COVID-19 and lower fees help drive rise in demand for university agriculture degrees
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At Longerenong College near Horsham, first-year student enrolments are up 66 per cent on last year.
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Universities across Australia are enjoying a big spike in enrolments in agricultural science courses, as young people take advantage of lower fees and good job prospects.
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Enrolments at one college in Western Victoria are at a 30-year high
Students say a career in agriculture is more appealing after seeing the sector thrive during COVID-19
While COVID-19 trampled on most sectors of the economy last year, agriculture has thrived and young people are looking at the industry with fresh enthusiasm.
At a time when universities are desperate to fill the void left by international students caused by the pandemic, there's been a spike in enrolments in agricultural science courses as young Australians take advantage of lower fees and good job prospects.