Technologies have revolutionised modern agriculture and horticulture industries. To enhance the SMART Farm’s future readiness learn about the new innovative technology that has been acquired.
Developing the people of today into the workforce of tomorrow.
The horticultural industry is diverse and central to the national economy. In Sunraysia alone, Horticulture is forecast to double over the next 10+ years. Despite job prospects increasing in the sector, jobs in farming aren’t what they used to be.
While traditional labour skills are still required to operate farms today, we are now at a crossroads between industrial-era farming and SMART Farming. These farms of the future will use cutting-edge technology and equipment to make horticulture farming more efficient and productive.
The Victorian Skills Plan for 2023 into 2024 shows that SuniTAFE is providing training for the industries that the Mallee will need most by 2026. Read more
SuniTAFE’s Skills and Jobs Centre continued its involvement with Ardoch last month by offering four Learning Through Lunch program sessions to local school children. Read more
The SMART Farm offers site tours, special events, topical talks and demonstrations to involve schools and showcase the range of new career options in horticulture.
