In the countdown to the 2021 Inter-Collegiate Meat Judging Association Conference at Wagga in July, Beef Central will publish a weekly series of case studies on former ICMJ participants, now forging their careers in the meat and livestock industry. Now in its 30th year, ICMJ has a long and successful reputation of attracting graduates to careers in our industry – and as this profile shows, sometimes from non-traditional backgrounds …. ..Read More
Sheep Central, May 14, 2021
Mentoring is not just a critical tool for diversifying demographics in meat and livestock industry workplaces; it can also be a fast-track for up-skilling the entire workforce…Read More
Sheep Central, April 30, 2021
A healthy workplace culture is the best bet for happy employees and low turnover. That statement applies as much in a small family-scale lamb or wool operation with a single employee, as it does in a processing plant employing hundreds. If you’re wondering what the culture is like in your business, consider the disposition of the people who work with you…Read More
Sheep Central, April 23, 2021
There has been a sharp surge in new jobs listings across Australian business and industry in the past couple of months – and agriculture is one of the leaders of the charge…Read More
Sheep Central, April 9, 2021
EMPLOYERS and managers can make a difference in the way they interact with employees by saying these five simple things in day-to-day dealings with staff…Read More
Sheep Central, March 26, 2021
Everybody makes mistakes – even managers. They’re a fact of life and help us to grow at a personal and professional level. If there’s one thing successful agribusiness managers know, it’s that making mistakes can be a hugely positive learning experience…Read More
Sheep Central, March 19, 2021
Employing the right staff can be a challenge for small agribusinesses. Getting the right cultural fit, using the relevant recruitment tools and knowing how much to pay are just a few of the hurdles when it comes to expanding your team. Many businesses have started benefiting from employing staff aged over 50, the so-called ‘Baby Boomer’ generation…Read More
Sheep Central, March 5, 2021
Latest listings on Jobs Central recruitment page: Operations Coordinator, Brisbane – AAM Investment Group Assistant Farm Manager, NSW – MH Premium Farms Chief Financial Officer, Feedlot – via Lucas Group..Read More
Ray Johnson, Agricultural Appointments, February 19, 2021
IN today’s meat and livestock industry job environment, an employee can never assume their role is completely secure or safe, regardless of the industry involved. ..Read More
Sheep Central, February 12, 2021
There is a digital revolution underway in Australian agriculture, with the timely confluence of record production levels marking agriculture as one of the key ‘industries of the future’. But will the pace of implementation of automated farming technologies threaten or enhance the farm sector’s job opportunities of the future?..Read More
Dr Ray Johnson* Agricultural Appointments, February 5, 2021
The image of a ‘white, older male’ as being typical of a farmer and rural decision-maker is rooted in data, with the ABS Census showing that 72pc of Australian farmers were older males. But research has shown there are a variety of business benefits linked to diversity in senior leadership…Read More
Sheep Central, January 29, 2021
Senior staff members bring considerable experience and insight to your business. If you only tap into those insights during their annual review, you’re missing opportunities to fully utilise the capability of your people…Read More
James Price*, JPAbusiness, January 22, 2021