The Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust has announced the names of its 19 2019 Nuffield Scholars, who are to commence their studies and travels in next year.

The scholars, who come from across UK agriculture, food and rural industries, will have the opportunity to travel for at least eight weeks in order to investigate their topic fully and explore global practices.

'Positive change'

“UK agriculture is entering a period of unprecedented change, environmentally, socially and politically,” said Mike Vacher, Nuffield director.

“Our 2019 scholars were selected from a strong set of applicants for their ability to lead positive change in farming, food, horticulture and other rural sectors, as well as their potential to inspire others during their scholarships and beyond.

“Their scholarships will allow scholars to devote time to their particular subject while drawing on the Nuffield network which will put them in touch with world-class experts in their chosen subjects. This is only possible due to bursary funding from the Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust’s generous sponsors.”

The scholarships will be formally awarded at the Nuffield Farming Conference in Glasgow in late November, after which the scholars will commence their 18-month long studies.

“We have a diverse range of study topics this year and, on behalf of the Trust, I’d like to wish the 2019 scholars the very best of luck. I know that they have the ability to help British agriculture develop and thrive in a new challenging chapter,” added Vacher.

2019 Nuffield scholars

The 2019 Nuffield Farming Scholars are:

Ed Barnston (Cheshire, West Midlands)

Dan Burdett (Sussex, South East)

Hannah Eastaugh (Leicestershire, East Midlands)

Heidi Hall (Yorkshire, Northern)

Chris Harrap (Yorkshire, Northern)

Claire Hodge (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Alice Jones (Leicestershire, East Midlands)

Mark Little (Craigavon, Northern Ireland)

Sam Martin (Hampshire, South East)

Penny Montgomerie (Ayr, Scotland)

Grace O’Gorman (Greater London, South East)

Sarah Pick (Yorkshire, Northern)

John Remnant (Leicestershire, East Midlands)

Vicky Robinson (Oxfordshire, Central)

James Smaldon (Devon, South West)

James Standen (Northumberland, Northern)

Charlie Steer (Cheshire, West Midlands)

Richard Walker (Dumfriesshire, Scotland)

Duncan Williams (Devon, South West)