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Grain growers need seasonal labour too TThe grains industry in Australia is large, even on a world scale. Most seasons we are well within the top ten producers of wheat, and with our small domestic market we are closer to number five in the list of largest exporters. Not all about wheat Of course wheat […]
Author Archives: Harvest Trail Information Service
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Jun
Have you heard of WWOOF? No, it’s not a dog with a stutter, it’s a program designed to connect organic farms with people happy to provide volunteer labour in exchange for board, education and cultural exchange. What is WWOOF? Some people keen on sustainability may seek a different working experience than on traditional farms, and […]
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MADEC Renmark caught up with Craig Best from Pomona Farming who provided a brief update on the business. He also described how MADEC’s Harvest Trail Services office assists with the recruitment of employees at Pomona Farming. How long have you been at Pomona Farming and how did you get into the horticultural industry? I grew […]
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May
May
Despite the fact that Australia has managed the COVID-19 situation well, we see how easy it is for breakouts to occur, and they continue to do so. It is no time for complacency and it is alarming to hear that many agricultural workplaces do not have a COVID-19 health management plan in place. There continues […]
Despite early news of significant changes to the Fair Work Act, on 23 March 2021 both houses of Parliament passed a stripped back version of the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2021 – the ‘IR Omnibus Bill’. The Government retained only Schedule 1 of the Bill, which addresses changes to casual employment. […]
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May
Based in the heart of Bundaberg along Electra Street, the office provides assistance to local growers with their labour needs by sourcing Australian residents and visa holders who are eager to engage in harvest work. Servicing the Wide Bay region which also includes an outreach site at Gayndah, Latarah Heming (above), Harvest Office Manager, travels […]
Originally from Wollongong, NSW, Cathie Downie started her Harvest Work in beautiful Coffs Harbour. Her intention was to look for any type of work while travelling Australia in her well-equipped van. Cathie’s thought process was to start with hospitality so she completed her RSA certificate (Responsible Service of Alcohol). While listening to the news one […]
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The Fair Work Ombudsman. Know your rights working in the horticulture industry. Knowing your work rights can be confusing and difficult to navigate at times. Fortunately the Australian Government has made resources available to assist workers and employers alike understand their rights within the workplace. The Fair Work Ombudsman was founded as part of Australia’s […]
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Mark Horsfall from Horsfall’s Cardross Vineyard tells us about his business and how MADEC Harvest Trail Services helped recruit the right people to carry out his business. MADEC thank Mark for his valuable time as he was heavily involved with harvesting and was still able to find the time for this interview. How did you […]
Industrial relations update While industrial relations can be a dry subject and many employers nod off just thinking about it, there are some important things happening at the moment. Stay awake for just a few minutes and check this information out. The Fair Work Amendment Bill Changes are before Federal Parliament at the moment that […]