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Working on a Farm in Australia | A Day in the Life Ginger Picking | 88 Days Working Holiday 👨🏼‍🌾
Hi guys, thanks for checking out my channel!
In this video, I share a day in my life while working as a Ginger Farmer in Australia!
I wanted to share a video like this because initially, I found it hard to grasp what life would really be like working on a farm as a backpacker. I couldn't get my head around how someone that had never worked on a farm, could step in, and become one of the essential workers for the farm's operations.
My wife and I have been completing our Regional Farm Work in Southern Queensland, and have been very fortunate to have found such an enjoyable job working on a Ginger Farm. In total, we will have spent just under 3 months picking ginger, by the time we leave.
We've had a really good experience, got our hands dirty, learned about a totally new trade, created a great relationship with the farmer, got to know all the gossip of the small village we're based in (sometimes not a good thing!), and essential for our Visa - completed our Regional Days.
I hope that if you're watching because you're thinking about obtaining a Working Holiday Visa then this inspires you to go out and submit your application. Please comment below if you are in this situation, or if you may have any more questions about farm life!
I know there are plans as of 2022 for U.K. citizens, to dismiss the requirement to work in a regional job in order to extend the Working Holiday Visa. However, that doesn't mean you can't go and work on a farm for the experience - and the money!
If you got value from this video please hit the like button, and if you'd like to see more of this type of content please subscribe and stay tuned for more videos of my time on a Working Holiday Visa in Australia!
Thanks again for watching, and as always, I'll be happy to engage in any conversation or questions you may have. Just leave a comment!
Have a great day, wherever in the world you are.
Cheers,
DB
Working on a Farm in Australia | A Day in the Life Ginger Picking | 88 Days Working Holiday 👨🏼‍🌾
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  • @ranjhatvuk5287
    @ranjhatvuk5287 Před 7 měsíci

    Hello dear .Can I ask different question from other people's..in witch tamparachar this ginger is growing .I mean maximum tamparachar. Please give me must answer. Thanks

  • @marcosouriquealmeida4186
    @marcosouriquealmeida4186 Před 8 měsíci

    I am on a work and holiday visa and I am already 32 years old. Does anyone knows if it is possible for me to apply for a second year visa?

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 8 měsíci

      I believe you would be able to extend. You should check the Australian Immigration website to be sure though.

  • @nazmulhuda-tu1cd
    @nazmulhuda-tu1cd Před 8 měsíci

    I need Australia frame work permit visa Please help me 😢

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 8 měsíci

      You should do your own research on the Australian Immigration website and see what visa you may be entitled to apply for. Best wishes.

  • @sunilgowda3233
    @sunilgowda3233 Před 9 měsíci

    Nice video brother ❤ from india..is there any chance to get in touch with you...

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 9 měsíci

      Feel free to comment on YT, or search me out on Instagram. Cheers.

    • @sunilgowda3233
      @sunilgowda3233 Před 9 měsíci

      @@DomandMeg if possible could you Share me Instagram id brother

  • @h.r.t8269
    @h.r.t8269 Před 9 měsíci

    Think. I. Am. In. India. My. Nam. Sharma

  • @Itsbretthowell
    @Itsbretthowell Před 10 měsíci

    would do this 100% what farm is this ? and what sites did you use to find jobs

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 10 měsíci

      This was a farm close to Gympie in QLD. I loved it! I've kept the name of the farm quiet out of respect and to avoid bombarding the farmer with messages! I found the role on Facebook. Try the local job advertising groups. My wife and I posting a little bio of ourselves and what we were looking for. This was during Covid, so workers were in short supply and we were inundated with offers. It's likely to be the other way around now unfortunately. But don't be shy to try different places and move on if it doesn't fit your desires!

    • @Itsbretthowell
      @Itsbretthowell Před 10 měsíci

      thanks so much for your response my visa just got approved so im trying to understand how much prep im goinign to need @@DomandMeg

  • @chrisballard7594
    @chrisballard7594 Před 10 měsíci

    Good on Australia..forcing back packers to do farm work. Thats the very definition of slavery forcing people do work they don't want too....

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 10 měsíci

      I wouldn't say anyone is forced to do farm work. It's a condition of the Working HOLIDAY visa, so any visa holder is free to return home as they please. While I wouldn't have chosen to do the farm work, it's a sacrifice that has allowed my to live successfully in Australia for more than 3 years.

  • @don_for_imran
    @don_for_imran Před rokem

    Iam selling bro

  • @don_for_imran
    @don_for_imran Před rokem

    Iam India bro

  • @don_for_imran
    @don_for_imran Před rokem

    Your number sed bro

  • @mikelacecconello6417

    How much money you make mate???

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      I believe a minimum hourly rate for a farm hand starts at just under $25 AUD an hour. I worked 35 hours a week, so that minus the WHV tax meant I took home about $750ish a week.

  • @anchu311292
    @anchu311292 Před rokem

    Awesome! Could I know the name of the farm to know if are there positions at the moment? Im in Brisbane at the moment looking for y 88 days! Thanks!

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      Thanks for the feedback - I'm sorry but I'm not allowed to mention the farm's name. I recommend checking out the regions of South East Queensland though, for a really beautiful part of the world to do your farm work!

  • @vanessaking1855
    @vanessaking1855 Před rokem

    Thanks for contributing to Australian agriculture 🙏

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      No worries! - I loved the experience and I hope I can do more in the future!

    • @chrisballard7594
      @chrisballard7594 Před 10 měsíci

      Good on Australia..forcing back packers to do farm work. Thats the very definition of slavery forcing people do work they don't want too....

  • @NomadBlack
    @NomadBlack Před rokem

    I will love to do that. Outdoors, exercise, 3 months. Do you get free housing? Savings?

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      That's it. Living free. Physical work. Enjoying the beauty of the surroundings. Housing cost me and my wife $100 a week. Peanuts really. It was only a small room, but it was great and we were so happy in this lifestyle.

  • @Sobujsarkar732
    @Sobujsarkar732 Před rokem

    hello bro i find a job

  • @nurudeenbamishigbin

    Am interested how can I apply for it I need a job bro

  • @noeltadem1352
    @noeltadem1352 Před rokem

    In this location at Bundaberg

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      No this was in Central Queensland a little further South.

  • @slowfuse
    @slowfuse Před rokem

    sort your audio you useless cunt

  • @luisaf9496
    @luisaf9496 Před rokem

    ohh nice. Was just this experience you had on a farm? how much do you gain per hour? how should i choose the best farm or work? I go to Australia in march :)

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      This was my second farm experience. I was paid a basic rate of just less than $25 an hour for this job. It's very good pay when you compare it to other countries. I worked 35 hours per week. Best of luck getting a job and pursuing your working holiday in Australia!

  • @katrinaballeta9797
    @katrinaballeta9797 Před rokem

    Hello 👋 Watching from Philippines ☺️ I just want to know if they hiring foreign worker. I'm really interested in working abroad.

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      You should consider the working holiday visa!

  • @kennedywafula4185
    @kennedywafula4185 Před rokem

    I would like to request you, may be connect me to a farmer who may be willing to employ workers from abroad.i am from Kenya.

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      I'm sorry but I'm not able to connect you to any farmers in particular but I wish you good luck on your journey!

  • @SayaStevan
    @SayaStevan Před rokem

    Hi! Nice video, and thanks for the information, if it's fine, we would like to know how much you'll get paid for working in this farm. Is it 20$ / hour? Many thanks, God bless

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      From what I remember Australia has a minimum wage for casual farm work at around $24.80 an hour.

  • @abdulkarimtarigan1754

    Can you tell the dimension of the boxes?

  • @mdnibirkhan6180
    @mdnibirkhan6180 Před rokem

    I love u bro I love aus

  • @vijayjamesdarla3522

    Hi bro I'm Vijay James Darla from India Mumbai,I want a job opportunity in your country, farm field, please let me know how to get the job visa🙏

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      First, you should check with Australian immigration as to the visas available for people from your country to enter Australia with the rights to work. I wish you all the best!

  • @sanjeewagunathilake2484

    Hi Bro..., I have more than 12 years experience of Agriculture field , and I have positive skill assessment of Australia .Do you farm Have job opportunities for offshore applicants? Could you please the mention the best path to obtain job offer from your farm.. Thanks..

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      First, you should check with Australian immigration as to the visa available for people from your country to enter Australia with the rights to work. I wish you all the best!

  • @masjoechannel4145
    @masjoechannel4145 Před rokem

    hello sir, nice to meet you, my name is joe from indonesia, do you know spice buyers especially ginger in your country? I have a spice export company from Indonesia, especially ginger. if there is a company or market in your country that requires a large supply of ginger, I believe we can be one you can trust and rely on. So it would be nice if we could try to supply the product to your company or market in your country. may i know the email or website of ginger company or market in your country i can contact I hope we can work together thank you and greetings

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      I like your entrepreneurial style but unfortunately I have no power in regards to import or export. I hope you can find a partner!

  • @kennedywafula4185
    @kennedywafula4185 Před rokem

    How much are paid ,and how long do you work in aday

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      Minimum wage for farm work is around $24.80 I seem to remember. I think you'd usually work about 7 hours a day.

  • @felixibeabuchi3376
    @felixibeabuchi3376 Před rokem

    Hello guy and how is the job over there? Pls l am very much in need of farm job any one for me there?

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před rokem

      Hi mate, I' sure there are plenty of jobs available. You'll have to look into if your country offers the Working Holiday Visa. Best of luck!

  • @erickdeletre3776
    @erickdeletre3776 Před 2 lety

    Hi mate ! I have some question about your experience on a ginger farm. May I contact you on messenger. It will be easier. Cheers, Erick.

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 2 lety

      Hey there Erick, I think the best option would be to message the Limitless Education Instagram account. You'll find us by searching "ba.limitless.education" - cheers!

    • @badrukawei4780
      @badrukawei4780 Před 10 měsíci

      Hi mate ,is it possible to share for me the design of washing machine for ginger please

  • @shaunmuir8588
    @shaunmuir8588 Před 2 lety

    So you have contact details so I can possibly find work on this farm for June

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 2 lety

      I’m trying to contact the guys at the farm to see if they would mind me sharing their email address and even if they are looking for workers these days!

    • @jakebateman3088
      @jakebateman3088 Před 2 lety

      @@DomandMeg did they ever let you

    • @johirhossai
      @johirhossai Před rokem

      Hello bro help me jobs

  • @ChrisMarshxox
    @ChrisMarshxox Před 2 lety

    Hiya mate, thanks for such a great informative video. I'm heading over to aus next month and was just wondering if you can give any details or even tips on this farm as it looked great. (Subscribed) :)

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 2 lety

      Cheers for the kind feedback! Where in Aus are you planning to go initially? This farm is in Central Queensland, so if you're planning to be near then let me know. If you haven't already I always suggest joining the relevant Facebook groups for backpackers. I've found the majority of my jobs in Australia using Facebook and connecting with employers directly. You could start by searching 'Backpacker Jobs Australia' for example, but then also you can be more specific depending on the location! Hope this helps!

    • @ChrisMarshxox
      @ChrisMarshxox Před 2 lety

      @@DomandMeg cheers for the swift response! Me and my partner are flying into Melbourne to meet friends and family then travelling up the coast to potentially do our farm work in QL so it could work! Yeah all of the Facebook groups are out next mission (we're in Thailand atm so just chilling, but want to be slightly organised) but yeah it's been very helpful! If you get a second to tell us more about the farm would be much appreciated :)

  • @meganbrennan5693
    @meganbrennan5693 Před 2 lety

    I loved our time farming in Gympie!

  • @abhishekgorud9587
    @abhishekgorud9587 Před 2 lety

    Hey dom can I get your contact number pls

  • @JoeLewisPOV
    @JoeLewisPOV Před 2 lety

    Hi, Dom. Very informative video and can't wait to go and do something similar for my 88 Days when I go next year (Hopefully). Subscribed!

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 2 lety

      Awesome! Can't recommend the experience enough. Any idea where you'd like to start?

  • @Luke-Nightingale
    @Luke-Nightingale Před 2 lety

    Hi mate, I live on the Sunshine Coast and have done since 2007. From Wales originally .. I thought you were in Shanghai initially .. funny to see you are only up in Gympie. one of my colleagues lives there haha

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 2 lety

      Ah yeah no longer in Shanghai and somehow ended up in Gympie 😆 God place to live though! We loved being so close to Sunny Coast etc. 👌🏻

    • @Luke-Nightingale
      @Luke-Nightingale Před 2 lety

      Do you reckon you'll try and stay in Australia ? I recently married my now Japanese wife and will be looking to move to Japan next year . I don't speak japanese so I'm looking to do tesol.

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 2 lety

      It’s an interesting decision we’re going to have, whether to try and stay or not. As my wife is American - it’s bloody complicated for either of us to get British or American citizenship and probably easier for us both to get Australian 😆 That’ll be an amazing experience fo you. Definitely get yourself qualified as a TESOL teacher. What her you find full time/part time or even just odd jobs you’ll be glad you did 🙌🏻 As for not speaking Japanese, you’ll either pick up enough of it to get by pretty quick. Or you’ll find the people in your community will speak enough English to get by with you. Either way it’ll work!

  • @Just4Kixs
    @Just4Kixs Před 3 lety

    God... farm work sucks. Never again! If you have a chance to extend your WHV by other means better, I'd have gone done it. Lucky the Brits get to do 3 years soon without any farm work. I ended up doing 60 days of farm and the rest as a waiter for my 2nd year, and did healthcare for my 3rd year.

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 3 lety

      Yeah I have heard it can be an awful struggle to get the days finished - I would say I've been one of the fortunate ones, where the 3 jobs I've had have been very honest and enjoyable for the most part. The combination of working on a farm doing bushfire relief, working on a tropical island resort and then on a ginger farm, means that I've been able to save a lot and gain valuable life experiences too.

  • @charly_88_char76
    @charly_88_char76 Před 3 lety

    Another great vid 👌

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 3 lety

      Thanks for your continued support and feedback! 😍

  • @chriswang6180
    @chriswang6180 Před 3 lety

    The most expensive ginger price I saw in a supermarket is $80 per kilo. I never understand why is ginger so expensive in Australia...

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 3 lety

      Wow! That’s crazy. Recently I’ve seen the prices up at $50. It’s amazing knowing what the farmer sells it to the market dealer for though. It’s really a small amount and then when you see the mark up in the supermarket you realise how unfair it is on the farmers.

    • @hassanjamal6094
      @hassanjamal6094 Před rokem

      @@DomandMeg can we come to the farm to buy it directly from the farmer...even pick it ourself?

    • @bangbangtangahwei
      @bangbangtangahwei Před rokem

      You should go to asian supermarket for cheaper price

    • @kmrao06
      @kmrao06 Před 10 měsíci

      $80 per kilo ! It is about half a dollar per kilo in my state in India!!

  • @ells2812
    @ells2812 Před 3 lety

    Love a bit of ginger…so thank you for providing it 🤠

    • @DomandMeg
      @DomandMeg Před 3 lety

      Aha! You’re welcome mate! Love a bit of ginger beer myself 😋