The labor force in agriculture is declining and has been for some time. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, there are around 2.4 million farm positions that need to be filled each year, yet the number of workers is drastically decreasing. The shortages are caused by several factors. According to the agriculture bureau, immigrants from South America and Mexico
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European farming has been hit by an increase in flooding, drought, and heatwaves in recent years. The climate crisis is already causing economic losses for farmers and the agricultural sector and, without intervention, it’s set to get even worse. There’s no doubt about the science. “In Europe and around the world, the level of risks for the food system, functioning
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It’s well known by now that most of Europe’s agricultural land is in the hands of greying farmers: More than half of farmland is managed by farmers over 55, while only 6% of the total land area is managed by farmers under 35.But while the looming threat of generational renewal has taken centre stage in policy discussions, another kind of
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Through its AgriCareers roadshows, Food For Mzansi has ignited the aspirations of over 90 000 learners nationwide, encouraging them to explore diverse careers within South Africa’s agricultural sector. This impactful outcome has impressed leaders in agricultural education, praising the publication for inspiring future farmers, managers, researchers, extension officers, and economists. Key stakeholders who contributed significantly to the success of the
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Fastest growing industries with the most in-demand skills In the below table the details about the growing industries, eligible occupations, salaries offered, number of job vacancies and immigration paths are given in detailed Industry No. of job vacancies Eligible occupations Average salaries offered Immigration paths Healthcare 1,43,800 Registered NursesDoctorsPhysiciansDentistsCare Takers $75000- $123,017 Express EntryFederal Skilled Trades ProgramBritish Columbia PNPAlberta PNPOntario
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The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) defines a family farm as … an agricultural holding which is managed and operated by a household and where farm labour is largely supplied by that household. Family farms are by far the most common type of farm in the European Union (EU), encompassing a wide range of agricultural holdings (hereafter referred to as farms): from small, semi-subsistence
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With skyrocketing energy prices, labour shortages, climate change and a rapidly rising global population, farming is a sector under pressure. Agritech has a significant role to play in addressing these challenges; however startups in Europe can be limited by space, capital and access to talent. Established markets in North America could be the answer to cultivating change — with more funding options,
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In 2020, approximately 4.5% of the EU’s total employment, an estimated 9.4 million people, worked within the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector. The vast majority, or 4.2% of total employment, worked in agriculture. The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector continues to be a significant source of employment, particularly in eastern and southern EU countries. Looking at the NUTS 3 regional
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North American and European agriculture leaders came together in Prince Edward Island recently for the North American European Union Agriculture Conference. Held every two years, this year’s event attracted approximately 280 representatives from European Union (EU) member states, as well as Canada, Mexico and the United States. Although farmers in Canada or Mexico farm under different circumstances than their counterparts in
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Agriculture and Agri-Food is one of five occupational sectors that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has chosen to prioritize through Express Entry category-based draws in 2023. In an attempt to aid key employment sectors with some of the largest labour market gaps in this country, IRCC introduced category-based selection draws for Express Entry earlier this year. These draws, the
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