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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, […]

Farm accommodation for workers

For people interested in travelling for seasonal farm work, finding accommodation can be a big challenge.   What do you need to know? Farm jobs – getting back to nature Seasonal horticulture work out in the fresh air has its benefits.   Getting an aerobic workout without paying for gym membership, and getting dirt under your fingernails, […]

Harvest Trail Services: Contactless Service

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 […]

Seasons Greeting

From everyone working in Harvest Trail Services across the country, we wish you all a very merry holiday season and a bright and happy new year. Let’s hope 2022 brings great weather, bumper crops, plenty of willing workers and record market prices. Don’t forget to call 1800 062 332 over the festive season if you […]

Spring means Snake season in Australia

Many of the world’s most venomous snakes live in Australia, but the chances of being bitten are small providing you use common sense and follow some basic rules. Snakes are active in warm weather  ​We are more likely to encounter snakes during the warmer months of the year, from October to April when they are […]