Episode 144 - The Impact of a Nuffield Scholarship, with Jim Geltch

Nuffield International’s vision is to inspire people to make a difference in the world of agriculture. 

It is fair to say this renowned organisation is truly achieving its global vision - as a result of the great leaders of Nuffield, like Jim Geltch, who have committed much of their careers to making this happen. 

It was a privilege for me to speak this week with a fellow scholar and good friend of my father’s, Jim Geltch about the Nuffield farming scholarship program and the significant impact this unique and very special organisation has had on our industry, both locally and globally. For more information on how to apply for a Nuffield Scholarship, click here 

Jim started farming in 1971 in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area at Whitton growing rice, row cropping and ultimately into tomato production. This led him to later take up a leadership position managing the Australian operations for New Zealand’s tomato processing company, Cedenco. 

As a long-serving guardian of the Nuffield farming scholarship program, Jim served as CEO of Nuffield Australia, from 2005-2016, and Nuffield International CEO, from 2008-2020, having completed a Nuffield Scholarship tour himself in 1986. 

Over that time, Nuffield expanded as an international foundation and expanded its global community of scholars significantly. 

Jim has since been awarded an Australian Order for Services to Agriculture, and the Rabobank Leadership Award, recognising the fundamentally important role he had played in developing upcoming leadership in the Australian and New Zealand food, fibre and agribusiness sector. 

Through this interview, I intended that we advocate for the Nuffield farming scholarship program and honour the immense contribution Jim has made to this organisation and its community of industry leaders. 

Thank you, Jim, for a career advocating for the next generation of leaders in our industry and your immense contribution to Nuffield and Australian Agriculture.  

Sincerely,  

Jeremy  

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