This year many, if not most involved in agribusiness have been fortunate to avoid the severe adverse impact suffered by so many others as a result of the pandemic. Drought breaking rain and the best harvest for years have contributed to a positive end to 2020 and much hope for a...

Apple’s founder, Steve Jobs said that a small company depends on great people much more than a big company does. And this is certainly true for farming and agribusiness. When it comes to retaining the best employees in your farm or agribusiness, a great workplace culture and career development opportunities...

We would like to share with you the steps we’re taking to minimise the risk of exposure and safeguard the health and safety of all our team members, candidates and customers during this global Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As of 16 March 2020, we are limiting the number of face to face meetings and...

Of all the business functions you could outsource, for many companies recruiting functions are not always at the top of the list but there are sound reasons to consider outsourcing in the same way as outsourcing other functions such as marketing. Here are a few questions to consider in helping...

Article written by Supratim Adhikari, Technology Editor for The Australian. Link to original article Agtech start-up Titan Class is looking to eliminate the connectivity problems faced by farms across Australia, leveraging Cisco’s prowess in networks to help farmers use the digital technology at their disposal. Titan’s xDP platform is a...

Like people, organisations have personality. Corporate culture defines the collective values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviours shared by a group of people who work together. Common cultural values include teamwork, integrity, and respect for the individual. Various companies share some cultural values but what does differ between organisations is how much...

This year Agricultural Appointments marks 40 years since inception. Initially the company recruited farm managers for rural Australia and over the years expanded their coverage to recruit right along the food and fibre supply chain. Today the business is one of the most recognised names in the Australian agrifood recruitment...

An interview conducted well can result in employment of superior talent which can be invaluable in achieving a competitive edge. Done badly, an interview can result in the employment of a dud who is a drag on the business for months or even years. Here are 8 tips to assist...

A new breed of farmer is emerging who relies less on traditional thinking and more on information and resources to re-examine their production mix. Here are the top trends for those in agribusiness. The golden age of farming Industry experts, such as Simon Talbot, National Farmers Federation (NNF) CEO, predict...

Annie born and grew up in Beijing. As a child, Annie never thought she would have a career in recruitment. She had two choices: to follow in the footsteps of her parents and work in a state-owned company as an Engineer, or follow her passion for music and pursue a...