PO Box 586, Moama, NSW 2731
Ph: 03 5480 0755 Fax: 03 5480 0233
Email: enquiries@nuffield.com.au
Website: www.nuffieldinternational.org
Applications close 31 October 2014
Interviews will be held via teleconference in early November 2014
Nuffield International invites a progressive young Brazilian agriculturalist to attend the
Contemporary Scholars Conference - Paris, France, 28 February – 7 March 2015
Brazilian leg of the ‘Global Focus Program’ – 8 days in March/April 2015
Are you:
 Between 28 and 40 years old and involved in farming/agriculture as your primary occupation?
 Passionate about food and fibre production?
 Keen to join a global farming network to share knowledge?
 Conversationally fluent in English?
Nuffield International is a unique global network of farmers, and it promotes excellence in all aspects of
agricultural production, distribution and management. Scholarships are awarded to farmers and industry
professionals who select a critically important topic of interest to agriculture and investigate this worldwide.
Research findings are communicated through written reports and presentations to industry leaders across the
world. For more information, see www.nuffieldinternational.org or http://vimeo.com/62390902
Contemporary Scholars Conference (CSC)
The Contemporary Scholars Conference has been established by Nuffield International to “consider agriculture
and trade in a global context understand consumer issues, world trade, agricultural politics and discuss
leadership.” Delegates are recently appointed Nuffield scholars from United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand,
France, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Canada and the Netherlands, along with like-minded representatives from
organisations with similar objectives in non-Nuffield countries to create a truly international forum for the next
generation of leaders in agriculture. The program includes presentations and group discussions on global issues
of concern to farmers, leadership issues and will include visits to farms, co-operatives, research and food
processing / marketing. The 2015 CSC will be held in France, and the program is being finalised. See highlights
from the 2013 CSC here: http://vimeo.com/91061272
Global Focus Program (GFP)
Scholars participate in a ‘six-week world tour’ to develop understanding of local and international best practice,
trends and networks – including one week travelling through Brazil to meet with progressive businesses,
organisations and government. Travelling in a small group (up to 10 scholars), scholars have robust
conversations with other leaders within the agricultural sector at a national and international level, as well as
creating lifetime friendships within the group.
The successful applicant(s) will travel with a Nuffield team of scholars as a special guest to attend the CSC in
Paris, France. If the successful candidate(s) wish to undertake additional travel after the Conference (at their
own expense), Nuffield International can help develop a customised itinerary to visit the most innovative
and progressive farmers and industry leaders. The successful candidate(s) is also invited to join the scholars
for the Brazilian leg of the GFP, where a group of 10 farming scholars will spend a week meeting with
innovative farmers, companies and government to get a hands-on understanding of the innovations and
opportunities within Brazilian agricultural sector.
The successful applicant(s) or their sponsor will cover the Conference costs (maximum US$2,000) and return
travel costs to France. The eight-day tour in Brazil is expected to cost less than US$750. Applicants are strongly
encouraged to seek sponsorship from industry to assist with these costs, and Nuffield International offers
support by way of promoting sponsors through Nuffield networks.
This application is also available via http://www.nuffieldinternational.org/news/Agricultural-Experience.doc
PO Box 586, Moama, NSW 2731
Ph: 03 5480 0755 Fax: 03 5480 0233
Email: enquiries@nuffield.com.au
Website: www.nuffieldinternational.org
APPLICATION TO JOIN NUFFIELD INTERNATIONAL FOR A GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Contemporary Scholars Conference - Paris, France, 28 February – 7 March 2015
Brazilian leg of the ‘Global Focus Program’ – 8 days in March/April 2015
Application Deadline: 31st October 2014
Please email your completed application to sally@sowingseeds.com.au
Your submission can be in English or Portuguese.
Conference Delegation Coordinators:
Australia: Sally Thomson; email: sally@sowingseeds.com.au
Brazil: Pablo Manfrim; email: pmanfrim@hotmail.com
Eligibility Criteria
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Spend at least 50% of time and obtain at least 50% of income from the agricultural sector
Speak conversational English (no translation will be available)
Between 28 - 40 years of age (preferable)
Fund or source funding from a sponsor to cover the costs of attending the CSC (maximum
USD$2000) and the return flights to France.
To be considered as a candidate you must:
1) Complete the attached personal particulars form [Part 1]
2) Complete the application form [Part 2]
3) Submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
The selection process involves an interview via teleconference in early November 2014 at a mutually
agreed time, with the successful candidate(s) being notified the following week.
“Over the week at the CSC, I made some incredible friendships and had some very interesting
conversations and discussions about farming, global threats, encouraging new entrants into agriculture,
strengthening the appeal of agriculture to our customers and how we can feed people more sustainably. I
learnt that other farmers around the whole world are having the same discussion that we are - we are not
alone and that by talking about problems, solutions can be found. I also appreciate the part that my
country plays in the global production of food. We need to be more productive, more efficient, more
environmentally aware and better linked to our customer, whether that is the supermarket selling our
lamb or the flour miller grinding the wheat that we grow.” Jake, 2013 UK Nuffield Scholar
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APPLICATION TO JOIN NUFFIELD INTERNATIONAL FOR A GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Contemporary Scholars Conference - Paris, France, 28 February – 7 March 2015
Brazilian leg of the ‘Global Focus Program’ – 8 days in March/April 2015
PART 1: Personal Particulars Form:
Complete Name:
Occupation:
Organisation:
Industry / Commodity Sector:
Address:
Email:
Date of Birth:
Are you available to travel from 28 February - 7 March 2015?
Are you available to travel in late March / early April 2015?
YES / NO
YES / NO
Do you have a valid passport?
If yes, please supply your passport number
YES/NO
Number:
Do you have any current medical conditions, which may affect you?
a) During long flights
If yes, please specify:
YES / NO
b) Long periods of walking/standing e.g. farm visits
If yes, please specify:
YES / NO
c) Do you suffer from any allergies?
If yes please specify:
YES / NO
Do you have any special dietary requirements?
If yes please specify:
YES / NO
SIGNED:
DATE:
PO Box 586, Moama, NSW 2731
Ph: 03 5480 0755 Fax: 03 5480 0233
Email: enquiries@nuffield.com.au
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APPLICATION TO JOIN NUFFIELD INTERNATIONAL FOR A GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Contemporary Scholars Conference - Paris, France, 28 February – 7 March 2015
Brazilian leg of the ‘Global Focus Program’ – 8 days in March/April 2015
PART 2: Application Form
1) Why do you want to attend the 2015 Contemporary Scholars Conference?
2) What are your specific agricultural areas of interest?
3a) What are the most significant issues facing young farmers in Brazil today?
3b) What issue are you most concerned about and why?
4) What is your understanding of Nuffield International? What does Nuffield try and achieve / why? Do
you believe it is important to have such an organisation? If so, why?
5) How will you participating in the Contemporary Scholars Conference and the Global Focus Program in
Brazil benefit your industry / commodity sector?
6) Have/are you intending to seek sponsorship from industry to assist with your participation in this
experience? If so, what contribution will they make to your costs? What are their expectations of you?
(This is important as Nuffield International can support you to deliver maximum value to your sponsor)
7) Have you previously attended any international agricultural congresses, conferences or events? If so,
which events? How did you find the experience?
8) What relevant experience or qualifications do you have that will be advantageous to you whist
attending the conference?
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9) Are there any additional personal or professional qualities that make you a suitable candidate?
10) Are you willing to actively participate at the Contemporary Scholars Conference in France and the
Global Focus Program in Brazil to ensure you get the most out of the trip?
YES / NO
11) Are you committed to the idea that the Contemporary Scholars Conference in France and the Global
Focus Program in Brazil are exciting learning opportunities and not just a holiday?
YES / NO
12) Do you understand the professional behaviour that is expected of Nuffield delegates?
YES / NO
13) Are you prepared to give small presentations (when mutually convenient) to industry groups about
your experience if asked upon your return?
YES / NO
14) Are you willing to share ideas into the future to assist Nuffield with design and/or delivery of any
prospective agricultural tours in Brazil?
YES / NO
SIGNED:
DATE: