backpacker

ON-FARM

New working on farm guide for backpackers

What to expect, what to be aware of, and who to contact if there is a problem

07 August 2017

ON-FARM

Relief for farmers as politicians reach backpacker tax truce

Backpacker tax frustration eased

28 November 2016

AGRIBUSINESS

Political stoushes fuel calls for backpacker tax fix

Farmers Federation makes urgent call for a swift resolution of the Backpacker Tax

21 October 2016

AGRIBUSINESS

Scathing report on treatment of working holiday-makers

66% of backpackers felt they were being taken advantage of by farmers

17 October 2016

AGRIBUSINESS

Farmers furious over backpacker tax delay

Continued delays over the backpacker tax have enraged farmers

12 October 2016

ARCHIVE

PC report strengthens bid to scrap backpacker tax

THE PRODUCTIVITY Commission's report on migrant intake into Australia has supported calls from the farming

14 September 2016

ARCHIVE

Calls for swift scrapping of backpacker tax as review gets underway

THE review of the controversial backpacker tax is finally underway, but the agriculture industry expects

17 August 2016

ARCHIVE

Big issues face Turnbull's revamped Cabinet

AGRICULTURE industry figures have welcomed the new federal Cabinet, but they have again urged the government

20 July 2016

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

PARTNER CONTENT

Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

PARTNER CONTENT

Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.

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Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

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Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

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Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.