The Food and Fibre sector claims the education system is letting it down. 

Leaders from farming, forestry, horticulture, and seafood have joined forces to launch a Food and Fibre Workforce Capability Strategy. 

They’re pushing for tertiary education reform —with an employer-led, work-based learning model— to match real industry demands. 

Horticulture NZ Chief Executive Kate Scott told Mike Hosking the current model isn't working. 

She says it tends to favour the volume of learners rather than the value. 

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