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Crop - Generation Ag Podcast
18 Jan

How to Get Work Experience?

Work experience is invaluable and there are some agricultural courses that will require you to have some practical farm experience before starting. Many of the ancillary industries also like people who have completed some work on a farm as it gives them a greater appreciation of the practical challenges facing their customers. ...

Crop - Is Agriculture for You?
18 Jan

Is Agriculture for You?

Much depends on what exact sort of job you are considering. People who are looking at hands-on farming need to be comfortable working outside in all weathe ...

Crop - Why Work in Agriculture
18 Jan

Why Agriculture

Great employment rates: 96% of graduates leaving Harper Adams University are employed within six months. Labour shortage: The industry reckons it needs 60,000 new people to work in the sector by 2020. ...

Crop - How to Write a CV
18 Jan

How to Write a Killer CV

What to include in your CV Make sure your contact details are visible on the first page. Include your full name, contact number (preferably mobile) and email address. If you have a LinkedIn account, add this in too. It’s up to you if you include a photo or not. If you have a professional one, there’s no harm in including this. Include a short summary after your contact details. This shouldn’t be more than two paragraphs long and should...

Crop - Why Work in Agriculture
16 Jan

Why Work in Agriculture

Why work in Agriculture Agriculture isn’t just about a farmer and their tractor. The opportunities within the Agricultural sector are vast, and are growing rapidly as we enter a post-covid world. Due to the increase in technology use, the demand for skilled workers in agriculture is rising by the day.  The agricultural sector in Australia has an enormous range of opportunities. From food, fibre, tech to plant sciences – there’s something for everyone. The agriculture sector has changed...

Crop - Generation Ag Podcast
15 Jan

Generation Ag Podcast

Listen to Generation Ag’s weekly podcast. Each week, a new podcast is released which includes interviews from people involved in the agricultural industry. From farming and harvesting, to tech and innovation, if you’re interested in working in agriculture then these podcasts are for you.  ...

Crop - Career Tips - Skill Set Course
14 Jan

Skill Set Course

Want to upskill in the agricultural sector? The Work in Agriculture Skill Set is the first in a series of skill sets that target specific skill requirements for agriculture and rural employment. ...