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Meet Our Team – Howard Wootton
Howard grew up on a 1,400 acre property in Gippsland, where they predominately raised Murry Grey cattle. His family has a love of flying, so at the age of 18 Howard gained his private pilot’s licence. Although being a commercial pilot like his brother was tempting, he chose to follow his passion and do a…
Read MoreOutstanding AIFST 50 Year Anniversary JR Vickery Presentation!
It is always a pleasure to hear Barry Irvine present and last Tuesday was no exception when he gave the JR Vickery address at the recent “Future of Food” Convention in Sydney held by the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology. When Barry took over as Chairman of Bega Cheese around the turn of…
Read MoreDon’t Turn Your Back On Agribusiness
While the number of students graduating from agricultural science courses continues to decline, and those who do graduate, aren’t necessarily going on to work on farms, I think they’re missing out on big opportunities. What roles do you hear of all the time? You hear about urban-based roles – so students don’t know about the great…
Read MoreSALARY UPDATE: WE’RE FIGHTING FOR YOU!
Employers need to get on the front foot with market-savvy remuneration, to fight other industries for the top talent. Increased demand for agricultural products from Asia over the next 25 years means Australian agribusinesses will face skills shortages. As a result, younger workers must be encouraged to enter the sector and remuneration will become a…
Read MoreShow Me The Money: Why Agribusinesses Need To Cough Up To Attract Top Talent.
If you’re in agribusiness you will know how difficult it is to attract well-qualified employees, particularly if you are in a regional or remote area. Asia’s rising middle class, with its increased demand for food and agricultural products and services over the next 50 years, will make attracting the best and brightest even more competitive…
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