“I hear it time and again, and I see first hand how this impacts farmers’ abilities to operate their farm and, as a result, plans for future growth are often put on hold,” he said.
“We are very well aware that attracting people to work in dairy and giving them opportunities for development is critical to the future success of the dairy industry. That is why we have prioritised labour as a key investment area.
“COVID-19 has exacerbated this long-standing issue, with labour shortages in many parts of the Australian economy creating a very competitive jobs market. This is evident across all regions and across all areas of agriculture.”
Dairy Australia supports the development of great people in dairy through a broad range of training, a focus on farm business and manager courses, and by contributing to the improvement of professional services. Further investment will help us support the industry with:
“Our investment in creating interest in the industry, supporting the hiring of people, and providing opportunities to develop and advance people in dairy will be critical to industry success,” Mr Jarman said.
