Young farmers New Zealand scholarship
Young people working in farming are being given a unique opportunity to travel to New Zealand to progress their career and help safeguard the UK industry after Brexit.
The Louise Hartley Scholarship Fund, working with the Farmers Guardian and JCB, is looking to create an eight-strong study group to travel together to New Zealand in February next year.
Those who win a place on the trip will get the chance to explore how farming works in a country known for operating without subsidies.
As well as looking at best practice, successful candidates will take a look at the core sectors of dairy, red meat, white meat, arable, fresh produce and agricultural diversifications.
The group will report their findings and recommendations to the wider farming community through regular correspondence with Farmers Guardian and at an event to be confirmed at a later date.
The placements, worth £7,000 each, includes flights, insurance, accommodation and travel.
The scholarship is organised in memory of Louise Hartley, a farming journalist who died from a rare form of ovarian cancer in 2016.
People under the age of 35 working in agriculture and horticulture are invited to apply for the scheme, which aims to recognise individuals who are looking to learn from, influence and motivate the farming industry.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview at JCB’s headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire on July 16.
For more information see the website fginsight.com/louise
