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Training, Education & Recruitment

See the FarmPoint Computer and Training Program to access customised computer training for your business in your regional area along with receiving an ex-departmental computer.

For news items relating to this information, go to the News section of this site and choose the relevant catagory.

Go to the FarmPoint Calendar of Events to find out about field days and training activities in the coming months.


2010 Nuffield Scholarships

2010 Scholarships for Australian Primary Producers open. Nuffield Australia, through its farming Scholars program, encourages Australian Primary Producers to adopt local and international best practice so that excellence in all aspects of Australian agricultural production, distribution and management is achieved.

Employment & recruitment

Provides information on apprenticeships and trainees, recruiting farm staff and employment opportunities in the agricultural sector. Includes obligations under federal and state laws, industrial awards and agreements, tribunal decisions and contracts of employment.

Farmer groups and production programs

There are a number of grower-focussed and grower-operated groups in many Tasmanian farming communities and across a number of commodities.

Regional Access Grant

The Regional Access Grant is designed to make Women's Leadership Symposiums more accessible to regional women.

Research services for farmers

Research services offered by the Department of Primary Industries and Water Library include access to a number of free online databases and the library catalogue of the Department.

Scholarships

Provides links to various organisations providing scholarships and programs related to agriculture.

Training resources for farmers

Training resources and programs for Tasmanian farmers.

Training, education and career information for young people

Information on agricultural careers, youth networks, educational resources etc for students, teachers and schools.

FarmPoint Computer Program - NOW CLOSED

Round 2 of the FarmPoint Computer and Training program will be closed on 31 March 2009.

Field Days - visit the Calendar of Events

For information on field days visit the Calendar of Events.
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Australian Skills Vouchers Program (Aust Govt)

Through the Australian Skills Vouchers Program, eligible Australians may now apply for a voucher which helps cover the cost of specific types of training.

Careers in agriculture

Search for occupations, courses, training providers and scholarships.

ChemCert DPIW

ChemCert Accreditation courses provide training in the safe and effective use of pesticides and veterinary medicines.

Dairy Australia

Dairy Australia delivers the services needed by the Australian dairy industry for its ongoing and future development as a competitive, innovative and sustainable dairy industry that contributes to the overall prosperity of Australian and regional economies.

Dairy discussion groups and extension/training activities

Discussion groups, courses and workshops run by the Dairy Centre of the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research (TIAR).

Dairy farm management (DPIW)

Website providing information on dairy farm management, soils, pastures, business management, discussion groups and extension/training activities.

DairyTas

DairyTas is the Tasmanian service delivery arm of Dairy Australia. Investing farmer levies and other funds to support the Tasmanian Dairy Industry. DairyTas' main aim is to identify, prioritise, promote, facilitate and leverage opportunities for research, development and extension activities in the Tasmanian dairy industry which will assist dairy farmers to manage change.

FarmReady grants (DAFF)

The Australian Government has allocated $26.5 million over four years to boost training opportunities for primary producers, and to enable industry, farming groups and natural resource management groups develop strategies to adapt and respond to the impacts of climate change.

Food industry scorecard

The Tasmanian Food Industry ScoreCard is a method of describing what is a highly diversified industry with many market segments.

National Meat Industry Scholarship Scheme

The meat industry funds scholarships to encourage research in the meat industry, attract people to work in the industry and provide opportunities for workers already in the industry to progress their careers.

State Library of Tasmania

State Library of Tasmania website with links to the online library catalogue, reference and research services.

TAFE Tasmania

TAFE Tasmania provides vocational education and training to an internationally recognised standard and is the largest registered training organisation in the State.

The people in dairy

The resources on this site are designed especially for dairy farmers to get the best outcomes from the people in their business.