Agriculture is not standing still — and neither are its careers. I was reminded of this recently when a stakeholder asked about skill shortages in the industry, prompting me to reflect on the results of a short survey FFTITC recently conducted. FFTITC surveyed 86 agriculture stakeholders across WA to identify the occupations that should be front and centre in career promotion. The message was clear: modern agriculture needs people with digital, technical, scientific and prac

The meeting will focus on identifying suitable training content for Trial Plot Technicians, including the skills, knowledge, and practical capabilities required for the role. We will consider both on-the-job and off-the-job training options, and discuss the types of training that would best support entry into, and progression within, this occupation. A private Registered Training Organisation (RTO) will also be in attendance to help guide discussion around how the identifie

High-Tech Machinery. Smart Farming. Real Impact. Precision agriculture is the future of farming, and Precision Ag Operators are at the forefront. Using GPS-guided tractors, sprayers, and harvesters, they help farms plant, spray, and harvest crops with pinpoint accuracy. By combining advanced machinery operation with digital technology, they improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability on farms across the Great Southern and Wheatbelt. A typical day might include operat

Science, Data, and Decision-Making on the Farm Agronomists play a vital role in regional agriculture, helping farmers make informed decisions to maximise crop yield, profitability, and sustainability. In the Great Southern and Wheatbelt, these crop and soil specialists combine science, data, and field observations to advise on soil health, crop nutrition, weeds, pests, and diseases. A typical day might include inspecting crops, collecting soil and plant data, supporting crop

From Farm Hands to Senior Leaders – Grow Your Career in Regional WA Agriculture Workers are the backbone of farming in the Great Southern and Wheatbelt. From entry-level farm hands to senior supervisors, these roles keep farms productive, sustainable, and safe. A typical day might see a worker feeding livestock, assisting with planting or harvesting, maintaining fences and infrastructure, or operating machinery. As farms adopt more technology, digital tools, GPS-guided machin

Then try a Traineeship. You get an agreed training plan, with clear objectives and an industry competent trainer to work with you and your staff. And there are State and Federal Government financial incentives for employing Trainees. Traineeships are much the same as Apprenticeships, although they tend to cover newer types of jobs. Traineeships are employment-based training arrangements that combine real work with off the job training. Much of this training is conducted in t

Glenice is currently Executive Officer for Merredin and Districts Farming Improvement Group (MADFIG)