farm workers

Some farmers will consider walking off the job if they can't access to overseas workers is reduced, a new survey has found. Credit: William Edge, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Reduced worker access could be catastrophic for ag

NFF survey finds over half of farmers will consider major changes if backpacker access is reduced.

19 April 2024

 Priority call:  Farmsafe Australia chair, Felicity Richards, said intangible risks on farms such as fatigue and stress are important, and encourages farmers to prioritise their workers’ wellbeing and their own.  Photo courtesy Farmsafe.
AGRIBUSINESS

Make wellbeing a priority in the workplace

Workplace wellbeing ranked second only to pay by employees.

25 September 2023

 Shearers may benefit by the Victorian government's removal of planning permits for farm accommodation buildings. Picture Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Farm accommodation planning permit scrapped in Victoria

Easing of accommodation planning rules for Victorian farmers

27 September 2021

 Keeping yourself and your workers safe on the farm is vital.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farming not harming

Campaign highlights need for farmer mentors, teachers and supporters

09 July 2021

Farming lobby groups would prefer a visa specific to agriculture.
ON-FARM

Farming groups unimpressed by visa changes

New farm roles added to visas.

12 March 2019

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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.

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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.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

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

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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.

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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.