Author Archives: Harvest Trail Information Service

Have you ever wondered how those beautiful flowers that you buy (or receive) are grown? Australia as a whole has the perfect climate for growing flowers, from tropical conditions in Queensland right down to colder climates in Tasmania. Some of Australia’s most popular flowers are chrysanthemum, roses, gerbera, freesia, peonies and liliums. Favourite colours are […]

The Goulburn Valley Harvest Trail Services office is located on Wyndham Street across from the beautiful Victoria Lake, one of many attractions in the Goulburn Valley. The Goulburn Valley is 2 hours north of Melbourne and only 45 minutes to great fishing spots along the Murray River. Things to do Throughout the town of Shepparton […]

The horticulture sector may have a negative view of Australian workers, but a rethink might be worthwhile because workers who are available now will be better than no workers at all. Some growers have tasted success already. Fact – most horticulture workers are Australian It is a very common lament from farmers, especially in horticulture, […]

BEST Employment provides Harvest Trail Services throughout Southern Queensland and inland Northern NSW. We have two offices located in Stanthorpe and Gatton, however we cover many other towns and areas over this region including Dalveen, Applethorpe, the Summit, Thulimbah, Wyberba, Cottonvale, Severnlea, Glen Aplin, Ballandean, Wallangarra, Texas, Inglewood, Goondiwindi, St George, Toowoomba, Chinchilla, Ipswich, Lowood, […]

While many industries are brought to a grinding halt due to COVID restrictions, horticulture continues to plough on with the need for people to perform critical roles within the industry. MADEC Harvest Trail Services continues to deliver business as usual to both growers and workers through restrictions and lockdowns. MADEC Harvest Trail Services have developed […]

We are pleased to introduce Kristy Banks as our new Queensland State Manager for the Harvest Trail Information Service. Kristy brings with her a wealth of life experience and has several years of direct involvement with horticulture operations and labour coordination. A rural upbringing Growing up in Gisborne in rural Victoria, Kristy got a taste […]

John Petrucci, Petrucci Vineyards MADEC Harvest Trail Services Manager, Mark McAllister caught up with John and Shana Petrucci from Petrucci Vineyards in McLaren Vale to share their background and experiences in the wine grapes industry. How did you find yourself in McLaren Vale? Our family purchased land in McLaren Vale in 1976 and not long […]