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Nuffield Farming Scholarships applications are open for 2025

The scholarships help fund reserach into various agricultural related topics

Emily Ashworth
Digital Editor
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Amir Saba was one of last year's Nuffield Scholars, looking at calf with cow dairy systems
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Amir Saba was one of last year's Nuffield Scholars, looking at calf with cow dairy systems

are now open for 2025.Ìý

Run by the Nuffield Scholarships Trust, the scholarships are open to applicants between the ages of 22 and 25, providing funding for research, study and overseas travel.

"A Nuffield Farming Scholarship is the opportunity of a lifetime," said Rupert Alers-Hankey, director of Nuffield Farming.Ìý

"Not only is it a transformative experience for the Scholar, it also creates unique insights and learnings for an ever-changing industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to take their career or business to the next level.

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