Future of farming tackled with help from OF&G agroecology scholarship
A scholarship to teach the food producers of tomorrow how to link agriculture with conservation has been launched in memory of a leading figure in the organic livestock sector. The OF&G and Harper Adams University Agroecology Scholarship will see one student receive £4000 to help fund their place to study an MSc in Agroecology as […]
McDonald’s UK becomes 1st retailer to back Nuffield Scholar
McDonald’s UK has become the first ever major retailer to enter into a partnership with the Nuffield Farming Trust. Announced at this year’s Oxford Farming Conference, the exclusive agreement is further testament of its support for the UK farming industry, in which the iconic brand relies so heavily upon. The McDonald’s Nuffield Farming Scholarship will […]
2016 Nuffield Farming Scholars announced
The 18 Scholars have been selected from a strong group of high calibre applicants on the basis that they will ‘think outside the box’ and lead positive change in farming, food, horticulture and rural sectors, as well as inspiring passion and potential in people along the way. “Nuffield Farming believes we have selected candidates that […]
Agri.cycle announce support for farming and rural crafts scholarship schemes
To celebrate 10 years since the launch of their company, Agri.cycle, the farm plastic waste recycling company are proud to announce their link ups with the scholarship schemes of the Worshipful Company of Farmers and QEST (Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust), a charity formed and supported by Royal Warrant Holders. Agri.cycle, based in Lincolnshire, who operate […]
ReFood officially unveils its 2015 Sustainable Visionary
The UK’s leading food waste recycler, ReFood, has announced the winner of its Sustainable Visionaries student scholarship competition. Following a rigorous six-month judging process, Ronan Keane, a logistics and supply chain management student from Huddersfield University, was awarded the title and takes home a £5,000 bursary to further progress his studies. ReFood’s panel of waste […]
ReFood reveals Sustainable Visionaries final three
ReFood, the UK’s leading food waste recycler, has officially announced the finalists of its Sustainable Visionaries student scholarship competition. Ronan Keane from Huddersfield University, Blyth Mkonya from Sheffield Hallam and Florence Cornish from Leith’s School of Food & Wine have each gained a place on the competition’s shortlist and will now go head to head […]
Dalehead Foods chooses new scholars from Harper Adams University
Dalehead Foods has chosen its latest scholars from Harper Adams University. Tori Collishaw, a second year BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science student and Lucy Barnes, a second year BSc (Hons) Agri-business student, will receive sponsorship for their studies in the current academic year and complete paid sandwich year work placements with the company. Tori, 20, from […]
Four scholars set to benefit from bequest
Four Harper Adams University students will benefit this year from a bequest to the university from Mid Wales couple Joy and Delwyn Jerman, who chose to sponsor scholarships. Following a round of applications and competitive interviews, Jerman Scholarships are being awarded to one new scholar and three who are benefiting for a second time. Rebecca […]
Nuffield Trust announces 2015 Scholars
The latest group of Nuffield Scholarships has just been announced, with 23 awards given. The successful Scholars have been selected from over 60 applicants on the basis that they will lead positive change in farming, food, horticulture and rural sectors, as well as inspiring passion and potential in people along the way. “This year, similarly […]
