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Australian students take up agriculture degrees as COVID-19 and lower fees drive demand
Universities across Australia are enjoying a big spike in enrolments in agricultural science courses, as young people take advantage of lower fees and good job prospects.
Key points:
- Enrolments in agricultural science courses have increased in Australia
- Enrolments at one college in Western Victoria are at a 30-year high
- Students say a career in agriculture is more appealing after seeing the sector thrive during COVID-19
While COVID-19 trampled on most sectors of the Australian economy last year, agriculture has thrived and young people are looking at the industry with fresh enthusiasm.
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