Nuffield Ireland 2018 Conference
Castleknock Hotel and Country Club
Friday November 16th 2018
Human Resources, framework and support needed to assist Irish dairy farmers into the future
A Co-ops role in helping dairy farms to remain viable in marginal farming areas
Blanket Antibiotic Treatment in Livestock and its link with Antibiotic Resistance in Humans
Environment Friendly Farming: Examining the impact of intensified dairy farming on water quality
Maintaining the Social Licence to Farm
Value in the market for grass-fed dairy product
How the perception of dairy farming as a career can be enhanced and be seen as a realistic career choice for young people
Animal Welfare
Evaluate the growing and marketing potential for alternative and lesser known food crops for the Irish climate
Cowsignals and people signals
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Mission
“Discover, inspire and support people to develop their capacity, character and confidence to promote positive change and world class leadership in agriculture, food and farming”
How We Operate
The Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust Ireland, with the support of 9 sponsors, provides a travel and study bursary to a number of scholars. The scholars are selected following a written application and interview process.
The objective of the scholarship scheme is to encourage the advancement of agriculture and rural development through the promotion of awareness, education and leadership in the Irish agriculture and rural sectors.
Sponsors
FBD Trust, Irish Farmers Journal, Irish Farmers Association, Golden Jubilee Trust, Meat Industry Ireland, Aurivo, Glanbia, Dairymaster, LIC Ireland