QFF says: school-leavers could fill worker shortfall

April 4 2021 - 6:00am
QFF president Allan Dingle says a number of prevailing myths about working in the sector have hindered young people from experiencing agriculture.
QFF president Allan Dingle says a number of prevailing myths about working in the sector have hindered young people from experiencing agriculture.

Queensland's agriculture sector is facing an estimated shortfall of up to 7000 casual workers and resulting crop losses running into the tens of millions of dollars.

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