Many people in search of work think it’s OK to just call into farms and ask. It may have been an acceptable practice in the past but it’s a definite no-no in today’s world. Why? The answer is simple – biosecurity. Biosecurity refers to all the measures taken to minimise the risk of infectious diseases […]
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With numerous pests posing a threat to our crops, it’s crucial we all understand how our national biosecurity system works. Let’s break down our defence system and talk about the vital part you play in keeping our farms safe. How Our System Works Before the Border It all starts long before any threat touches Australian […]
With Working Holiday Maker numbers back to pre-COVID levels, farmers have been left a little spoilt for choice when it comes to recruiting labour for their peak harvests. As a result of high competition for picking and packing jobs, many backpackers are heading to regional areas and cold-calling, that is, knocking on doors and entering […]