Designing skill-development programs and making Australia a destination of choice for overseas workers are among a raft of suggestions being put to government to address labour shortages.

A report has revealed the widespread skills shortages across our ag sector.

It's prompted fresh calls to secure more workers.

Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with New South Wales Farmers workplace relations chairman Chris Stillard who's calling for an urgent solution.

Designing skill-development programs and making Australia a destination of choice for overseas workers are among a raft of suggestions being put to government to address labour shortages.
A report has revealed the widespread skills shortages across our ag sector.
It's prompted fresh calls to secure more workers.
Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with New South Wales Farmers workplace relations chairman Chris Stillard who's calling for an urgent solution.

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.

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