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Farmers eye students to fill labour shortage, but say governments must do more
International students in northern Queensland say they are keen to help ease the labour crisis on farms but warn not enough people know about the job opportunities to draw a workforce large enough to make a difference.
Key points:
- Labour hirers hope uni students will fill a growing worker shortage in the agriculture sector
- Students are eager to pick and pack produce but say there is a lack of awareness about the jobs
- The industry says the government must throw everything at the problem in the weeks ahead
A not-for-profit recruitment agency has dozens of vacant jobs for pickers and packers in Giru, the Burdekin and Bowen.
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