In the Macalister Irrigation District?

23rd Jan 2012.  

MDF Travel and Learning Scholarship 2012

Have you got a good dairying idea that you would like to investigate?

The Macalister Demonstration Farm has established an annual scholarship up to the value of $10,000 for the recipient to undertake a study tour that will benefit the dairying community in the Macalister Irrigation Area. Any topic that will contribute to a more efficient dairy industry will be considered.

The scholarship is open to anyone of any age working in the dairy industry in the MID. Preference will be given to applications received from farmers but will not be limited to only farmers if the proposed study will benefit the farmers of the Macalister Irrigation Area. The study tour is expected to be for a minimum of two weeks.

Suitable topics include, but are not limited to, alternative systems of dairy farm management (fertilizer management, irrigation practice, animal nutrition, breeding and genetics), sustainable farm practices (waste management, water use efficiency, energy use efficiency, nutrient use, carbon emissions reduction, integration of farming with the natural environment) and new technologies and innovations.

The successful applicant will be assigned a mentor with experience in their nominated field of study to assist with developing study tour objectives, with network links and itinerary. It is expected that, upon return, the scholarship recipient will prepare a report for wider distribution and participate at least two events organised by the MDF to share their findings. MDF staff will assist with the preparation and planning of the study tour as well as follow up support for the preparation of presentations and the study tour report.

Applications close on February 21st 2012

Call Neil Baker on 0488 175 366 or email neilbaker@aapt.net.au to discuss your great idea, for an application form and for help and advice in preparing your application.

Neil Baker

Co-operative Manager

Macalister Demonstration Farm

PO Box 87

Maffra 3860

Mob: 0488 175 366

Email: neilbaker@aapt.net.au