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Young farmers warn of generational crisis threatening farming's future

In a new report, young farmers call for action from government and industry to ensure the next generation have the support needed to continue farming

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 5 min read
Young farmers call for change after sharing struggles in new report
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Young farmers call for change after sharing struggles in new report

Too many young people are being prevented from working in agriculture due to longstanding barriers to entering and progressing in the industry. That was the message from young farmers in a...

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