AGRIBUSINESS

Key agricultural issues discussed at Jobs Summit

THE Jobs and Skills Summit is being held this week in Canberra where the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) said it’s an opportunity to address chronic labour shortages - one of the root issues stunting Australia’s farm sector.

Staff writer
 Labour shortages in the agricultural industry is an important issue being discussed at the Jobs Summit in Canberra this week. Picture courtesy Case IH.

Labour shortages in the agricultural industry is an important issue being discussed at the Jobs Summit in Canberra this week. Picture courtesy Case IH.

 Prior to the Summit, the NFF released its jobs priorities, identifying four core barriers to securing skilled and unskilled labour and offering up practical and achievable solutions. NFF president,...

Start a free trial to continue reading this article
Already have an account?  
Subscribe now

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

editions

Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

editions

Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

editions

Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

editions

Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.