The grains industry has been involved in the AgSkilled program for a number of years as a partner to the original AgSkilled strategy. This original program came to an end in mid-2020, but has been extended and expanded until June 2024 as ‘AgSkilled 3.0’.
AgSkilled 3.0 is part of an $18 million, NSW Government-funded, industry-led workforce development strategy. It aims to ensure the state’s cotton, grains, production horticulture, viticulture and rice industries have a skilled workforce capable of meeting future challenges.
The skills required on farm are rapidly changing, AgSkilled 3.0 will provide funded training to boost the skills of farmers, farm employees, contractors and industry professionals in the grains industry at a time when many are starting to recover from extended drought.
Many of the quality courses developed and delivered to the grains industry through the original AgSkilled program will remain available through AgSkilled 3.0.
AgSkilled prides itself on delivering flexible and relevant training to meet the needs of industry. If you or your business need training but can’t find a course to suit, please Contact the AgSkilled Project Officer.
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Quick Industry Snapshot
Grains and oilseeds are Australia’s largest category of food exports, representing 24% of total agricultural exports. Grain farming spans diverse landscapes, each with its own unique climatic and geographical challenges. Despite this, Australian growers are highly competitive internationally, while also supplying high-quality products for domestic consumption (human and livestock).
The NSW grains industry:
Is made up of approximately 6,771 farms.
Employs more than 10,000 people.
The majority of farms are family owned.