Nimble News 19 November 2025
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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 families understand where their food and clothes come from.
Inspire the next generation, showing young Australians the role they can play in shaping a sustainable future.
To learn more about WA Agriculture, what we grow, its key roles, some workforce demographics and issues and also information on training options, click here We also have information on careers.
To look at some fantastic videos highlighting the careers available, visit myfuture.
And to learn more about National Ag Day visit their website https://agday.org.au/
FFTTIC Board Welcomes Newly Elected Director Glenice Batchelor
The Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council (WA) Inc. Board of Directors welcomed Glenice Batchelor following her election by members at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 11 November 2025. In acknowledging her appointment, the Chairman stated:
“Glenice brings a wealth of experience across agriculture, biosecurity, natural-resource management and community leadership. Her practical understanding of regional industry challenges, combined with her governance expertise, will greatly enhance the Board’s capacity to support workforce development across Western Australia’s food, fibre and timber sectors.”
To read more about Glenice and view the full article, click here
Have your say: Skills and Workforce issues and opportunities
FFTITC is currently finalising its WA Jobs, Education and Training (WAJET) survey submission to the Department of Training and Workforce Development.
Our WAJET submission will be used to inform the development of the State Priority Occupation List, WA Skilled Migration List, Graduate Occupation List, Priority Industry Qualifications List and other training priorities for the State.We have gathered a lot of information during our recent Skills Network Meetings as well as individual consultations. However, if you have been unable to attend these, it is not too late to provide your input.
Please click here and use the feedback form provided. Alternately, you can phone the office on 9361 2800.
OTHER NEWS AND HANDY INFORMATION
Applications are now open for the Cook Government's WA Agricultural Show Grant Program. Funding to provide a boost to around 60 agricultural shows across the State
Grants of up to $5 million to support WA businesses adopting prefabricated, modular and advanced building technologies
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of Australia’s labour market, productivity, and skills system. It argues that the nation’s economic future depends on strengthening the alignment between people’s skills and job opportunities—lifting both productivity and participation through improved matching, inclusion, and responsiveness across the education and training ecosystem.
Thousands of additional disadvantaged community members will now be able to obtain a driver's licence thanks to a major funding injection towards the State Government's landmark Driving Access and Equity Program (DAEP).
A new study reveals 73% of consumers actively avoid businesses that don't show empathy, showing how lack of trust impacts the bottom line
AgTech Finder is leading the digital transformation of Australia's agricultural sector. They produce a range of trusted and independent educational resources, such as a weekly podcast and practical insights. Farmers and producers can use the website to search, sort, and compare commercially available solutions when deciding what technology is the best fit for their operations. Best of all, it's free to use. AgTech Finder is an initiative of Food Agility CRC.
After the September labour force figures set some alarm bells ringing, the latest data for October are consistent with a more orderly softening of the labour market in line with Treasury and Reserve Bank forecasts.
There’s still time to lodge your submissions on the statutory review of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) discussion paper.
Based on a survey of 600+ HR professionals; includes insights on employment outlook, wages, strategic workforce planning. Useful for the “what organisations are expecting” lens.
Skills Insight has a number of Training Package Development projects:
Mapping animal care and management licensing and regulatory consideration
Mapping of workplace training to pulp and paper manufacturing (PPM) qualifications
Retail butchery and meat processing unit sector review
Textiles, clothing and footwear skills mapping
Important Biosecurity Alert - The Quarantine area has now been extended. A map of the new shot-hole borer Quarantine Area, showing the containment and management zones is available on the DPIRD website
Helpful hints and tips for students (also for teachers and parents)
We hope this has been of some assistance.
Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council
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