship; instead, the trust looks to unlock an individual’s potential and broaden horizons through study and travel overseas.

Scholars are selected with a view to developing tomorrow’s leaders within their individual business and the industry as a whole.