While harvest is in full swing across the broadacre cropping areas of the Western Plains, the ongoing search for farm labour continues to be a problem.
In a recent report, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said persistent worker shortages remain one of the largest constraints on agricultural productivity, stressing that a stable and skilled workforce underpins the viability of the entire sector.
“Agriculture faces persistent and acute workforce pressures that must be addressed if the sector is to remain strong, viable and productive,” said Michael Pyers, NFF General Manager of Workplace Relations and Legal Affairs…