ELEVEN NSW farmers have been named Nuffield Scholars for 2015.
The Nuffield program enables growers to learn advanced farming methods from across the world.
Cherry producer Tom Eastlake, Young, will study cherry field handling, packing techniques and packaging materials.
Andrew Freeth, who works in his family's Collie cropping and livestock enterprise, will study on-farm grain storage and supply chain logistics.
Jock Graham, who works in his family's mixed farming enterprise at Coolac and is managing director of a start-up farm software company, Farm Apps, will study communication technology solutions for farm enterprises.
Caernarvon Cherry Company managing director and Bonny Glen Fruits co-owner Fiona Hall, Orange, will study how to close the gap between producer and retailer profits.
Stacey Loftus, business manager for her family oyster farm at Wonboyn Lake, will study marketing and branding in oyster production.
Roses 2 Go managing director Wade Mann, Lake Haven, will research integrated pest management strategies for greenhouse hydroponic production of berry crops.
Goulburn turkey farmer James Mifsud will study animal welfare standards in the poultry industry.
Bernadette Mortensen, owner/ operator of a 12-hectare farm at Mangrove Mountain, will investigate managing urban encroachment, unfavourable public perception and legislative change.
Quigley Farms co-manager Tom Quigley, Trangie, will research growing cotton under pressurised overhead sprinkler irrigation.
Robert Peffer, from the Peffer Pastoral Company, Molong, will study world's best practice in non-cage egg production systems.
Tarana Rural Fire Brigade captain Robert Webb, who co-runs Denhine Pty Ltd, a business managing investment and small acreage farms across the Central Tablelands, will study the use of fire as a native pasture management tool.
