12 Jun 2020

Making the move to an agriculture career

From Afternoons, 1:50 pm on 12 June 2020

People who've lost their jobs during the Covid-19 downturn could find themselves driving tractors on the back blocks of Southland.The Southern Institute of Technology is kicking off a six-week Agricultural Contractor course next week.It's hoped people who've lost jobs, particularly in the tourism sector - will take the chance to retrain. President of Rural Contractors New Zealand David Kean talks to Jesse about the career change.

Lambs enjoying a burst of spring sunshine.

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