Kaupapa Hirahira Highlights

A new report highlights the issues around retention for the industry. 

Bridging the Gap: Introducing the Arboriculture industry to our workforce development plans 

New micro-credentials and skill standards have been published by NZQA and are available for use by training providers.

Our Māori Workforce Development Plan for the food and fibre sector

Adopting agritech is estimated to increase food and fibre export earnings by $9.7 billion.  

Otago Polytechnic's sports turf management education programme provides full pathway to employment in the industry

Since April 2023, Muka Tangata has been working to review and develop qualifications, standards and micro-credentials.

A summary of each industry's moderation and quality assurance performance and activities for the past 12 months is now available.

We’ve been getting to know the Forestry industry and education and training providers

Muka Tangata has launched two simultaneous qualification development projects for all food and fibre Entry Level and Agriculture qualifications, standards and micro-credentials.

Just over 100,000 women work in our food and fibre sector, 1/3 of the total workforce.

The Level 5 micro-credentials will make up part of the accreditation for Irrigation NZ’s Blue Tick.