Indigenous farmers facing racism in agriculture industry hope to change attitudes

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Less than 1 per cent of Australia's farming workforce identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, but a growing movement is trying to increase opportunities for Indigenous people in the sector.

First Nations-run cattle stations are hoping to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander producers.Less than 1 per cent of Australia's farming workforce identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, but Yawuru woman Ninielia Mills is hoping to change that.

"We pride ourselves on our ability to support quite vulnerable, at-risk youths in our community to gain meaningful employment." She said that was not surprising given her experience following last year's referendum on the Voice to Parliament. "We have so much knowledge to share, but when are we going to start listening to the first Australians?"Meriam Merr man Torres Webb hails from Erub Island in the Torres Strait and works for the CSIRO as an Indigenous research advisor.

"There is a major workforce there. There are Indigenous people out there on country ready to work," he said.When Ms Thompson took over the Turraburra cattle station in 2019 the property had been stripped of much of its native flora due to overstocking.She said reducing stock numbers had led to a rapid improvement in the health of the landscape and improved feed levels for animals.

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