Our Scholars

2018 

Andy Elliot
Twitter: @AndydElliot
Study Topic: Redefining Our NZ Food Export Proposition: A Focus on Nutrition & Health.

Simon Cook
Twitter: @TePukeSimon
Study Topic: On Farm Biosecurity. The Importance of the Farm Gate.

Kate Scott
Twitter: @katescoNZ
Study Topic: Enabling Better Environmental Outcomes in Agriculture.

Turi Mcfarlane
Twitter: @turi_mcfarlane
Study Topic: Farm Planning for a Sustainable Future.

Solis Norton
Twitter: @solisnorton1
Study Topic: Energy Use in New Zealand’s Primary Food Production Chains and a Transition to Lower Emissions. 

2017

Jason Rolfe
Twitter: @jasonrolfe2
Study Topic: Developing an Online Sales Strategy for New Zealand Food

Mat Hocken
Twitter: @MatHocken
Study Topic: The Innovative Farmer Generating innovation through a farmer and grower-led system of innovation.
Mat’s profile

Rebecca Hyde
Twitter: @bechyde83
Study Topic: Effective Industry Collaboration for Environmental Gains

Nadine Porter
Twitter: @farmjourno
Study Topic: Citizen Centric positioning of the New Zealand Agri Food Sector

David Kidd
Twitter: @davidkidd2017
Study Topic: Growing value for New Zealand’s Red Meat Industry

Ryan O’Sullivan
Twitter: @nnz17ryan
Study Topic: The continued competitiveness of Grassed based farming

2016

Jessica Bensemann
Twitter: @JessNuffield16
Study Topic: Internationalisation of New Zealand Agribusiness

Richard Fowler
Twitter: @fowlerr81
Study Topic: Cell cultured food and the potential impact on animal farming

Sam Lang
Twitter: @hillcountrykiwi
Study Topic: Regenerative Agriculture

Bede O’Connor
Twitter: @BedeFarm
Study Topic: How will the internal development of the China Dairy Industry effect New Zealand?

Tom Skerman
Twitter: @tskerman
Study Topic: Governance

2015

Dan Steele
Twitter: @danblueduck
Study Topic: Adding Value Through Environmental Management

Ben Allomes
Twitter: @ballomes
Study Topic: Leveraging off Human Capability

Satwant Singh
Twitter: @satwantksingh
Study Topic: Managing Farm Income Volatility

Sharon Morrell
Twitter: @DairyingBOP
Study Topic: Communities Coping With Limits

2014

Paul Olsen
Twitter: @olsenagri
Study Topic: Global Potato Production – Helping Feed the World

John Murphy
Follow John johnmurphy14.wordpress.com
Twitter: @NZGarlic
Study Topic: How does an agricultural business maintain its essence and become better at fulfilling its purpose?

Lucy Griffiths (nee Cruikshank)
Follow Lucy innov8aotearoa.blogspot.co.nz
Twitter: @Innov8Aotearoa
Study Topic: Business Plan for the NZ Sheep Dairy Industry

Mel Poulton
Follow Mel poultononthewing.wordpress.com
Twitter: @MelWNI
Study Topic: Capturing Value

Daniel Shand
Follow Daniel danshand.wordpress.com
Twitter: @nzprimarily
Study Topic: The use of mobile technology in the red meat sector

2013

Tafadzwa Manjala
Follow Tafi http://nuffield2013.blogspot.com.au/
Twitter: @TafadzwaManjala
Study Topic: Good to Great Extension – Influencing on farm change at pace and scale

Sophie Stanley
Follow Sophie http://sophiestanley.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @sophiethekiwi
Study Topic: Harnessing Social Media in Agriculture

Lisa Harper
Follow Lisa http://harpernuffield13.blogspot.com.au/
Study Topic: Supporting entrepreneurship in New Zealand agriculture

Natasha King
Follow Natasha http://gonenuffing.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @NatashaKingNZ
Study Topic: Can Generating Gas and Electricity be the Solution to New Zealand Dairy Effluent Management?

Stephen Wilkins
Follow Steve http://stevewilkinsnuffield.blogspot.co.nz/
Twitter: @SteveWilkins10
Study Topic: Synergies between arable and dairy – With a focus on effluent and nutrients

2012

Sandra Faulkner
Study Topic: Maximising Farmer Value within the Natural Fibre Supply Chain 

Richard Fitzgerald
Study Topic: Capability Development of Farmers through Farmer Networks

Michael Tayler
Study Topic: Future Technologies in Arable Farming

2011

Nicola Waugh
Study Topic: Farmer Adaptation to Change with the Threat of Regulation

David Campbell
Study Topic: Understanding Our Asian Customers

2010

Paul McGill
Study Topic: Catchment Management Strategies

Desiree Reid
Study Topic: How Do Dairy Co-Operatives Grow For Farmers’ Benefit?

Ian Knowles
Study Topic: Agriculture Education and Training in New Zealand

2009

Alex Jack
Study Topic: Animal Welfare, Environmental and Ethical Issues Affecting The Value Of New Zealand’s Pastoral Products

Mandi McLeod
Study Topic: Family Business Continuance: A Global Perspective

Gregg Pardoe
Study Topic: Indigenous Peoples and How They Have Adapted To Modern Farming Practices

2008

James Parsons
Study Topic: Supply Chain Relationships and Value Chain Design

Ali Undorf-Lay
Study Topic: Bridging the Divide

Craige Mackenzie
Study Topic: Understanding the Carbon Footprint in Farming Systems

2007

Les Keeper
Study Topic: Adding Value to New Zealand Milk

Jane Mitchell
Study Topic: Meat Supply Chains and Climate Change

Steven Sterne
Study Topic: The Value Chain in Pork Products in New Zealand

2006

Ben Todhunter
Study Topic: Integration of Conservation and Farm Production

Vaughan Templeton
Study Topic: Sustainability of Agricultural Systems regarding Nutrient Losses

2005

John Wright
Study Topic: Primary Industry Investment in Longer Term Research and Innovation

2004

Andrew Watters
Study Topic: How Companies Innovate and How New Zealand Companies Can Innovate Better

2003

Andrew Fox
Study Topic: Use of Antibiotics in Food Production/Lamb Marketing Opportunities in North America

Murray King
Study Topic: Staffing Solutions for Primary Industries

2002

Jim van der Poel
Study Topic: Capital Structures of Large Corporations

2001

Adrian Gault
Study Topic: To GE or Not to GE? New Zealand’s Dilemma

2000

Juliet Maclean
Study Topic: The future impact of biotechnology on stock, forage and food

John S. Wilson
Study Topic: Measuring co-op and plc performance

Hugh Ritchie
Study Topic: Sustainable Farming Systems
New Zealand Nuffield Farming Scholars 1980-1999

1999

Richardson, Alan.G. (Sonia) Tapanui
Study Topic: Sustainable and organic livestock farming in the EU, quality assurance schemes for livestock farms, impact of animal welfare groups

Tither, Catherine
Study Topic: The issues facing the dairy industry in a changing world market.

1998

James, Mrs Marise L. (Bryn) New Plymouth
Study Topic: Ownership structures of the dairy industry, animal welfare, environmental and food safety issues – UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Europe, USA.

Old, Kevin M. Morrinsville, now Canterbury Study Topic: Dairy industry structures – Europe, USA, Argentina.

1997

Douglas, Murray B. (Marcelle) Whangarei
Study Topic: Resource management issues, dairy processing and marketing in the UK and Europe.

Harris, Paul M. Tutira
Study Topic: Marketing of primary products – Asia, Europe, UK, Eire, Eastern bloc.

Raine, Julian R. (Cathy) Nelson
Study Topic: Integrated fruit production in response to European developments in this field – Chile, USA, UK, Europe.

1996

Brown, Douglas A. (Jeannie) Oamaru
Study Topic: Sheep industry in EU – UK, Ireland, Europe, China.

Taggart, Murray J. (Gina) Oxford
Study Topic: Meat marketing, branded versus generic promotion – Europe

Wright, A Stuart. (Angela) Sheffield
Study Topic: Seed potato production, disease management in arable crops – UK, Canada, Holland, France, Zimbabwe.

1995

Barton, Roger T. (Barbie) Greytown
Study Topic: TB, animal welfare, chemical residues in wool – UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany

Reilly, A P. (Tony) (Kathy) Takaka
Study Topic: Social effects of GATT. Environmental impacts of Ag. Dairy breeding. Rural education

1994

Polson, Alastair R. (dec’d), (Bo) Wanganui
Study Topic: On farm quality assurance, meat marketing, trade and the environment – UK, France, Dk

Schrider, Noel A. ( Maria) Patea
Study Topic: Animal production, welfare and environmental effects associated with high input dairying – UK, Ireland, Holland, France.

Vernon, Jenni A. (Gordon) Ngaruawahia
Study Topic: Milk Marketing Board Changes – Netherlands, France, UK.

1993

Jopp, A J. (Tony) (dec’d), (Jillian) Alexandra
Study Topic: Agricultural policy in the UK and Europe

Mackenzie, R Ian. (Diana) Ashburton
Study Topic: Farm management – UK, Denmark, Holland, France, USA, Canada

1992

Howey, A C. (Tony) (Afsaneh) Pleasant Point

Munro, Dennis L. Wairoa
Study Topic: The international markets for the NZ sheep and beef sector – M. East, UK, Europe, USA

1991

Daniell, Derek M. (Chris) Masterton
Study Topic: Chilled lamb, joint ventures, genetic engineering, wool promotion, effects of intensive farming on the environment – UK, Europe, Russia, USA

McNab, Bruce. (Fay) Oamaru
Study Topic: Marketing NZ sheep meat in Europe

1990

Luscombe, Philip C. (Ainsley) Manaia
Study Topic: EC policy trade issues, environmental pollution. UK, Ireland, Europe

1989

Palmer, John L. (Sally) Nelson
Study Topic: International fruit marketing – UK, Europe, USA.

Shepherd, David J. (Elizabeth) Mosgiel
Study Topic: Land ownership, farm occupancy systems, rural financing

1988

Grant, Alan G. (dec’d), (Alison) Ashburton
Study Topic: Market access arrangements for NZ meat, marketing effectiveness of NZ Meat Board – UK, N.Europe, USA, Canada

Mandeno, Tom G. (Anna) Tuakau
Study Topic: Sheep and wool industries, reorganisation of local govt in Scotland – UK

1987

Lee, W W. (Bill) (Susie) Gebbies Valley
Study Topic: Wool promotion and marketing – UK, Europe

Mathis, Geoff C. (Marion) Tirau
Study Topic: UK dairy industry – all EEC countries

1986

Davison, Richard W. (Elizabeth) Culverden
Study Topic: EC sheepmeat regime, history of agricultural protection – UK, France, Belgium

Hamilton, Bruce N. (dec’d)  (Joan) Westport
Study Topic: Industrial relations, environmental conflict resolution – UK, France, Israel, Holland, Denmark, Canada

1985

Herlihy, Gavan J. (Gerarda) Ranfurly
Study Topic: Water adminisration, meat marketing. – UK, France, Ireland

Kirke, Derek M. (Clare) Wanaka
Study Topic: The production, manufacture and marketing of man made and woollenfibre – UK, France, Germany, Greece, USA

1984

Cook, Peter L. (Jan) Stratford
Study Topic: Production, processing, marketing/devt wool; beef from the dairy industry – USA, Canada, UK, W.Europe

Hurst, Dave P. (Nicky) Te Puke
Study Topic: Multiproduct farm and business management with emphasis on dairying. – UK, Europe, USA

1983

Marshall, Hon Denis W A., (Annette) Queenstown
Study Topic: Marketing primary products. Role of CAP. – N America, UK, Europe

Nelson, R Martin. Te Aroha
Study Topic: Beef potential of NZ dairy herd – USA, UK, France

1982

Jackson, Peter A H. (dec’d) (Pru) Ngaruawahia
Study Topic: Sheep production. Marketing of wool and meat products, – UK, Europe, USA

Pye, Alan J. Christchurch

1981

McFarlane, Don G. (Di) Temuka-now Geraldine
Study Topic: Crop management, irrigation, co-op marketing, resource planning UK, Israel, USA

Shirley, Graeme A. (Anne) Tauranga
Study Topic: Rural servicing and social issues wich affect rural communities- Meat Industry – UK, France, Denmark, Holland, USA

1980

Dunlop, Kerry J. (Kit) Winton
Study Topic: Meat marketing, co-operatives, management of prolific sheep – UK, France, Denmark

Jennings, Owen R. (Doreen) Auckland
Study Topic: Dairying, wetlands, environment. – UK, Ireland, Europe
New Zealand Nuffield Farming Scholars 1951-1978

1979

Hopkins, John D. (dec’d) (Elaine) Manawatu
Study Topic: Dairy farming – UK, America

Percy, J Cedric. (dec’d) (Ronny) Masterton
Study Topic: UK, Europe, USA

1978

Robertson, Graham B. Ashburton
Study Topic: Arable farming – UK, Europe

1977

Glass, Eddie., MBE. (dec’d)  (Valerie) Ashburton
Study Topic: Farm management – UK, USA

Murfitt, Garry P. JP. (Jane) Pahiatua
Study Topic: Meat and wool production and marketing from farm gate to consumer. – Asia, UK and Europe

1976

Hall, Grahame W. (Sandy) Rotorua
Study Topic: Dairying, co-operatives, local government – UK, Europe 1975

Neilson, Geoffrey W. (Ailsa) Dunedin
Study Topic: Requirement and methods of retailing meat and wool. Farm training institutes – UK

1975

Bull, Douglas M L. (Tess) Whakatane
Study Topic: Large farm management, farmer training, agricultural co-operatives – UK, Rep Ireland

Kingsbury, Lyn R. (Gillian) Rakaia
Study Topic: Irrigation, sheep breeds, devt of agricultural training – Israel, UK

1974

Horrell, P John. (Judy) Northland
Study Topic: Intensifying land usage, forestry

Wright, Alex G. (Joan) Rakaia
Study Topic: Arable herbage seed production, plant variety rights – U

Mitchell, Robin F. (dec’d) (Judith ) Palmerston North
Study Topic: Dairy and beef – UK

1973

Jensen, Peter P. (Anne) Tauranga
Study Topic: Dairying – UK, Ireland, Denmark

Plummer, Timothy J. (Mary) Waipawa
Study Topic: Applied animal genetics – UK

Pinney, Bernard. (dec’d) ( Jenny) Canterbury

1972

Gower, Derek H. Hamilton
Study Topic: Large dairy farm mangt. – France, UK, Canada

Geddes, Kevin J D. (Lorraine) Christchurch
Study Topic: Agri politics, wool – UK Burnside,

Robbie A. (Elspeth) Balclutha
Study Topic: Agricultural training, beef overwintering systems, meat processing and marketing – U

Waite, Barry T (dec’d) (Margaret) Te Puke
UK Scholar 1971, emigrated 1977
Study Topic: Dairying and grassland – Australia, NZ

1971

Elworthy, Sir Peter H. KB (dec’d) (Fiona)
Study Topic: Co-operatives, agricultural politics UK

Macdonald, Ken J., JP., Tauranga
Study Topic: Dairy farming – UK.

Watson, D G. (dec’d) Canterbury
Study Topic: Management and training – UK

1970

Scott, Jonathan M. Woodend

McFall, Morris S. (Hilary) Te Awamutu
Study Topic: Intensive dairying – UK, Ireland, Germany, Canada, USA

1969

McLaren, Ross E. (Jan) Hamilton
Study Topic: Large dairy herds and beef from the dairy herd – UK, USA

Naylor, Max R. (dec’d) Queenstown
Study Topic: Business management, sheep breeding – UK

1968

Acland, John O. (Rosemary ‘Ro’ – dec’d) Geraldine

Wright, Ness Q. (dec’d) Sheffield

1967

Harvey, Don J. (dec’d) (Margaret) Taranaki
Study Topic: Dairy beef

Tripe, J Nick. Wanganui
Study Topic: EEC entry by UK. Prolific sheep, intensive beef

1966

Bamford, Michael T. (dec’d) Masterton

Kneebone, John T., CMG. (dec’d) Tirau

1965

Graham, Frank C. (Beverley) Turangi
Study Topic: Sheep and cropping – UK

Morrison, Pat G. Darfield
Study Topic: Arable farming

1964

Cocks, J Ron. (dec’d) (Jessie) Ashburton

Dalzell Reg. (dec’d) (Doris, dec’d) Winton
Study Topic: Cereal production, sheep production, farm management

1963

Clarke, John. (dec’d)  (Margaret) South Otago
Study Topic: Sheep farming, cropping – UK

O’Connor, John D. (dec’d) (Del) Westport
Study Topic: Dairying, small farms, devt of marginal land – UK

1962

Daniell, John L. (dec’d), (Christine) Masterton

Pullar, Gordon J. (dec’d), (Margaret) Gore
Study Topic: Sheep, meat, wool production, marketing, supplementary feed crops, grain bulk harvesting and handling – UK

1960

Hunt W F. (Bill) (dec’d), ( Ruth) Cromwell
Study Topic: Small seed production, feed lots for cattle – UK, USA

McLennan, Brian A. (dec’d) Masterton

1959

James, H Alan. (dec’d) Masterton

McKenzie, Don K (dec’d) Ashburton

1958

Baker, David G. (dec’d), (Allison) Cave

Hulston, Don J. (dec’d) Waimate

1957

Badger G E. (dec’d) Okaihau, Kaitoke

S Don Sinclair. (dec’d) Nelson

1956

Curd, P C. (dec’d) Ashburton
Study Topic: Rearing and Finishing Beef Cattle in the UK

McLean, R J. (dec’d) Invercargill

1955

De Lautour, Philip A. (dec’d), (Natalie) Wairoa
Study Topic: Sheep and cattle breeds in the UK, with assessment of their value to NZ

Mackenzie, Clutha N. (dec’d) Scargill

1954

Corrigan, John R. (dec’d) Matamata and Tauranga

Jarman, F W (dec’d) Darfield

1953

Gordon, Rt.Hon. J B. (dec’d) Heriot

Holderness, T D John. (dec’d) Gebbies Valley

1952

Slater, Gilbert S. (dec’d ) Geraldine

Linklater, H M. (Jack) (dec’d) Palmerston North

1951

Nutt, Graham A. (dec’d) Christchurch

Plummer, Peter S. (dec’d) Waipawa

1950

Murphy Brian E (dec’d) Kaponga, Taranaki

Hilgendorf, Sir Charles. (dec’d)