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A RECENT survey conducted by specialist recruiter Agricultural Appointments explored employer attitudes and experiences toward hiring skilled migrants in the Australian agribusiness sector, amid ongoing labour shortages.

While meat processing is the most obvious industry sector where migrant labour is being utilised in Australia, other sectors including lotfeeding and production are also adopting migrant labour in greater numbers.

The overall finding from the survey was that while barriers and misconceptions persist, skilled migrants bring significant value to Australian agribusiness when provided with proper support and opportunities.

Here are some of the key findings:

Perceptions and Concerns:

Many employers hold misconceptions that skilled migrants may struggle to integrate due to cultural differences, language barriers, or a lack of local industry knowledge. About 64pc believed these perceptions limit employment opportunities for migrants. Some also see Australian agribusiness as too unique for overseas skills to transfer easily.

Hiring Experience:

Despite these concerns, 68pc of respondents had hired or worked with skilled migrants. The main challenges faced were language and cultural differences, plus visa or administrative hurdles — rather than gaps in technical ability.

Employers noted migrants generally adapt well once given the chance.

Benefits Reported:

Employers who had hired skilled migrants highlighted major advantages, including a strong work ethic, adaptability, and help in filling critical labour shortages. Diversity of ideas and perspectives was also valued.

Integration Support:

Successful integration was often supported through language coaching, team interaction, and mentorship. Employers observed that initial challenges were outweighed by the long-term benefits of having skilled, motivated, and diverse teams.

Click here to access Agricultural Appointments’ full survey report.