Worker Profile – Dennis Hayton

MADEC recently caught up with Dennis while working in Coffs Harbour at a berry packing shed and berry collection store.  We wanted to hear about Dennis’ experience transitioning from previous employment which he held for 15 years and then moved into horticulture work.  Dennis has lived in Coffs Harbour for 20 years and came across […]

Worker Profile – Gary Francis

LOCALS SHOWING COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO OUR FARMERS MADEC Harvest Trail Services caught up with Gary Francis who is a local South Aussie at one of the many vineyards that Gary has worked at across McLaren Vale in South Australia.  McLaren Vale, is only 45 minutes from Adelaide, boasts more than 80 cellar door and […]

Commodity in focus – Flowers

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 […]

Shepparton Harvest Trail Services Office

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 […]

Office/Region Profile – BEST Employment

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, […]

Grower Profile – BLOKKER PTY LTD

MADEC Harvest Trail Services Manager, Louann Terry, visited Maarten Blokker who is Managing Director/Owner of Blokker Pty Ltd who are a progressive flower and bulk grower specialising in year round production of Freesia, Dutch Iris and Canna Lily.  Maarten took the time out of his very busy day to give us an insight into his […]

Commodity in focus – Flowers

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 […]

Office Profile: Shepparton Harvest Trail Services Office

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 […]

Australian workers – they’re available now

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, […]

Office/Region Profile – BEST Employment

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, […]