The Power of People on Australian Dairy Farms
The aim of this research is to better understand farmer attitudes, experiences,
perceptions, behaviours and needs regarding; employing staff, developing skills and capabilities, farm safety while creating profiles of people on farm and the farm owner. More>>
Retention of people in dairy farming – what is working and why?
Dairy industry data suggests that there is a retention problem in the Australian dairy farm sector. This is a direct cost to farm businesses and is limiting the effectiveness of career pathways and skill development. Farm ownership in Australia is shifting to fewer and larger farms with a reliance on a paid workforce. To maintain or grow the industry, we require an understanding of how well dairying retains and develops its workforce. More>>
Workforce Planning and Action for the Australian Dairy Industry
Attracting, retaining and developing people is the key to the dairy industry’s future. This project has worked in the priority area of workforce planning and action to ensure the Australian dairy industry has the people it needs. More >>