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This article is the third of four in a series on Seasonal Workforce Attraction and Retention. Last issue we identified some ways employers can grab the attention of people looking for seasonal work. This time we will suggest how to reduce staff turnover and get the best productivity from those you employ. The Harvest Trail […]
Category Archives: Trail Talk
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Harvest Trail Services connect workers with employers in harvest areas across Australia. Harvest Trail Services offer assistance to horticulture businesses at no cost. The service aims to help fill seasonal harvest-related vacancies. Harvest Trail Services can help to connect you with candidates who are looking for harvest work, including: Any business, grower or contractor with […]
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Embracing AgTech: Revolutionising Horticulture through Increased Productivity, Efficiency and Connectivity
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The world of horticulture is experiencing a game-changing technological shift, with cutting-edge advancements focused on boosting productivity, streamlining processes, and improving connectivity. These innovations present a unique opportunity for Australian horticulture employers to become frontrunners in eco-friendly and ethical farming practices. In this article, we’ll take you through some of the ground-breaking technologies, their real-world […]
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The Australian melon industry is thriving, with growers from all over the country working tirelessly to produce the best melons for domestic and international markets. This article aims to showcase the industry’s unique features, accomplishments, and contributions to Australia’s horticultural landscape Fun Facts about Melons Did you know that melons are Cucurbitaceae family members, which […]
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The Northern Territory has long been known for its massive cattle stations and beef production, but with the growth of horticulture in recent years, NT Farmers has stepped up as the Harvest Trail Service provider for the Top-End. This expansion in horticulture, particularly around Darwin and Katherine, has led to increased demand for labour in […]
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Chris and Katrina Jowett come from generational farming families. Chris’s family has farmed on the beautiful self-mulching black soils of the Darling Downs since 1943, while Katrina’s has run a dairy farm in the same region since 1926. Their love for farming led them to take a leap of faith and move across the country […]
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Yoke Peng Chong (24), Jamie Zi Ling Ling (26), Kee Qui Tang (27) from Malaysia and Chia Chun Liu (30) from Taiwan have been in Australia for nearly three years, working mainly in Victoria. Jamie and Kee studied Engineering in Malaysia before deciding to travel and settled on Australia as their first destination. Yoke Peng […]
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Meet Dylan Preston, a physiotherapist from Northern NSW. He recently headed to the South West of WA to hit up Margaret River for its weather, lifestyle, and world-beating surfing conditions. Deciding to get back to nature and out on the road crossing borders following a COVID-interrupted couple of years, Dylan came across a grape vine […]
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Carnarvon on WA’s mid-north coastline, midway between Perth and Port Hedland, is a unique location that makes for a truly memorable work or holiday experience. It’s the ideal mid-point for restocking supplies, fishing, exploring outlying areas, or, of course, sampling locally grown produce. Produce of which there is an abundance. Think of any staple fruit […]
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Rural Enterprises Australia (REA) has been providing rural recruitment services for over 60 years in Western Australia forging strong relationships with farmers and farm workers alike. Rural Enterprises is very much a family business and focused on more than just filling vacancies. They have a passion for agricultural and rural business, and enjoy hearing people’s […]