Concerns about future farm skill shortage

There is a desperate need for skilled agriculture workers but with technology enhancing the sector, there are concerns the issue will only continue to get worse, post pandemic.

There are currently four professional jobs in Australia for each agriculture graduate.

Rural reporter, Sarah Boorer spoke with Charles Sturt University Agriculture Professor, Jim Pratley who says there should be a greater emphasis on education now:

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