E.CEM.1914 - Nuffield Scholarship
MLA recognises that investing in the development of young people is crucial to building and retaining a skilled and capable future workforce.
| Project start date: | 19 December 2018 |
| Project end date: | 29 June 2023 |
| Publication date: | 24 April 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | International |
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Summary
The Nuffield Scholarship program will develop producer scholars and provide them with the knowledge they need to articulate the needs of the agricultural industry. Scholars gain a thorough understanding of the global influences acting on their industries and build capacity to deal with new opportunities and change within their industry.
Objectives
MLA invests in the Nuffield program to develop enhanced leadership capability with the objective of developing impactful industry leaders and ambassadors for MLA.
Key findings
Nuffield scholarships increase practical farming knowledge, management, and industry leadership skills.
Benefits to industry
Skilled and capable human resources are critical to the red meat industry delivering on the ambitious targets set out in its strategic plans – and to building a more profitable and resilient industry. MLA’s investments in capability building programs engage with producers, young professionals and value chain partners to accelerate innovation adoption, increase the industry’s investment in innovation and to facilitate cultural change. These investments foster a culture of innovation in the red meat industry from the grassroots up.
MLA action
Nuffield scholarships remain an ongoing component of the innovation capability sub-program.
Future research
Nuffield scholarships form an ongoing component of the innovation capability sub-program. Investment into the future supporting emerging future industry leaders is recommended.
More information
| Project manager: | Joshua Whelan |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | Nuffield Australia Farming Scholars |
