The latest agriculture news and insight from our team.
Farmers across the state are gearing up to invest more in technology, and plant and equipment, according to CBA’s latest Agri Insights report, which surveys 1600 farmers bi-annually. While agriculture is one of the world’s oldest industries, Queensland’s farmers have […]
Continue ReadingThe highly politicised, emotionally charged concept of ‘Big foreign conglomerates buying up our land and putting Aussie farmers out of business’ is certainly nothing new – but is it true? For many years, the reality has been somewhat obscured. Depending […]
Continue ReadingWith the support of our agriculture industry, Agri Labour Australia is helping ex-Defence personnel transition back to civilian life via gainful employment on the land. You may have seen the Agri Veterans Facebook page and wondered what it’s all about. […]
Continue ReadingYou may have noticed a new page on our website detailing the Seasonal Workers Programme (SWP) – a Government initiative from the Department of Employment that’s set to deliver very real benefits for all concerned. The SWP will give employers […]
Continue ReadingIn rural Australia the demand for permanent recruitment is there, however it isn’t currently being met in a way that satisfies clients. Although regional work is perceived to be largely seasonal and best suited to short-term labour hire or travellers, […]
Continue ReadingIt’s all over bar the shouting, and 2015 will go down in history as a big year for landmark FTAs – one signalling unprecedented access to the biggest consumer market on Earth. We wouldn’t go so far to say it’s […]
Continue ReadingRural employers and Working Holiday Visa holders are concerned about proposed Working Holiday Visa income tax changes. Proposed changes to the income tax rules for the Working Holiday Visa (WHV) announced in the last Federal Budget sparked outcry among both Working […]
Continue ReadingFrom field deployment to farm employment: The Agri Veterans Program As you may be aware, Agri Labour Australia has recently partnered with veteran-run charity Walking Wounded to help place returned military personnel in agricultural careers. Through the Agri Veterans Program, our […]
Continue ReadingHumans learned how to cultivate crops around 10,000 years ago. This massive step brought us from being primitive hunter-gatherers to being able to reliably grow food and textiles, live in villages and towns, and create lifestyles that involved a lot […]
Continue ReadingForeign investment in Australian agriculture is a polarizing issue. Much more than just a debate among the agricultural community, it is now a high-stakes political one too. At the centre of the furore is the government’s recent changes to the […]
Continue ReadingAgri Labour Australia has earned a place as an official finalist in the 2015 Telstra Business Awards. Competing in the Queensland Small Business category, Agri Labour Australia is accompanied by five other great businesses from the Sunshine State. Telstra Business […]
Continue ReadingAgri Veterans has taken out the hotly contested ‘Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative’ award at the RI Awards Australia by Recruitment International. The CSR Award honours our pioneering program, which has gone from strength to strength since launching in […]
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