Strong outlook for agriculture in 2022
Australia's agricultural sector is set for another profitable year ahead, with the gross value of production on track for a fourth consecutive year of growth in 2021/22.
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.