No beds, no workers. If a region grows commodities that require seasonal workers for only relatively short periods of time, it may not be viable for hostels or other budget accommodation providers to exist. Without somewhere cheap to stay, itinerant workers may not be able to take up seasonal jobs on offer, even if they […]
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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 […]
Fire ants are native to the South American countries of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina. They were first detected in Brisbane, Queensland on 22 February 2001 and are believed to have entered the country in shipping containers. In late November 2023, the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) confirmed the discovery of a number of […]
Adrian Crush, General Manager at Peirson Memorial Trust, started using Harvest Trail Services at the end of last season, to backfill roles. They’re now his first call when he needs workers. Peirson Farm is part of the Peirson Memorial Trust, a charity organisation dedicated to supporting disadvantaged youth. Seventy-five years ago, two sisters from the […]