AGRICULTURALEDUCATOR AWARDS

2016

AWARDS TOTALLING £25,000

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AgriculturalEducatorAwards2016

IntroductionThis Charitable Trust was founded in 1981 by The Farmers Club to assist theagricultural community to achieve a number of objectives which will contribute to thedevelopment of the industry. Specific objectives are the dissemination of information,loans or scholarships or other financial assistance for research, or courses connectedwith the study of agriculture and support activities calculated to advance education andtraining in agriculture.

The Agricultural Educator Awards are part of the overall programme and are specificallydesigned to help those employed in agricultural education, especially those early intheir career, to widen and develop their own technical expertise through study activitieseither inside or outside the United Kingdom. In doing so it is anticipated this will bothassist the career prospects of the applicant and also any students for which they willbe responsible after their return. The successful applicants will also be made honorarymembers of The Farmers Club for the duration of the award.

AwardsIn 2016 a total of £25,000 is available for a number of study awards. Normallythese would be up to 4 weeks duration but longer/shorter term awards will also beconsidered.

Applications focussing on the application of science and technology in farming whichcontribute to the sustainability and profitability of agriculture in the UK, as well asimproving the future security of our food production, will be especially welcome.

Agricultural Educator Awards are specifically designed tohelp those employed in agricultural education, especiallythose early in their career, to widen and develop their owntechnical expertise through study activities either inside oroutside the United Kingdom.

Applications focussing on the application of science andtechnology in farming which contribute to the sustainabilityand profitability of agriculture in the UK, as well as improvingthe future security of our food production, will be especiallywelcome.

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ApplicationApplicants must at the time of application be actively involved in agricultural education or in arecognised agricultural establishment in the United Kingdom. All should provide the followinginformation:

(a) Outline plan of the programme of study they wish to undertake.(b) The country and place(s) where the study would be based.(c) The names and addresses of two referees, one of whom should be familiar with

applicant’s present employment.(d) An endorsement by the employer to the effect that he/she, subject to the applicant being

successful, will be willing to:(i) support the candidate’s outline proposals and(ii) continue to pay the applicant’s salary for the duration of the award.

(e) An endorsement by the applicant to the effect that:(i) They are prepared to fulfil the conditions of the award, including the completion of a report

and, if required, the presentation of a paper.(ii) The closing date for applications is Monday 8th February 2016.

Selection ProcedureThe Selection Committee will interview candidates who are shortlisted at The Farmers Club in Londonon Tuesday 8th March 2016 and results will be announced shortly thereafter.

To indicate your interest in entering for this Award scheme, please return theapplication below or download an application form fromwww.thefarmersclub.com/awards

Agricultural Educator Awards 2016College/University

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Please return to: The Secretary, The Farmers Club,3 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2ELAny queries, please contact: Stephen Skinner, The Secretary, The Farmers Club. Telephone020 7930 3751 or email snskinner@thefarmersclub.com.

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RECENT AGRICULTURALEDUCATOR AWARDS

2014 COLLEGE TOPIC

Reducing TB in deer populations with focus ondiagnostic testing and a holistic strategy to achieve‘TB free New Zealand’.

Using social media and other innovative methods toprovide distance learning.

FIONA BANNERMAN

DR MOFAKKARUL ISLAM

SAC Consulting,SRUC

Nottingham Trent

Comparing farming practices and food safetymanagement systems through the supply chain indeveloped and developing nations.

DR BUKOLA DARAMOLA University of Lincoln

Calf health, nutrition and welfare, especially on largescale dairy farms in the USA.DR NICOLA BLACKIE Writtle College

Communicating engine and machinery efficiencyand emissions outputs with a focus on improvingefficiency.

RICHARD RUDGE Herefordshire &Ludlow College

2015 COLLEGE TOPICIdentify physiological barriers limiting females in dairy& horseracing industries and examine areas that canaid preparation for females going into maledominated employment (dairy & racing).

Sensory quality & shelf life of handmade butterscompared to standard commercially producedbutter.

ELEANOR BODEN

DR AGNIESZKADUDKIEWICZ

Myerscough College

Holbeach Campus,Lincoln University

Knowledge transfer for learners; to improveeffectiveness and on-farm outcomes basing travelresearch on grassland farming systems.

LESLEY-JANE INNES Reaseheath College

Better understand use of precision managementtechnologies in arable agri systems in the USA & UK.DR TONY WILSON Easton & Otley

College

Evaluate the effectiveness of Ohmic Heating in FruitJuice & Tomato Paste Processing.DR MOSES AJAY Holbeach Campus,

Lincoln University

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