Rising start-up costs deterring aspiring south-west Victorian farmers as initiative aims to attract new workers

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Updated July 4 2022 - 11:21pm, first published March 21 2022 - 6:00pm
BIG LEAP: Macarthur farmer Hamish Wortley, 19, plans on continuing in the industry but for some entering the sector for the first time there are obstacles to overcome. Picture: Morgan Hancock
BIG LEAP: Macarthur farmer Hamish Wortley, 19, plans on continuing in the industry but for some entering the sector for the first time there are obstacles to overcome. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Young people across Victoria's south-west say high start-up costs are keeping the next generation of dairy farmers away from the industry, but one initiative is aiming to change that.

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Jessica Greenan

Journalist

Journalist at The Warrnambool Standard covering both Moyne Shire and Corangamite Shire Council. Sometimes court. Special interest in all things environment.

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