Government Business -Shortage in Agriculture

Skill Shortages in The Agricultural Sector

Submission to the Queensland Government on The Skill Shortages in the Agricultural Sector

Jaime Buium S2846978

Table of Contents The Australian Farm Institute 3

Skill Shortages in Agricultural Sector 3

Educating Future Generations 3

Shifting Rural Population 4

The Effects of Declining Rural Population 5

Conclusion 6

Works Cited 7

The Australian Farm Institute

The Australian Farm Institute was set up in 2003, to conduct research into public policy and into strategic issues facing Australian agriculture. It also promotes policies and solutions that allow farmers to have the highest level of economic and social wellbeing (Australian Farm Institute, 2013). This research is conducted by leading academics and consultants both nationally and internationally; the goal is to promote the outcomes of their research to policy makers (Australian Farm Institute, 2013). The Australian Farm Institute 's research is overseen by experienced senior researchers and academics, thus the committee ensures the research is of the highest caliber and remains neutral. The three key themes of research are; farm business, farm resources, and farm communities. The institution gives opportunities for Australian farmers and the agricultural sector to operate in a profitable and sustainable manner (Australian Farm Institute, 2013).
Skill Shortages in Agricultural Sector

This submission addresses the concerns of the skill shortages in the Australian agricultural sector. Currently the Agricultural sector makes up for 3 percent of Australia’s total gross domestic product (GDP). The Australian agricultural sector includes 134,000 businesses, 99% of which are family owned and operated. This sector employs over 1.6 million jobs to the Australian economy (National Farmer 's

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