Enrolments at one college in Western Victoria are at a 30-year high
Demand has more than doubled for the University of Queensland's Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree in 2021, with 50 places offered compared to 22 offers in 2019. "I've worked at Longerenong for 30 years, and this is the biggest intake we've had in my time here," principal John Goldsmith said."I think COVID has played a part, because if you look at agriculture, it's been a shining light, particularly compared to tourism, hospitality, retail," he said.
Australian Council of Deans of Agriculture secretary Jim Pratley said the rise in enrolments was across the board. "Agriculture's not plough and cow these days. It's actually high tech and high business … the opportunities are enormous for people with agriculture training," he said.
Of cause it has, that was the Liberal Govt's plan all along. Because for them Australians should only every farm or dig big holes in the ground.
Until the Greens and their climate followers cancel the agricultural sector altogether.