Farm Work Blog

Heading into farm work in Australia? Here’s exactly what to pack, from sun gear to steel-cap boots, by region and season.

October’s harvest update: mangoes are starting up north, citrus is finishing in the south, and blueberries are still peaking. Here’s where to go.

Learn how to spot fake farm job ads, unpaid trial scams and dodgy contractors before you hand over your money or your 88 days.

See what’s harvesting right now across Australia in September 2026, from Bundaberg citrus to Darwin’s mango season kicking off.

What employers must get right when hiring working holiday makers: 88-day evidence, payslips, award pay, piece rates, and how WHV workers compare to PALM and locals.

The five details every farm job ad needs, the mistakes that kill applications, and a copy-paste template built from what farm work seekers actually click.

Seek, labour hire, Gumtree, Facebook and farm job boards priced side by side. What each channel really costs to fill a farm job in Australia in 2026.

Where do you actually find farm workers? Word of mouth, Facebook, labour hire, Seek, job boards and hostels compared with real costs, speed and catches.

Compare the 417 and 462 working holiday visas for farm work: eligible countries, English rules, and how the 88-day rule works.