Farm Business
GrainGrowers will drive improved capacity (number) and capability (skills) of the available workforce for Australian grain farms.
Policy Positions
Early Childhood Education and Care Policy
Access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) services promotes children's cognitive and socio-emotional development, laying the foundation for academic success and fostering important life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Regional Housing Policy
Insufficient regional housing is impacting the ability of regional Australia to attract and retain key workers. Shortages of appropriate and affordable housing limits businesses from filling roles with people outside of their region, preventing employers from drawing on the widest possible pool of potential employees.
People and Capability Workforce Policy
Our people are critically important to farm businesses and the broader agriculture sector and economy. Australian growers need access to a reliable and capable workforce supported by sound government policies that facilitate access to workers, encourage sustainable workforce planning, provide a flexible operating environment and reduce unnecessary regulation.
Workforce Resources
Cultivating the Grain Industry Workforce of the Future
This report delves into the current constraints and future solutions to attract and retain a world leading grain industry workforce, providing recommendations for government and industry.
Grain Workforce Visa Options
As growers often rely on overseas workers to effectively run their businesses, GrainGrowers has developed a guide with details about the visa options available to assist with the challenges of sourcing overseas labour.
On Farm Remuneration Report 2025
Attracting and retaining skilled on-farm staff remains a persistent challenge for Australian grain growers. This independent benchmarking report aims to provide growers in WA and NSW with clear, reliable data on remuneration practices across four key roles: Farm Manager, Senior Farm Worker, Farm Worker, and Truck Driver.
Workforce Checklist
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