Dr Michael Santhanam-Martin
Senior Lecturer (Agriculture Production Systems)
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
20 Scholarly works
8 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Tracing young people's entry and retention in the Australian agriculture sector: A longitudinal analysis of rural employment pathways
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2026.1040102026
Journal article
Unlocking Industry Views for Effective Redlegged Earth Mite Resistance Management
DOI: 10.3390/arthropoda40100022025
Journal article
Revisiting the concept of ‘decent work’ for agriculture
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2025.1038722025
Journal article
Farm transformation in the context of climate change: Beyond the incremental-transformational divide
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2025.1036282023
Research grants (other domestic)
How to Face the Agricultural Workforce Challenges: Advancing the Concept of Job Quality to the Agricultural Industry
2022
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Securing the Next Generation in Farming and Food Careers
2021
Research contracts (non-grants)
Demonstrating the Benefits of Building Capability and Capacity in Extension Delivery in the Vegetable Industry
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2025
Journal article
Review: Attracting and retaining a farm workforce for the pork industry
DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2025.1016702024
Journal article
Elaborating decent work for agriculture: Job experiences and workforce retention in the Australian orchard industry
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2024.1033302021
Journal article
The Work Assessment Method shows potential to improve performance and social sustainability on Australian dairy farms
DOI: 10.1071/AN204382019
Journal article
Working with stuckness: lessons from an intervention to support intergenerational transitions on Australian dairy farms
DOI: 10.1080/02255189.2018.15173022019
Book Chapter
Vulnerability Amidst Plenty? Food Security and Climate Change in Australia
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-77878-5_212018
Conference Proceedings
Making “middle managers”: workforce development for agricultural industries in transition
RECENT PROJECTS
2018
Internal Research Grant
Understanding the Enablers and Barriers to Successful Career Paths For Permanent Employees in the Goulburn Murray Horticulture Industry
2017
Research Contracts
Managing Fruit Fly Regional Grants Program - Box Hill Institute TAFE