Nimble News 1 November 2023

AGDAY - celebrating Australia's farm sector

National Agriculture Day is your chance to celebrate and learn about farming in Australia.

Students considering a career in Ag should check out Career Harvest which profiles over 70 occupations in agriculture and the qualifications needed. For vocational courses check out Jobs and Skills WA.

Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) provides lots of educational resources helping people of all ages learn where their food comes from.

For any women considering a career in Ag, we recommend the Visible Farmer Film Project which has put the spotlight on some amazing farmers here in WA.

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Other Nimble News Stories:

Funding opportunity: Agrifood and beverage voucher program

Vouchers available for owners of small, WA-based businesses wanting to access expert advice to help build resilience, sustainability and grow their business. Deadline 4 December.

Funding opportunity for businesses affected by the Native Forest Transition

Round 2 of the Small Business Development and Diversification (SBDD) program is open. This targeted funding helps businesses with a demonstrated reliance on native forestry to remain open and diversify, expand or start a new business. Deadline 20 December.

Newly launched TAFE WA website

This website is a great place to start exploring training options in WA.

Changes to contract laws

Changes to the law on unfair contract terms come into effect 9 November. Find out what constitutes an unfair contract term here.

For employers: staff retention strategies

Check out our new blog created with the help of ChatGPT.

For land managers: an online tool to help navigate the carbon farming landscape

The Australian Farm Institute has developed an online tool that assists farmers in better understanding carbon farming opportunities and identifying if any carbon projects may suit their business.

For employers: What does an effective line manager look like?

Modern line managers are often responsible for day-to-day people management. The Australian HR Institute offers some useful tips.

Report: Snapshot of Australia’s agricultural workforce

The latest ABARES Insights does a deep dive into the demographics of the agricultural workforce.

Report: From VET to sustainable employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

NCVER examines what training and personal characteristics are associated with sustainable employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

For landscapers, designers & nursery growers in the South West – an industry forum

Join Landscape industries Association WA and Nursery & Garden Industry WA for networking, industry talks and breathtaking views at the Shelter Brewing Co. in Busselton, non-members welcome. 17 November.

We hope that this has been of some assistance.

Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council.