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NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK 24-30 AUGUST 2026 National Skills Week provided a valuable opportunity to highlight how vocational education and training is strengthening workforce capability, supporting business growth and creating life-changing career pathways across the food, fibre and timber industries. The Life-Changing Impact of Skills The week’s theme, “Life Changing,” reflected what we see across our industries every day: young people discovering meaningful careers, apprentices

Our latest edition of Nimble News, full of resources and interesting information.

Our latest edition of Nimble News, full of resources and interesting information.

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

Our latest edition of Nimble News, full of resources and interesting information.

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