Agriculture & Horticulture

Agriculture & Horticulture Blog

Farmer with apple tray
18 Aug, 2022
Here are three strategies can help agricultural employers manage the labour shortage as the busy harvest period approaches.
Worker on farm
22 Jul, 2022
Here we look at some of the most common intangible safety risks associated with Australian farms and what agricultural employers can do to minimise them.
Thankful4Farmers co-founder, Kim McDonnell
17 Nov, 2021
Read our interview with Thankful 4 Farmers founders Kim and Mike about how their program, The NEW GAP Year, is reaching, training and placing thousands of young Australians throughout the regions.
Women farmer in the field
30 Aug, 2021
Recent data shows that the gender pay gap widened over the last 6 months, with lower wages for females consistent across the wine, agriculture and manufacturing sectors. So what's the current gender pay gap within each of these male-dominated sectors?
Worker holding smart farming system
23 Jul, 2021
Australia's agriculture industry is on the brink of vast technological change. To fully reap the rewards of these digital advancements, employers will need to understand how the workforce will change and how they should adapt.
Farm worker holding tablet in hand
16 Jul, 2021
Agtech is changing the face of the agriculture industry and creating exciting job opportunities for those with scientific and IT skills and experience. Here's how.
Agriculture worker holding box of vegetables
21 Apr, 2021
Here are some ways employers can keep workers engaged in the agricultural industry to improve access to a skilled workforce in the coming years.
Farmer on tractor
24 Mar, 2021
Though implementing new workplace safety measures is always a good idea, many employers may find it's the attitude and culture around safety that needs to change in order to achieve better OHS outcomes. Here are some ways to do just that.
Farmer driving tractor
25 Nov, 2020
The news of Australia’s agricultural labour shortage crisis has made headlines over the last couple of months. But what is often not mentioned is that it is not just a labour shortage plaguing Australia’s farmers, but also a shortage of technical skills. So, where have the skills gone, and what can employers do about it?
Farmer on vineyard
19 Nov, 2020
Despite certain challenges Australia’s food and agribusiness sector shows no sign of slowing down. Here, we look at some of the attraction & retention strategies that could assist Australian agribusinesses in preparing for the industry's enormous growth potential.
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