It’s National Ag Day on Friday, 21 November 2025 National Agriculture Day is Australia’s annual celebration of the people, places, and practices that grow our food and fibre. Held each November, it’s a chance for every Australian—city and country—to connect with the land and the farmers who care for it. Ag Day exists to: Celebrate farmers and rural communities who work through challenges to provide food and fibre for us all. Bridge the urban–rural gap, helping students and fa

AgriSkills Forum 2025: Shaping the Future of Agriculture The AgriSkills Forum, held on 15 September 2025 at the WA College of Agriculture, Cunderdin, brought together educators, industry leaders, and training providers to explore how Western Australia can develop a skilled, adaptable agricultural workforce. The forum featured presentations from CSIRO, TAFE, and industry networks, as well as a tour of Cunderdin Ag College facilities.   The forum reinforced a shared commitment

Congratulations to all of the WA Training Awards winners and finalists!! Western Australian Training Awards: Meet the winners   The WA...

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of your workforce We are hosting several Skills Advisory Network meetings in September and October and would like to invite you to attend. Input from our Skills Advisory Network provides an opportunity for the food, fibre, and timber industries to influence decision making at the highest level of government on matters of training and workforce development.   To learn more about our Skills Advisory Network, please  click here . Th

What we do and who we collaborate with. In 2024, the Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council entered into a five year contract with the State Training Board .  The State Training Board is the peak industry training advisory body to the Minister for Skills and TAFE in WA. Every day, we engage with people who have a vested interest in workforce and skill development to gather and report on current and emerging industry trends and developments and obtain feedback on i

The Food Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council held the AgriSkills Roundtable at Muresk on Tuesday, 18 February 2025.  The attendance and contribution during the presentations and workshop sessions was much appreciated.   The forum brought together a passionate group of stakeholders who engaged in discussions that spanned a wide range of topics. The speakers provided valuable insights into the current state of agriculture, shared successful training models, and identif

Calling all apprentices, trainees and vocational students and businesses, applications are NOW OPEN for the 2025 WA Training Awards!  ...