Applications for the Sunbeam Future Farmer Fund will close on April 30.

The fund has been developed in conjunction with Rural Skills Australia to give young Australians a start on the land and enable them to develop their practical skills.

Sunbeam has partnered with Rural Skills Australia in an effort to provide support for an ailing skills base and a vocation that gives young people living in rural Australia a start in the farming industry.

The training program will match farmers with young Australians who are currently or are considering participating in a full-time, part-time or school-based Australian apprenticeship in production horticulture.

It will enable the apprentice to develop their practical skills on the land and receive a Level II Certificate in Production Horticulture.

For application forms or to learn more about the Sunbeam Future Farmers Fund, visit www.sunbeamfoods.com.au