Turnover for farming positions happens at a medium to low rate and this is expected to continue. Significantly more men work in this industry. These trends are expected to continue. It is the largest industry in the Waikato region. Slight growth in current employment is expected to continue over the next three to five years.
Farms are likely to get larger with less farm owners and more farm workers.
Factors such as the economy and international trade, development of new products and mechanisation to meet higher quality standards will continue to affect employment opportunities. Turnover in farming positions happens at a medium rate and this is expected to continue. This trend is expected to continue. Significantly more men work in this industry. However, the number of women is increasing slowly each year.