Tag Archives: @farmbiosecurity

Calling into farms unannounced – why it’s a ‘no-no’

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 […]

Safeguarding Australia’s Horticultural Farms: Mitigating Biosecurity Risks

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 […]