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Ever been stuck in a rut on the family farm? Do you think: we do things this way because this is how Grandad did them; the farm has been in the family for generations so I can’t change it; I feel a huge responsibility to keep this place going? Yet...

Patrick Lash was a successful city financier until a short course in agriculture ignited a dream. Here’s how Agricultural Appointments helped turn that dream into a totally new career path. “I grew up in Sydney on the lower north shore at Cammeray, which is pretty green and about as suburban...

The chance to work with emerging polymer technology in pesticide formulation was the lure that enticed Dr. Harsh Vardhan to make a major career jump and move from Gurgaon, India to Melbourne. Here’s why. 23 years ago, scientist Harsh Vardhan left the University of Delhi with a Master of Science...

By Dr Ray Johnson, Managing Director Agricultural Appointments Agriculture is now undergoing its third major revolution from mechanical and scientific revolutions into the digital agriculture revolution. The sector has seen the introduction of modern tools used including moisture precision sensors, mobile apps, soil sensors, use of GPS and advanced software....

The number of students graduating from agricultural science courses continues to decline, and those who do aren’t necessarily going on to work on farms. “We are an urbanised population, so there is no real agricultural communication into schools, and accordingly school leavers are not interested in agriculture as a career; it’s...

You’ve got a brilliant new business plan. You’ve done your technical research and are ready to launch into a brave new world. Ready, set …. whoa. As your agricultural enterprise grows, there may be job roles created that you haven’t put a lot of thought into. We interviewed three successful...

It’s a digital world. As your agricultural business expands, avenues for attracting employees and connecting with customers are increasingly moving into the digital age. Sure, you’ve got a website and have played around with social media, but how can you transform your business in order to stand-out from the crowd?...

Across Asia, Australia enjoys a clean and green reputation when it comes to produce; so too does New Zealand. However, as an industry, reliance on reputation alone won’t be enough to compete on the world stage. Instead, Australian farmers will need to keep this reputation, look at new ways to...

Australian agriculture is about to ride a technological wave that will revolutionise farming. Imagine what it would be like to know that the fences, crops and livestock had already been inspected before you’ve had your first morning cuppa. This scenario is possible with the use of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)...