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Northamptonshire farm business support agricultural charity to improve food security in developing countries
https://www.marshalpapworth.com/northamptonshire-farm-business-support-agricultural-charity-to-improve-food-security-in-developing-countries/ Northamptonshire farm business support agricultural charity to improve food security in developing countries Seven students from Nigeria, South Sudan, Nepal, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe spent a day in Northamptonshire earlier this month, as the Marshal Papworth Fund hosted its annual ‘Welcome Visit’ for its latest Masters scholars at Mee Blueberries and Willow Brook Farm […]
Marshal Papworth Nepalese Student Represents University of Reading and Nepal in Global Dialogue on Food Security at UN FAO World Food Forum
https://www.marshalpapworth.com/marshal-papworth-nepalese-student-represents-university-of-reading-and-nepal-in-global-dialogue-on-food-security-at-un-fao-world-food-forum/ Mr. Ghanshyam Bhattarai, an MP student from Nepal at the University of Reading and recipient of the prestigious Marshal Papworth Scholarship, recently participated in the World Food Forum (WFF) Flagship Event in Rome, held from 14th to 18th October 2024. This event, hosted by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), convenes thousands of […]
Bishop of Brixworth appointed Patron of Marshal Papworth fund
https://www.marshalpapworth.com/bishop-of-brixworth-appointed-patron-of-marshal-papworth-fund/ The Right Reverend John Holbrook, who was installed as Bishop of Brixworth, Northamptonshire on 29th June 2011, has been appointed as patron of the Marshal Papworth Fund, a charitable fund which aims to educate agricultural and horticultural students from developing countries at UK colleges and universities. Formed in 2001, the Marshal Papworth Fund runs UK-based […]
Eighteen students from Sub-Saharan Africa make commitment to help their communities with agricultural development charity
https://www.marshalpapworth.com/eighteen-students-from-sub-saharan-africa-make-commitment-to-help-their-communities-with-agricultural-development-charity/ Recipients of the Marshal Papworth Fund scholarship programme celebrated coming to the end of their studies at a special student certificate presentation at Haddon Church in Cambridgeshire, near to the home of the scholarship, the Marshal Papworth Fund, which is managed by the East of England Agricultural Society, Peterborough. The 18 scholars, comprising 11 sustainable […]
Staffordshire County Show inspires sustainable farming scholars from Africa
https://www.marshalpapworth.com/staffordshire-county-show-visit-2024/ Eleven students from developing countries in Africa attended the Staffordshire County Show recently, where they shared their experiences of agriculture with farmers and agricultural companies. The scholars are undertaking a bespoke 10-week course in sustainable agriculture at Harper Adams University, funded by the Marshal Papworth Fund, an agricultural development charity managed by the East of […]
Marshal Papworth Fund agricultural development course begins at Harper Adams University
https://www.marshalpapworth.com/marshal-papworth-fund-agricultural-development-course-begins-at-harper-adams-university/ Ten students from developing countries in Africa have embarked upon a 10-week course in sustainable agriculture at Harper Adams University, with the scholarships funded by the Marshal Papworth Fund, an agricultural development charity managed by the East of England Agricultural Society. Dr Mitch Crook, Taught Postgraduate Programmes Manager at Harper Adams University, said: “Each […]
Impact of agricultural development scholarship evident across Africa
https://www.marshalpapworth.com/impact-of-agricultural-development-scholarship-evident-across-africa/ Graduates of last year’s record intake of Marshal Papworth scholarship in sustainable agriculture at Harper Adams University have made huge progress in improving the lives of over 1,150 smallholder farming families in their communities through agricultural development projects, less than a year since completing the 10-week course and finalising their projects during their studies. In […]
Opinion paper: A regional feed action plan – one-of-a-kind example from East Africa
https://www.marshalpapworth.com/our-alumni/report/opinion-paper-a-regional-feed-action-plan-one-of-a-kind-example-from-east-africa/ This opinion paper puts forward a case for formulation of a
regional animal feed action plan (RAFAP) and highlights its
potential benefits.
Regional Animal Feed Action Plan for East Africa: why, what, for whom, how used and benefits
https://www.marshalpapworth.com/our-alumni/report/regional-animal-feed-action-plan-for-east-africa-why-what-for-whom-how-used-and-benefits/ Livestock Feed and Feeding
Marshal Papworth scholar wins University of Reading graduation prize
https://www.marshalpapworth.com/marshal-papworth-scholar-wins-university-of-reading-graduation-prize/ Jackson Onyinge, alumnus of the Marshal Papworth Fund, has recently been awarded a special graduation prize by the University of Reading. Jackson, who has since returned to Uganda, studied for an MSc Agriculture and Development Masters degree in the 2022-23 university year with a scholarship from agricultural development charity, the Marshal Papworth Fund, which is […]
Leicestershire farm businesses support agricultural charity to improve food security in developing countries
https://www.marshalpapworth.com/leicestershire-farm-businesses-support-agricultural-charity-to-improve-food-security-in-developing-countries/ Seven students from Nigeria, Uganda, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe spent a day in Leicestershire earlier this month, as the Marshal Papworth Fund hosted its annual ‘Welcome Visit’ for its latest Masters scholars at Rockingham Castle Estate and Farndon Fields Farm Shop. The students have just embarked upon year-long MSc courses at Bangor University, Cranfield University, […]
