THE coveted Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarships for 2009 have been announced.

There are four Victorian scholars, five from NSW, four from Western Australia, two from Tasmania and one from South Australia.

The scholarships are valued at $26,000 each and are for overseas travel to explore agricultural opportunities.

The Victorian scholars are David Drage, Warracknabeal, Paul Mumford, Yarram, Evan Ryan, Yarrawonga and Ben Morris, Toongabbie, Victoria.

From NSW are Stuart Barden, Gilgandra, Julie Brien, Greenethorpe, James Hassall, Gilgandra, Jennifer Hawkins, Finley and Bruce Watson, Parkes.

From WA are David Cussons, Kojonup, Leon Ryan, York, Brendon Tierney, Walebing and Cameron Tubby, Morawa.

From Tasmania are Robert Bradley, Longford and Thomas Frankcomb, Ranelagh.

From SA is Adam Butterworth, Port Lincoln.