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This year's grain harvest could be a rewarding job opportunity. Photo courtesy Australian Custom Harvesters.

Harvest staff campaign fires up

Australian Custom Harvesters launches labour drive.

12 September 2024

A report commissioned by NFF found horticulture relies on Working Holiday Makers for 44 per cent of its labour force. Credit: Gordon Best, Shutterstock.

Final calls to save backpacker incentive

Farming bodies have urged the Government not to scrap the Working Holiday Maker Program.

26 August 2024

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.

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

The succession crisis in farming will be a big issue as baby boomers head into retirement, says data specialist Simon Kuestenmacher. Photo credit: Zoran Zeremski/Shutterstock.

Labour shortages set to worsen

One of the world's top data specialists said labour shortages will get worse over the next decade.

01 March 2024

NFF says farmers can be part of the solution to the regional housing crisis. Photo Credit: Julia Kuleshova, Shutterstock.

NFF pushes for regional housing solutions

Farmers can be part of the solution to the regional housing crisis, says NFF.

09 February 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.

Make wellbeing a priority in the workplace

Workplace wellbeing ranked second only to pay by employees.

25 September 2023

Labour availability remains a challenge for farming. Picture courtesy CLAAS.

Bondi or the 'back of Bourke'?

Labour costs likely to keep rising

30 October 2022

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RESEARCH

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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 Kondinin team.

Research Report: Succession Planning (December 2024)

This month's research report, compiled with the input of John White, Rural Generations, is a great resource for succession planning. A key message from the report is to start succession planning as soon as possible.

Research Report: Field Days Wrap (November 2024)

Kondinin Group's research team has the low down on the latest gear that was on show at various field days held around the country in the past few months.

Research Report: Trailing Sheep Feeders (October 2024)

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