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.
This aligns with the mission of SuniTAFE’s SMART Farm campus, which is to be a leader of industry by proactively building a more efficient horticulture sector. Read more
SuniTAFE is offering a brand-new Certificate II in Protected Horticulture (AHC21819).
We developed this course in response to the booming industry growth in Protected Horticulture paired with a shortage of skilled workers. Read more
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
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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.
