Retaining a skilled workforce is critical to ensuring the sustainability of rural communities.
During drought, families often have no other option other than to relocate to other areas to seek employment which can lead to a skills shortage. The retraction of staff during periods of drought can have a significant impact on farm businesses particularly after the drought has broken and businesses enter the recovery phase.
Aspermont, the parent company of Kondinin Group, has been named a successful applicant for one of 15 Drought Resilience Innovation Grants announced by Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud.
