Category Archives: Harvest Trail Talk

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National Harvest Guide – new edition

The latest edition of the National Harvest Guide is being readied for publication. This guide is produced to assist horticulture jobseekers, both Aussies and overseas visitors, locate picking and packing and other harvest jobs across all major horticulture areas in Australia. It contains crop calendars for all areas: and a description of the location, how […]

Grower Profile – BLOKKER PTY LTD

MADEC Harvest Trail Services Manager, Louann Terry, visited Maarten Blokker who is Managing Director/Owner of Blokker Pty Ltd who are a progressive flower and bulk grower specialising in year round production of Freesia, Dutch Iris and Canna Lily.  Maarten took the time out of his very busy day to give us an insight into his […]

Commodity in focus – Flowers

Have you ever wondered how those beautiful flowers that you buy (or receive) are grown? Australia as a whole has the perfect climate for growing flowers, from tropical conditions in Queensland right down to colder climates in Tasmania. Some of Australia’s most popular flowers are chrysanthemum, roses, gerbera, freesia, peonies and liliums. Favourite colours are […]

Office Profile: Shepparton Harvest Trail Services Office

The Goulburn Valley Harvest Trail Services office is located on Wyndham Street across from the beautiful Victoria Lake, one of many attractions in the Goulburn Valley. The Goulburn Valley is 2 hours north of Melbourne and only 45 minutes to great fishing spots along the Murray River. Things to do Throughout the town of Shepparton […]

Accommodation for Seasonal Workers

Attracting seasonal workers to farms can be a challenge.  When there is little accommodation it can be doubly difficult.  What can you do? No beds, no workers! Seasonal horticulture work is neither practical nor desirable for many people.  With most of our population living in cities or large regional centres, and farms by their very […]

Australian workers – they’re available now

The horticulture sector may have a negative view of Australian workers, but a rethink might be worthwhile because workers who are available now will be better than no workers at all. Some growers have tasted success already. Fact – most horticulture workers are Australian It is a very common lament from farmers, especially in horticulture, […]

Office/Region Profile – BEST Employment

BEST Employment provides Harvest Trail Services throughout Southern Queensland and inland Northern NSW. We have two offices located in Stanthorpe and Gatton, however we cover many other towns and areas over this region including Dalveen, Applethorpe, the Summit, Thulimbah, Wyberba, Cottonvale, Severnlea, Glen Aplin, Ballandean, Wallangarra, Texas, Inglewood, Goondiwindi, St George, Toowoomba, Chinchilla, Ipswich, Lowood, […]

Harvest Trail Services: Contactless Service

While many industries are brought to a grinding halt due to COVID restrictions, horticulture continues to plough on with the need for people to perform critical roles within the industry. MADEC Harvest Trail Services continues to deliver business as usual to both growers and workers through restrictions and lockdowns. MADEC Harvest Trail Services have developed […]

Seasons Greeting

From everyone working in Harvest Trail Services across the country, we wish you all a very merry holiday season and a bright and happy new year. Let’s hope 2022 brings great weather, bumper crops, plenty of willing workers and record market prices. Don’t forget to call 1800 062 332 over the festive season if you […]