Corteva’s Nicole Morris named 2027 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholar

Corteva Agriscience is proud to congratulate Nicole Morris on being awarded a 2027 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarship, becoming the 200th New Zealand scholar since the programme began in 1950.

Photo supplied by Rural Leaders. L-R Nicole Morris, Hamish Guild, Hon Todd McClay, Mark Guscott, Patricia Rankin.

Nicole Morris, New Zealand Marketing Manager for Corteva Agriscience, is one of the 2027 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholars selected to take part in the prestigious rural leadership programme.

The Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarship is one of the most highly regarded awards in New Zealand’s primary sector. Designed to accelerate the development of talented people across the food and fibre sector, the programme provides scholars with opportunities to learn internationally, broaden their networks and investigate issues with the potential to contribute to the future of New Zealand agriculture.

For Nicole Morris, the scholarship represents the achievement of a long-held ambition. With a background spanning pasture agronomy, agricultural research and product development, Nicole now works across pastoral, arable and horticultural systems through her role with Corteva.

Her selection carries an additional milestone for the programme, with Nicole becoming the 200th Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholar since New Zealand joined the international Nuffield network in 1950.

The Nuffield programme offers scholars access to an international network of agricultural leaders and the opportunity to explore leading production, management and marketing systems around the world. The wider global Nuffield network now includes thousands of agricultural professionals and leaders.

For Corteva, Nicole’s selection reflects the importance of curiosity, continuous learning and bringing new thinking into agriculture. The experience will provide an opportunity for Nicole to build on her knowledge, explore ideas beyond New Zealand and develop insights that can contribute both to Corteva and the wider agricultural industry.

Nicole’s achievement is particularly significant given her long-standing ambition to become a Nuffield Scholar. Turning that goal into reality demonstrates the commitment to personal and professional development that Corteva encourages across its teams.

We are incredibly proud of Nicole and look forward to supporting her throughout her Nuffield journey, following her research and hearing about the insights and experiences she brings home to New Zealand.

Congratulations, Nicole!