What season is harvest in Australia?

From October to June you can harvest grapes and orchard fruits. March to November there is also fishing and processing work available for crayfish, prawns and scallops between Fremantle and Carnarvon. From May to October head northeast, around Kununurra for harvest jobs and fruit picking.

What is the picking season?

Always confirm availability before coming out to pick. Our website is updated daily.

CROP	TYPICAL SEASON	YOU PICK
June Strawberries	Mid June til Early July	YES
Summer Strawberries	Late Aug til Mid Oct	YES
RHUBARB
	Mid June til Mid Aug	YES

What season are crops harvested?

Late September to early December is the time where farmers get to see the reward of the growing season. Harvest starts in mid-September, and most do not understand all the work that goes into harvest. Making sure that all crops are dry is the most important.

What is the most grown crop in Australia?

wheat
The main agricultural crops grown in Australia are wheat, coarse grains (barley, oats, sorghum, maize, and triticale), rice, oilseeds (canola, sunflowers, soybeans, and peanuts), grain legumes (lupins and chick peas), sugarcane, cotton, fruits, grapes, tobacco, and vegetables.

Is it too early to go apple picking?

The apple varieties available for picking, as well as the peak time for apple picking season, will depend on where you live. But for the most part, September to early October is prime picking season.

What happens to crops after they are harvested?

Drying. Drying is the process that reduces grain moisture content to a safe level for storage. It is the most critical operation after harvesting a rice crop. Delays in drying, incomplete drying or ineffective drying will reduce grain quality and result in losses.

What does it mean to be harvest worker in Australia?

Australia is a large place with a very big agricultural and horticultural industry. As a harvest worker you’re supporting the Australian Economy, assisting our farmers whilst earning a quid or two to see the sights of Australia. Here you’ll find all the basic information of whats going on when and where.

What do you need to know about Australian crop report?

Australian crop report is a quarterly report that assesses crop condition and prospects for major field crops in Australia. It includes analysis of climate and agronomic conditions and forecasts of area, yield and production in key producing states. If you have difficulty accessing these files, please visit web accessibility.

When to call a fruit farm in Australia?

Australia’s a big country, with considerable variation in climate. It is always advisable to call a farm earlier than the expected beginning of a season to verify on the status of the fruit you are interested in.

How long does it take for fruit to ripen in Australia?

Please note that actual dates of various fruit may vary by as much as 6 weeks due to weather conditions, geographical location of the farm, and other factors. Australia’s a big country, with considerable variation in climate.

What season is harvest in Australia? From October to June you can harvest grapes and orchard fruits. March to November there is also fishing and processing work available for crayfish, prawns and scallops between Fremantle and Carnarvon. From May to October head northeast, around Kununurra for harvest jobs and fruit picking. What is the picking…