Finding both specialized and general agricultural labor. Every year in Italy there is a shortage of around 200 thousand workers in the agricultural sector. Recruiting represents a great challenge for companies. For this reason, Confagricoltura, the first trade association in the sector, has decided to focus on technology and innovation by creating ConfagriJob, the digital service for finding personnel in agriculture. Developed in collaboration with the Umana Group, one of the main operators of human resources services, and with Indeed, the largest online recruitment platform in Italy, ConfagriJob was presented last week at Palazzo della Valle, in Rome, by the three project partners in the presence of Francesco Lollobrigida, Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry.
The service allows agricultural businesses, supported by the provincial unions of Confagricoltura, to publish job advertisements on a series of platforms with high attractive potential “indeed.com”“cving.com” (company of the Umana Group) and “confagrijob.it” – which cover the entire Italian territory. Thanks to Artificial Intelligence, applications are filtered before being sent to companies so as to facilitate the matching of supply and demand. Throughout the process, the staff of the local offices of the Confederation remain available to companies via Hubfarm, the Confagricoltura digital platform.
In Campania, according to data released by Confagricoltura, 100 thousand units would be needed to satisfy the demand for labor in agriculture, but the number of people employed does not exceed 70 thousand. Therefore, around 30 thousand workers are missing to satisfy the demands of the primary sector, which has a strategic role in the regional economic panorama.
“The agricultural sector – he explains Fabrizio Marzano, president of Confagricoltura Campania – faces a significant challenge in terms of employment: the average age of the employees is very high, around 50 years, and there is an urgent need for manpower. It is essential to create the conditions so that those who wish to come to work in Italy from other countries can do so more easily.”
Measures must therefore be adopted to encourage the acquisition of specific skills, through adequate training courses and regularization programs for migrants arriving in Italy. “This approach – claims Marzano – would also contribute to combating the phenomenon of gangmastering, transforming this need into an opportunity for everyone. It should be remembered that, in Campania, companies no longer operate exclusively in the seasonal sector. However, in certain periods of the year, foreign labor becomes essential to manage seasonal peaks, guaranteeing crucial support to increase production and improve the competitiveness of the sector”.
We then need to facilitate an effective connection between businesses and workers. And this is the purpose for which Confagricoltura created ConfagriJob. “Confagricoltura – concluded Marzano – stands alongside businesses to support them, identifying innovative, accessible and easy-to-use tools to provide effective solutions. ConfagriJob was born with this objective, making use of the expertise of two excellences in the field of human resources, and joins Hubfarm, the digital platform where the needs of companies and the support provided by our local offices meet.”
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**How does ConfagriJob address the concern that technological solutions might exacerbate existing inequalities in the agricultural labour market, potentially disadvantaging workers without digital literacy or access?**
## Interview: Addressing Italy’s Agricultural Labor Shortage with ConfagriJob
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’re discussing Italy’s pressing need for agricultural labour and exploring a new digital solution, ConfagriJob, designed to bridge this gap. Joining us are two key figures: **[Guest 1 Name & Title]**, representing Confagricoltura, and **[Guest 2 Name & Title]**, an expert in agricultural labour market trends.
**Section 1: The Scope of the Challenge**
* **Interviewer:** Let’s begin by understanding the scale of the problem. The article mentions a shortage of 200,000 agricultural workers annually in Italy. [Guest 1], could you elaborate on the impact of this shortage on Italian agriculture? What industries or regions are most affected?
* **Interviewer:** [Guest 2], you’ve dedicated your career to studying labour trends in agriculture. Can you offer some insight into the factors contributing to this shortage? Are there demographic shifts, economic factors, or other reasons at play?
**Section 2: Introducing ConfagriJob: A Digital Solution**
* **Interviewer:** Confagricoltura has launched ConfagriJob as a response to this challenge. [Guest 1], can you explain the vision behind this initiative? What are the key features of ConfagriJob and how does it leverage technology to address the labour shortage?
* **Interviewer:** [Guest 2], from your perspective as an industry expert, what potential does a platform like ConfagriJob hold in attracting much-needed workers to the agricultural sector?
**Section 3: Finding the Right Fit: Matching Supply and Demand**
* **Interviewer:** The article mentions that ConfagriJob utilizes Artificial Intelligence to filter applications. [Guest 1], how does this AI technology work in practice? Does it help ensure a better match between the skills of workers and the needs of employers?
* **Interviewer:** [Guest 2], how can we ensure that ConfagriJob effectively reaches both potential workers, including those from abroad, and agricultural businesses across Italy? What strategies can be implemented to maximize its impact?
**Section 4: Beyond Technology: Addressing Underlying Issues**
* **Interviewer:** Fabrizio Marzano, president of Confagricoltura Campania, highlights the need for training and regularization programs for migrant workers. [Guest 1], could you elaborate on Confagricoltura’s vision for addressing these issues?
* **Interviewer:** [Guest 2], what are some other potential policy solutions that could complement ConfagriJob and help create a more sustainable workforce for Italian agriculture in the long term?
**Conclusion:**
* **Interviewer:** Thank you both for sharing your insights on this vital issue. ConfagriJob offers a promising start in tackling Italy’s agricultural labour shortage. It’s clear that a multifaceted approach involving technology, training, and policy changes will be necessary to ensure a thriving agricultural sector for years to come.
**Note:** Remember to encourage a dynamic and engaging conversation between the guests, allowing them to build on each other’s viewpoints and delve deeper into the complexities of the topic.
