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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
Exploring rural and remote area Australia can be breathtaking and exciting but there may be a downside. Embarking on a backpacking journey across this diverse country promises adventure and the unexpected. It’s an exhilarating leap into exploring unparalleled landscapes and cultures. Yet, for the sole traveller with the thrill comes the reality of facing solitude […]
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Dec
Dec
At the age of 23, Lo Tsz Ching also known as ‘Oscar’ has already embarked on a remarkable journey filled with exploration, personal growth, and valuable experiences. Growing up with three sisters in Hong Kong, her father was a taxi driver and her mother a housewife. At 18 she moved to Taiwan to pursue a […]
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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. Since 1 July 2020, Q.I.T.E. has proudly expanded its footprint, under a […]
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Dec
Dec
Australia may be one of the safest countries in the world in which to travel, but when nature threatens – knowledge is safety. Following three years of wetter weather patterns (known as La Nina), the Australian Bureau of Meteorology has recently declared that the 2023/24 spring and summer seasons in Australia are predicted to be […]
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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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Aug
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
This article is the first in a series on Seasonal Workforce Attraction and Retention strategies. The series will identify who seasonal workers are, suggest ways to find and attract them, how to keep them once you’ve got them, and how to get the best productivity from those you employ. The Harvest Trail Information Service, funded […]