Future Farm Industries CRC

Scholarship Description

The potential agronomic role of perennial pastures in paddocks as part of cropping sequences in mixed farming systems is well established. The implications for whole farm profit and risk over time of introducing perennials into whole-farm plans of mixed farming systems is more problematic. The net benefit of using perennials in mixed farming systems in southern NSW is determined by the complex interplay of many factors: rainfall, technical standards of operations, varieties of pasture and crop, seasonal weather conditions, disease, soil structure and nutrient status, quantity and quality of crop products and pastures over time, prices of livestock and crop products, interest rates and the year-on-year interactions between the types and performances of individual activities on particular areas of the farm.

Reference Number: 3825
Study Subject: Evaluating the role of perennial pasture plants in mixed farming systems in Southern NSW
Web Address: http://www.futurefarmcrc.com.au/pg_education.html
Provided By: Future Farm Industries CRC
To be undertaken at:The University of Melbourne.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered on an ongoing basis to one person. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD28000 (per annum). This award is to be used for research and living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, Applied economics, Crop and pasture production, ECONOMICS or Horticulture.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

    Main Contact
Daryll Richardson (Education Manager)
Future farm Industries CRC
Email: drichardson@agaveeducation.com.au