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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

New NFF president David Jochinke launches campaign against anti-farming policies. Photo courtesy of NFF.

NFF launches campaign to challenge "anti-farming" policies

Keep Farmers Farming campaign launched at NFF conference.

27 October 2023

Muresk has opened its new specialist agricultural mechanical training facilities. Photo courtesy of Muresk Institute

Muresk opens multi-million dollar agricultural training facility

It is hoped the training expansion will entice new interest.

27 September 2023

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

Construction and resource industries are winning the battle for tradies.

Ag is losing the battle for tradies

Farmers foot the bill as salaries for technicians and trade workers rise.

18 September 2023

Relief could be on the way for ag employers, says Rimfire.. Photo: Ben White

Relief on the way as ag job boom eases

Rimfire reports ag job ads have slowed but remain high.

18 August 2023

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