Responding to horticulture’s training needs

A new industry-led training program is supporting Queensland farmers to access high-quality, modern and flexible training across the state.

SmartAg Queensland is providing accredited, non-accredited and micro-credentialed training to the horticulture, cotton, cane, and grain industries, with a focus on delivering training in rural and regional locations. 

The Program has been developed based on the successes of the AgSkilled program which was delivered in New South Wales and addresses the action areas identified in the Queensland Agriculture Industry Workforce Plan (2022 – 2027).

These include workforce skilling, enhancing agribusiness adaptability and improving workforce attraction, diversity and retention.

The delivery of SmartAg Queensland will be rolled out by the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) in partnership with their industry peak bodies, including the Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG).

QFVG CEO Rachel Chambers said SmartAg Queensland offers training across key learning areas horticultural growers have identified for continued industry prosperity and advancement,

“QFVG is proud to support this initiative and welcomes the opportunity for growers and their teams to develop these skills and bring real, immediate benefits back to their businesses,” Ms Chambers said.

SmartAg Queensland is managed by the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) in partnership with peak body members and with support from the Queensland Government.

To learn more or register your interest in available training, visit: www.qff.org.au/projects/smartag/