Jillaroos, jackaroos and their pups undergo specialised TAFE training for future farmers and their work dogs

Australia’s future farmers and their working dogs are being given specialised training, in an effort to train up enthusiastic young people for long-term careers in agriculture.

The nationally accredited TAFE certificate includes sheepdog training — a favourite course for many participants.

Teens fresh from school have jumped at the opportunity to start traineeships at Australian cattle and sheep stations in a promising sign for the…