Workforce Development Plan (2020)
NT Plant Industry workforce planning is a continual strategic action process used to align the needs and priorities of the industry with those of its
NT Plant Industry workforce planning is a continual strategic action process used to align the needs and priorities of the industry with those of its
The plant-based agricultural and horticultural industry presents the Northern Territory (NT) agricultural sector with a significant opportunity to diversify crop production and enhance farm gate
NT Farmers are the trusted and effective representative for farmers in the Northern Territory. They support and represent established and emerging agribusiness through effective advocacy,
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson is imploring anyone with experience or knowledge of mistreatment when working on Australian farms to inform the appropriate authorities.

Seasonal workers arriving from overseas can now undertake their fortnight of mandatory quarantine on farms in the Northern Territory, meaning they’ll no longer have to

As part of a concerted effort to bring valuable tourism dollars to regional Australia and help farmers diversify their income, Airbnb has teamed up with
NT Farmers Association are calling on Ministers for food from around Australia to reform the proposed health star rating system for fruit juices. ‘It is ridiculous that soft drinks full of refined sugar can be rated as healthier than 100% Territory grown mango juice’ Said Paul Burke, CEO of NT Farmers Association.

Yes, it’s late – but it’s been worth waiting for!
Our latest edition of GROW NT is packed full of industry news including:

NT Farmers President, Simon Smith, congratulates the Gunner government on their return to power and outlines what is needed to continue the growth of the agriculture industry
CEO Paul Burke asks “Boundless Possible – Where are the Workers?” How many millions of dollars of products need to be left on the trees or rotting on the ground before governments realise we have an issue?
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