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Canada announces first-ever category-based selection invitations for newcomers with work experience in agriculture and agri-food

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced changes to Express Entry through category-based selection on May 31, 2023. These changes will help address labour shortages and support economic goals by inviting candidates with specific work experience or French language ability to apply for permanent residence.The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and

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Do I need a degree to work in the agriculture industry?

While some positions require degrees, many entry-level jobs can be obtained with on-the-job training or vocational programs. However, having a relevant degree in agriculture or a related field can significantly enhance your career prospects. AgriHiring.com: AgriHiring.com is an excellent platform for job seekers in the agriculture sector, offering a wide range of entry-level positions and resources to help you start

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What are some common career paths in agriculture and farming?

In agriculture and farming, common career paths include farm management, agronomy (crop management), animal husbandry, agricultural engineering, agribusiness management, agricultural education, and agricultural research. These paths offer a diverse range of opportunities to suit various interests and skills. AgriHiring.com: AgriHiring.com is an excellent platform for job seekers in the agriculture sector, offering a wide range of entry-level positions and resources

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The Farm Labor Shortage in Europe: A Continent-Wide Concern

Challenges Europe, with its diverse agriculture sector spanning from vineyards in France to dairy farms in the Netherlands, faces a continent-wide farm labor shortage. This shortage has implications for food production, supply chains, and the overall agricultural economy. Solutions 1.Cross-Border Labor Mobility : Promoting cross-border labor mobility within the EU can help address labor shortages by allowing seasonal workers from

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Agri-Food Pilot Undergoes Two Changes to Better Fulfill Canada Labor Needs

On August 18, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced two changes to its Agri-Food Pilot program to help address Canada’s labor needs.  These firstly include the expansion of open work permit access to family members of all participants in the Pilot, and secondly the announcement that IRCC is accepting union reference letters to attest to a candidate’s work experience as

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Cambridge-based Fieldwork Robotics harvest €1.7 million to help solve the farm workers shortage problem

Farms in Europe, and worldwide, are suffering from a continuous and worsening shortage of workers. In the UK, this problem has been exacerbated by Covid-19, Brexit, the war in Ukraine and high employment levels in competing sectors, with the National Farmers’ Union suggesting that as much as £60m of food will be left to rot on farms this year due

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Cambridge-based Fieldwork Robotics harvest €1.7 million to help solve the farm workers shortage problem

Farms in Europe, and worldwide, are suffering from a continuous and worsening shortage of workers. In the UK, this problem has been exacerbated by Covid-19, Brexit, the war in Ukraine and high employment levels in competing sectors, with the National Farmers’ Union suggesting that as much as £60m of food will be left to rot on farms this year due

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How To Immigrate To Canada As An Agricultural Contractor Or Farm Supervisor

Farms throughout Canada are forecast to suffer a labour shortage over the next eight years with too few agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors to do the tough job of ensuring enough food is produced. The federal Canada jobs hunting and career-planning Job Bank website is forecasting a shortfall of 5,900 of these workers from now to 2031. ”New job openings arising

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