PHOTO: This future farmer is learning the ropes. Young people taking up an AgCAREERSTART gap year can choose the industry that suits their interests and future plans. IMAGE: AgCAREERSTART
Croppers and graziers finding it hard to fill a workforce gap now have an extra avenue through the National Farmers Federation's AgCAREERSTART.
The program (which commenced in 2022) offers 18-25-year-olds a paid gap-year on farm and currently has more than 100 shortlisted candidates ready to travel and start.
With the increase in school leavers wanting . . .
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