migrant workers

Immigration New Zealand's boss says it's unacceptable staff concerns were ignored.

The Public Service Commission's released its report on the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme, which began after a whistle-blower alerted the Minister to a lack of checks and balances.

The review has found Immigration New Zealand should have done more to minimise migrant exploitation risk, when regulations loosened post-Covid.

MBIE Chief Executive Carolyn Tremain says concerns were first raised internally last April.

"What has occurred here is not good enough, and we're making sure that we have a two-way conversation with people about issues."

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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks with David Magaña, Senior Analyst – Horticulture at RaboResearch/Rabobank. In his role, David is tasked with analyzing the fresh fruit and vegetable industries in the United States and North America. With a rich background in agriculture, David brings extensive experience to his current position. Prior to joining Rabobank, he served as the deputy director of economic research for FIRA – Banco de México, where he conducted in-depth analyses of the agricultural sector for over a decade. David's expertise encompasses various aspects of the agricultural landscape, including ag market integration, consumer trends in fresh produce markets, food security, and food price dynamics. Additionally, he has shared his knowledge and insights as a professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey.

David holds a bachelor's degree, along with a master's degree and a PhD in agricultural economics, all earned from Texas A&M University. His academic background coupled with his practical experience uniquely position him to offer valuable insights into the intersection of agriculture and finance.

Recently, David delivered a compelling presentation at the Association of Agriculture Consultants Conference in Fresno, California, where he provided a comprehensive report on the economy and the state of the industry. Today, we have the pleasure of delving deeper into the current challenges facing producers, particularly in the realm of vegetable and specialty crops, and exploring how these issues reverberate throughout the broader economy.

David Magaña is the Senior Analyst in Horticulture at Rabobank/RaboResearch, specializing in the analysis of the US and North American fresh fruit and vegetable industries. With a distinguished career in agriculture, David's journey began as the deputy director of economic research for FIRA – Banco de México, where he dedicated over a decade to conducting thorough analyses of the agricultural sector. His expertise extends across multiple domains, including ag market integration, consumer behavior in fresh produce markets, food security, and food price dynamics.

In addition to his professional roles, David has contributed to academia as a professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he shared his knowledge and passion for agricultural economics with students. He holds a bachelor's degree, as well as master's and doctoral degrees in agricultural economics, all earned from Texas A&M University.

David's recent presentation at the Association of Agriculture Consultants Conference in Fresno, California, showcased his ability to provide insightful analyses of the economy and industry trends. Today, David joins us to discuss pressing issues facing producers, particularly in vegetable and specialty crops, and to explore their broader implications for the economy. We are honored to welcome David Magaña to our interview, and we eagerly anticipate the valuable insights he will share with us today.

Learn more about RaboResearch visit - https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/home/index.html

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In the wake of the ongoing conflict, Israel is looking to address a major labor shortage by recruiting tens of thousands of Indians at a time when Palestinians who have long played a crucial role in Israeli construction and other sectors are being barred from the country. In this episode of All Things Policy, Carl Jaison speaks to Karishma Mehrotra, South Asia correspondent for The Washington Post on the factors accentuating this development.

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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak talks to Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, about the regulations affecting California and how these regulations tend to move east. Farmers across the nation should pay attention to what could soon end up on their doorstep, Ryan explains why. Ryan also talks about the incredible ag industry in California, and especially in his home county of Fresno. 

Ryan Jacobsen brings a deep-rooted connection to Farm Bureau and a profound understanding of agriculture as the fourth generation of two esteemed Fresno County farm families. With a notable history within the organization, Jacobsen previously held roles as FCFB's governmental affairs coordinator and membership coordinator, beginning his service in 2004. A graduate of California State University, Fresno, he holds a master's degree in business administration and a bachelor's degree in animal science. Jacobsen's academic achievements include serving two terms as associated student body president at Fresno State and receiving recognition as the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Dean's Medalist and Craig School of Business Graduate Dean's Medalist. Currently, he is extensively involved, serving as the president of the Fresno Irrigation District Board of Directors, vice chair of the Kings River Water Association, chair of Fresno County's Agricultural Lands Conservation Committee, and contributing to the boards of California Farmland Trust and the Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation.

Follow Ryan Jacobsen on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjacobsen/

Learn more about Fresno County Farm Bureau at - https://www.fcfb.org/
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak sits down with American Agri-Women Past President Heather Hampton+Knodle to discuss what to expect this year in terms of the election, policy and how to manage the constant barrage of incoming information. 

American Agri-Women is a grass roots organization of women from farms, ranches and agri-business forming a nationwide coalition of state and commodity affiliates and at-large members with a mission to provide networking and leadership development opportunities as we educate each other and the public about issues impacting our ability to feed, fuel and clothe our country and others around the world.

Heather Hampton+Knodle grew up working on her family’s farm near Windsor, Illinois and continues to farm with her husband Brian and their four children in Montgomery County where they grow corn, soybeans, winter wheat and black Angus cattle. Their use of technology informs their efforts to apply regenerative practices across their farm and capture data to improve management. Heather earned her bachelors in agriculture news/editorial with emphasis in geography and economics and the equivalent of a minor in Russian language and area studies from the Univ. of Illinois, including an academic year at the University of Nottingham, England and exchange with St. Petersburg Agricultural Institute in Russia. Her masters work in post-socialist privatization was at University of Illinois Springfield as she launched her communication consulting business that quickly evolved into association management. Heather has served as Executive Director for the Upper Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri Rivers Association and statewide organizations in Illinois as well as the volunteer Past President of Illinois Agri-Women. She was the founding chairman of the public-private Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and the $250 million, 11-county bond authority Central Illinois Economic Development Authority. In her time as an elected official on the Montgomery County Board, she helped leverage $6000 in coal royalty funds into a more than $15 million privately-funded fiberoptic to the premises buildout.

She has been appointed by four governors to serve on the Illinois Governor’s Rural Affairs Council and was reappointed in 2021 by the Federal Communications Commission to serve on the Precision Agriculture Task Force and chair the Examining Current and Future Connectivity Demand Working Group. Heather also serves as Farm Journal Foundation’s Lead Farmer for Illinois to advocate for agricultural research investments and training for smallholder farmers in developing countries. 

Learn more about American Agri-Women at https://americanagriwomen.org.

Read the NY ruling mentioned in the discussion here - https://regs.health.ny.gov/sites/default/files/proposed-regulations/Investigation%20of%20Communicable%20Disease%3B%20Isolation%20and%20Quarantine.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3Z-HBjs_0qyCJPgx9FjxQdhPMs5_xDtOOTRnEsjO7ksecn4GC8qUA3uXg

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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight we share an episode of the Rural Sales Show, hosted by St. John Craner of Agrarian, based in New Zealand. St. John invited Chrissy on the show to discuss marketing automation, and how it can be leveraged in agriculture based companies. They also discuss how important it is to have a strategic plan when exhibiting at farm shows. so you're actually generating customers not just spending money.

St John has over 25 years of corporate sales and marketing agency experience in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand working for the likes of McCann Erickson, Young & Rubicam and Westpac. He comes from a farming family in the UK and is a Lincoln University Kellogg scholar.

His current focus is in sales coaching, helping rural companies and agribusinesses bridge the gap between sales and marketing with an emphasis on supporting the buyer’s buying process (learning to speak the buyer’s language) vs traditional, self-serving selling. Though he has mastered the rural sales space, St John’s expertise in teaching sales teams world-wide how human-centered psychology changes the selling process is universally applicable. St John has advised leading agribusiness companies such as John Deere, Vodafone, Bayer, DeLaval, DLF Seeds, Gallagher and World Wide Sires.

Agrarian is New Zealand’s most trusted rural sales and marketing training company, dedicated exclusively to the business of agribusiness. Agrarians help agribusiness grow using digital strategies, marketing campaigns, sales training, and farmer panel research. This positions them better in their marketplace to uphold margin and sell more products for more revenue to more customers more of the time.

Learn more at - https://www.agrarian.co.nz
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St. John Craner - www.linkedin.com/in/stjohncraner
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🌟 This week we recap the insightful panel discussion on agricultural technology: "Things Growers Want to Know Before Deciding to Purchase an AgTech Automation Solution" at the FIRA USA Conference in September 2023.

After evaluating multiple solutions, the grower is ready to move towards a purchase decision. What happens now? Usually there's a field trial where baseline is captured and change measured to confirm it delivers as expected. The details of the purchase are worked through - will it be a direct sale or a channel sale through a partner, and will it be an equipment purchase, a lease, or an as-a-service subscription style purchase? Who is going to support the product and what functionality exists now and what will be added later and when? What kind of ROI expectations do large growers have (i.e. what kind of payback period are they targeting), and how do those map to other growers and smaller growers?

🌱 The Journey from Evaluation to Purchase Decision:
Discover the pivotal steps growers take after evaluating multiple AgTech solutions. Our panelists, including Bartley Walker and Josh Roberts, shared their experiences navigating the path to the final purchase decision.

🚜 Insights into Field Trials:
Get a closer look at the dynamics of field trials, where baseline data is captured and changes are measured to ensure the effectiveness of chosen AgTech solutions. The panelists provided valuable insights into making field trials impactful.

💡 Intricacies of the Purchase Process:
Explore the intricacies involved in the purchase process – from deciding on a direct sale or a channel sale through a partner to choosing between equipment purchase, lease, or an as-a-service subscription. Learn from the experiences of industry leaders.

🛠️ Product Support and Functionality:
Find out who supports the product post-purchase and gain insights into the existing functionalities. Our panelist, Josh Ruiz addressed questions about product support and future enhancements.

📈 Decoding ROI Expectations:
Dive into the nuanced world of ROI expectations, understanding how large growers set payback periods and how these expectations align with those of smaller growers. Gain a comprehensive understanding from our expert panel.

Expert Panelists:
🌾 Bartley Walker | President | Pacific Ag Rental
🌾 Josh Roberts | President | Triangle Farms
🌾 Josh Ruiz | Sr. Director of Ag Technology and Innovation | Duda Farm Fresh Foods
🌾 With Moderator Chrissy Wozniak | Founder | North American Ag

Relive the thought-provoking discussion that unfolded on September 20th, offering valuable insights and empowering attendees to successfully navigate the complex landscape of AgTech adoption.

Stay tuned for future events and continue your journey into the world of ag tech with insights from our expert panelists!

Learn more about FIRA USA at fira-usa.com
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This week we feature The Impact Farming Show, where host Tracy Brunet discusses the many current attacks on agriculture with Chrissy Wozniak of North American Ag.

Many farmers cannot help but notice that agriculture and our farming practices are increasingly in the spotlight with each passing day.
We all see and hear the headlines.

Sustainability, ESGs, property rights, water and wildlife preservation efforts, carbon concerns, fertilizer reductions, animal rights, lab-grown "meats", plant-based “meats,” and the list goes on and on.
Being in the public eye, and the constant uncertainty that comes from being in the spotlight, has many farmers concerned about the future of farming.

Tracy and Chrissy tackle many of these subjects in a great conversation about policy and its growing impact on agriculture. In this episode:

•Chrissy shares more about her platform, her mission, and why agriculture policy has become an ever-increasing passion for her personally and professionally.
•She shares more about American Agri Women, her involvement, and the work this group of amazing women is doing to represent the best interests of the agriculture industry with our elected officials.
•Tracy and Chrissy chat about how there are several agriculture policies with growing momentum right now and how many of these policies are not even on the radar for most farmers. In this episode, Chrissy focuses on four policies that every farmer should know about.
•Have you heard of ESGs? Many farmers have not. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, and Chrissy shares how this impacts our industry.
•As farmers, the land is near and dear to our hearts; without it, we cannot farm. Chrissy shares more about property and water rights policies and encroachments that have been and are currently making waves in the USA and around the World.
•For anyone involved in the agriculture industry, it is no surprise when Chrissy shares that there is an attack on animal agriculture. Between PETA, vegans, and other animal rights activists…animal agriculture has been in the public eye for many years. However, Chrissy goes on to share that our current threats may be coming from within the government. You will not want to miss this.
•Last but not least are fertilizer restrictions. This topic made headlines a while back with the government’s declaration that farmers must reduce their fertilizer usage by 30%. While the conversation seems to have died down for now, this battle is far from over.
•Chrissy shares some final parting thoughts on agriculture policy and whether or not farmers should be concerned. She also shares a few tips for farmers if they want to learn more or get involved.

If you are a farmer, you don’t want to miss this episode!

Impact Farming, a video and audio show dedicated to helping Canadian farmers excel in the business of farming. Our goal with this show is to introduce our audience to the people and ideas that are going to make an impact on their farm business. Host Tracy Brunet chats with today’s most successful farm advisors and industry leaders to bring our audience the best and most important ideas. This show is designed to bring Canadian farmers impactful farm business information that can be consumed on the go.

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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Israeli Dairy Management Specialist Tsur Hadar, who has been assisting in the recovery efforts on one of the 13 dairy farms brutally attacked in the October 7th terrorist attack near the Gaza Strip. Tsur tells the story of the kibbutz owned dairy farm on that day, and how life in Israel has changed forever. He gives his insight into the attack and how he feels about the mainstream media coverage. 

He also explains Israel’s incredible agriculture industry. Israel is a global leader in agricultural technology, and is a testament to human ingenuity and technological innovation overcoming challenging environmental conditions in regions that were once considered unsuitable for agriculture.

With a BSc. in Agriculture Science, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, Tsur Hadar has led an incredible life immersed in agriculture. From his roots on Kibbutz Shefayim where he managed a 1000 head dairy farm, to heading out to manage 1100 head dairy farm in Northern Italy. After returning to Israel he worked as consultant and chief dairy nutritionist for large dairy companies. 

Learn more about Tsur and connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsurhadar/

#october7 #farming #agriculture

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”The UDHR is the heart and soul of the United Nations”

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is clear that "all organs of society" need to respect human rights, and Eleanor Roosevelt spoke about making these rights a reality "on the farm, in the factory and in the office".  

As we mark 75 years of the UDHR, how has this foundation of human rights guided and improved the fulfilment of worker rights?

In this episode of Voices, IHRB’s CEO John Morrison sits down with Sharan Burrow, former General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation, to get a trade unionist perspective on the UDHR’s legacy to improve conditions for workers, in particular for women and marginalised groups, and how collective bargaining and freedom of association are still critical.

In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with guest & speaker at this year's Unconventional Ag Conference, David Hightower, of the Hightower Report.  David lends his insight into the economy as we wrap up 2023.

Where will interest rates go? When to purchase fertilizer? What opportunities are there for producers? David Hightower discusses each of these and more in this Ag Spotlight episode. 

David Hightower is a founding principal of The Hightower Report, a commodity research and information firm specializing in high quality futures research and analysis for individual investors, brokers, commercial producers, farmers and end users. The Hightower Report publishes one of the most widely read daily commodity wires in the world and has become a highly utilized industry consulting service with many utilizing their primary commodity research coverage. 

A keen eye on the complex interaction of the world markets insures that Mr. Hightower thoroughly examines the financial, agricultural and geopolitical situations around the globe. This in turn allows his company to provide analysis and commentary on a wide variety of markets, ranging from grains to livestock, precious metals, stock indices, bonds, currencies and the energy complex. 

Learn more about the Hightower Report at https://www.hightowerreport.com/

#finance #farming #agriculture

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Across the Rocky Mountains Sheep Herders from places as diverse as Greece to Scotland and The Basque Region to Peru have left messages and drawings on Aspen Trees.

We talk with Dr. Alison Krögel about some of the 300 aspen carvings she has documented and the deeper meanings and connections she's found in them at times. Please check out her website The Aspen Archives  to learn more and see pictures of some of them.

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In August, a wave of police raids sent a chill through Russia’s migrant communities. By all appearances, the authorities were trying to track down draft-age men from Central Asia who had recently acquired Russian citizenship but failed to complete their mandatory military registration.

Officers in multiple cities handed out military summonses on the spot and dragged migrant workers off to enlistment offices by force. There, they ran the risk of ending up like the hundreds of other Central Asians recruited to fight alongside Russian soldiers and work in occupied regions of Ukraine. 

These police raids were at the center of a recent story published by Meduza’s weekly long-reads newsletter, The Beet. For more on Russia’s covert efforts to conscript newly naturalized citizens and migrant workers from Central Asia, The Beet editor Eilish Hart spoke to the story’s author, freelance journalist Sher Khashimov, and researcher Temur Umarov, a fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center in Berlin. 

Timestamps for this episode:

• (2:25) What do we know about the recent police raids targeting migrant workers from Central Asia?
• (6:00) What Russian officials are saying about naturalized citizens
• (8:54) How do migrant workers view the recent police raids and shifts in official rhetoric?
• (11:33) Why is Russia such a popular destination for migrant workers from Central Asia, even in wartime?
• (19:19) Why might acquiring Russian citizenship appeal to migrant workers?
• (28:36) Are Russia’s recruitment efforts damaging ties with Central Asian countries?

Как поддержать нашу редакцию — даже если вы в России и вам очень страшно

We sat down with Alistair who gave us a glimpse of a story less told in Singapore - designing the living spaces of migrant workers. If they tirelessly help us build our homes, then someone ought to help them build theirs, even if it's temporal. That's where Alistair and Agency came in. It was such an eye-opening chat that we're super excited to share this with everyone else! Hope you enjoy this. 😌

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Timestamp:

(00:00) Intro

(01:20) About Alistair & Brief (not underwear)

(05:49) How the project started and problem space

(10:33) Reductive terms: "Dorms" and "Migrant Workers" 

(13:15) Running through the design process 

(15:17) Ali's observation of dormitories and eye-openers

(24:49) Post-research: How the team synthesizes problems and observations

(29:46) 3 big guiding design principles to harmonize solutions 

(36:54) More solutions that was prototyped

(46:48) Post-project checkpoints

(47:55) Dormitory managers, owners, and Google ratings?!

(53:28) Summary & what's next

(56:37) What's keeping Ali excited these days

(59:20) Ali's GTMS

(01:03:45) Adilah's GTMS

(01:08:20) Hsuan's GTMS

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Notes/references we made in this episode:

Alistair's GTMS: Oasis@Outram

Adilah's GTMS: Behavioural Sink Theory

Hsuan's GTMS: 12 Favourite Problems

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Behind the voices:

Alistair - Brief | LinkedIn

Adilah - Website | LinkedIn

Hsuan - Website | LinkedIn

Feel free reach us @KiasuDesignLife over at Instagram, where we hold post-release discussions with our supportive listeners ♥️ or email us at kiasudesignlife@gmail.com.

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Behind Kiasu Design Life:

Adilah - Website | LinkedIn

Hsuan - Website | LinkedIn

Labour's announced changes for migrant workers are being described as a soft cushion at the bottom of a cliff.  

The package includes basic financial support to help with accommodation and essential living costs. 

The Government also plans to remove 90-day trial periods for employers utilising the Accredited Employer Work Visa. 

Employment lawyer Aaron Martin told Kate Hawkesby that the changes won't be much help at all, as most migrants arrive with no job.  

He says the 90-day trial period isn't the problem, the problem is the Government's visa system. 

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Help and support for exploited migrants will be delivered in a new Government scheme.

The Government has confirmed a package of basic financial support, for accommodation and essential living costs.

It plans to stop 90-day trial periods for employers using the Accredited Employer Work Visa.

Immigration Minister Andrew Little says they're tightening the scheme meant to fill gaps by letting businesses employ offshore.

"The vast majority of employers are doing exactly that, they're doing a good job. There is a small number, a very small minority who seem to have found an opportunity to scam others."

Little says investigations into employers are underway.

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Help and support for exploited migrants will be delivered in a new Government scheme.

The Government has confirmed a package of basic financial support, for accommodation and essential living costs.

It plans to stop 90-day trial periods for employers using the Accredited Employer Work Visa.

Immigration Minister Andrew Little says they're tightening the scheme meant to fill gaps by letting businesses employ offshore.

"The vast majority of employers are doing exactly that, they're doing a good job. There is a small number, a very small minority who seem to have found an opportunity to scam others."

Little says investigations into employers are underway.

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‘We could build a future with shared prosperity’

Migration has become a highly politicised issue. Yet labour mobility is hugely important to the future health of the global economy.  

OECD countries are rapidly ageing and unfilled jobs cost the global economy 3 - 7 billion dollars every day.  At the same time, migration is one of the most powerful anti-poverty tools in the world today, with benefits from remittances - the money that migrant workers send back to their origin countries - far outstripping foreign aid.  

Voices host Deborah Sagoe and Carmen Pedraza from IHRB’s migrant workers programme, hear from Rebekah Smith, the Executive Director at Labour Mobility Partnerships.  Lamp is an organisation that believes in the power of movement to address some of the biggest issues we face in the global economy. 

Rebekah shares some startling statistics on the benefits that labour mobility brings to both origin and receiving countries.  

She and Carmen also discuss the best ways to address these issues, given the major challenges that exist in current migration systems, and where as a migration community, we can help.  

Rebekah will be appearing as the keynote speaker at The Global Forum for Responsible Recruitment.  To find out more head to: 

gfrr.org

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