Rural & Farming

Industry Snapshot: Rural & Farming

If you enjoy physical work, being close to nature or animals, outdoor activity in varied weather conditions and have an interest in applied science then this industry could be for you.

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Stock & station agents join the NFF

TODAY the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association (ALPA) to the swelling ranks of its membership

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National Farmers Ferderation Inside Briefs E-Zine

NORTHERN LAND & WATER TASKFORCE REPORT THE release of the final Northern Land and Water Taskforce Report has raised a few eyebrows, including those of taskforce member NFF President David Crombie

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Talent Identification Program for Riders

The inaugural Racing Victoria/SW TAFE Talent Identification Program for Riders camp was held at South West TAFE’s Glenormiston College Campus in South Victoria from Saturday September 26th until Saturday 3rd October 2009.

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Cracking on to a top tradie.

Forget plumber's crack and tool belts: landscapers are considered the sexist tradies around.

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Marketing facelift for VET - better outcomes from industry training: AgriFood Skills Australia

A major new national effort to reposition the image of Australia's national vocational education and training (VET) system - and to promote better outcomes from training - will be revealed this week at the National AgriFood Conference 2009 held at Sydney's Dockside Convention Centre (Thursday-Friday 24-25 September, starting at 8.30am).

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Student Guides: How To Become a Rural or Farming Apprentice

So you want to grow a career in the agricultural Industry? But you don't really know where to start? We've pulled together a guide of what's in an apprenticeship, how to get one and what the best part of getting involved in the industry!

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Budget '09: Farm Sector to Sustain Nation Through Dark Days

THE current economic slowdown shines a bright light on how fundamental our farm sector is to our economy.People often take agriculture for granted, especially in the good times. But our farm sector is the backbone of the national economy because it's always there, through the ups and downs. What the somber forecasts tonight herald is that we, as a nation, must play to our strengths.

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Career Profile

Trent Fordham: Ranger

When Trent Fordham left school he wanted to enter the Police Force, but, somehow, ended up with a job that allows him to ride around on a motorbike all day and, unlike in the Police Force, not have to deal with the tough side of law enforcement all that much.

March 20, 2008 | Full Profile »
Tiffany Burdack - Agribusiness student

When Tiffany's Principal recommended she try studying Agriculture at TAFE, neither of them could have expected it would result in Tiffany having a scholarship to study farming in the UK for three months!

April 03, 2008 | Full Profile »
Adam Magennis - Ranger

Adam Magennis loves variety in his work, being able to travel across the state to some of the most beautiful areas on the continent, and being a student of nature - learning on a daily basis about the life cycle of the plants and animals he interacts with.

May 12, 2008 | Full Profile »