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The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is responsible for ensuring fair work practices across Australia. With a keen eye on compliance, the FWO is here to help you navigate the complexities of employment laws, making sure you’re looking after not only your crops but also your workers. For those in the horticulture sector, staying on top […]
Tag Archives: @growers
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Jun
Jun
As many of you may have noticed, COVID-19 wasn’t the only unwelcome visitor to reach our shores in 2020. Alongside the global pandemic, the Fall Armyworm (FAW) began making its presence known across our fields. With a voracious appetite for a wide variety of crops, this pest has quickly turned into a major headache for […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
Eugene and Gail Henningheim tell an epic story of starting out with no farming experience but a passion for the countryside and a desire for a tree-change. In late 2001, they bought a 104-acre farm with a run-down old farmhouse, some dilapidated farm structures, and a young 300-tree avocado orchard with weeds taller than the […]
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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
So, as an employer, you’ve managed to build your required workforce for the upcoming harvest. First box ticked. Next thing to consider is how to minimise turnover. The last thing you need is continual staff changes requiring your time and energy and costing you money to replace lost workers. Workplace health and safety laws help […]
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Mar
Mar
Consider using Harvest Trail Services to assist you. No cost, no obligation, no risk. Contact the Harvest Trail Information Service or your nearest Harvest Trail Services Office. Harvest Areas 2020-24 Harvest Trail Information Service Contact List National Harvest Trail Information Service 1800 062 332 htis@madec.edu.au Harvest Trail Services – Contact List Western Australia South West […]
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Dec
Dec
In the lush and vibrant landscapes of Far North Queensland, from the tropical allure of Cape York to the bustling agricultural hub of Bowen, Q.I.T.E. Harvest Trail Services (HTS) stands as a beacon of support for employers and workers in the horticulture industry. With a network of offices strategically located in Atherton, Mareeba, Dimbulah, Cairns, […]
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Dec
Dec
This is the first in a series of occasional articles in relation to the mental health of Australia’s farmers. A recent industry survey revealed record-low morale among a subset of Australian horticulturalists. The survey cited increasing costs of production, tightening margins and a shortage of skilled labour as major factors in combination forcing growers to […]
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Dec
Dec
Harvest Areas 2020-23 Consider using Harvest Trail Services to assist you. No cost, no obligation, no risk. Contact the Harvest Trail Information Service or your nearest Harvest Trail Services Office Harvest Trail Information Service Contact List National Harvest Trail Information Service 1800 062 332 htis@madec.edu.au Contact Harvest Trail Services List Western Australia South West Rural […]
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