The national Harvest Labour Information Service (NHLIS) is a free service paid for by the Federal Government to assist the agricultural/horticultural industries find seasonal labour at critical times. This is usually used for fruit picking, but can be used for pruning, weeding, packing, tractor driving, spraying, planting etc. See the attached file for the free call number and see how the NATIONAL HARVEST LABOUR INFORMATION SERVICE can assist you.
See Con the Fruiterer summary of store visits to see when Con will be in your area. Growers, Orchardists and all others involved in the Summerfruit industry are invited to attended at any location. Con’s tour starts February 4th and includes visits to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
The modern Horticulture Award 2010 and the National Employment Standards will come into effect on 1 January 2010. See horticulture award 2010 press release for more information.
Click here to download the Flying Fox Update Edition Two . This latest edition provides information on the non-lethal flying fox deterrent trials happening throughout Queensland.
Con The Fruiterer is the face of Summer Stonefruit
dmrkynetec announces the completion of their recent California Grower Intentions Study
Deadline’s on Work Place Agreements 20th Nov 2009
Draft National Fruit Fly Strategy Implementation Action plan
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