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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 18. 07. 2021
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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!
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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
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No worries! - I loved the experience and I hope I can do more in the future!
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....
Love a bit of gingerâŠso thank you for providing it đ€
Aha! Youâre welcome mate! Love a bit of ginger beer myself đ
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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!
Awesome! Can't recommend the experience enough. Any idea where you'd like to start?
I loved our time farming in Gympie!
Come bro
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) :)
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!
@@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 :)
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
Ah yeah no longer in Shanghai and somehow ended up in Gympie đ God place to live though! We loved being so close to Sunny Coast etc. đđ»
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.
Itâs an interesting decision weâre going to have, whether to try and stay or not. As my wife is American - itâs bloody complicated for either of us to get British or American citizenship and probably easier for us both to get Australian đ
Thatâll 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 youâll be glad you did đđ»
As for not speaking Japanese, youâll either pick up enough of it to get by pretty quick. Or youâll find the people in your community will speak enough English to get by with you. Either way itâll work!
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
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!
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!
In this location at Bundaberg
No this was in Central Queensland a little further South.
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 :)
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!
I love u bro I love aus
Thanks, my man!
Iam India bro
Am interested how can I apply for it I need a job bro
I will love to do that. Outdoors, exercise, 3 months. Do you get free housing? Savings?
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.
The most expensive ginger price I saw in a supermarket is $80 per kilo. I never understand why is ginger so expensive in Australia...
Wow! Thatâs crazy. Recently Iâve seen the prices up at $50. Itâs amazing knowing what the farmer sells it to the market dealer for though. Itâs really a small amount and then when you see the mark up in the supermarket you realise how unfair it is on the farmers.
@@DomandMeg can we come to the farm to buy it directly from the farmer...even pick it ourself?
You should go to asian supermarket for cheaper price
$80 per kilo ! It is about half a dollar per kilo in my state in India!!
would do this 100% what farm is this ? and what sites did you use to find jobs
This was a farm close to Gympie in QLD. I loved it! I've kept the name of the farm quiet out of respect and to avoid bombarding the farmer with messages! I found the role on Facebook. Try the local job advertising groups. My wife and I posting a little bio of ourselves and what we were looking for. This was during Covid, so workers were in short supply and we were inundated with offers. It's likely to be the other way around now unfortunately. But don't be shy to try different places and move on if it doesn't fit your desires!
thanks so much for your response my visa just got approved so im trying to understand how much prep im goinign to need
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Hi! Nice video, and thanks for the information, if it's fine, we would like to know how much you'll get paid for working in this farm. Is it 20$ / hour?
Many thanks, God bless
From what I remember Australia has a minimum wage for casual farm work at around $24.80 an hour.
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I just want to know if they hiring foreign worker.
I'm really interested in working abroad.
You should consider the working holiday visa!
Can you tell the dimension of the boxes?
Aha I'm not sure! Maybe like 60cmx40cmx30cm
@@DomandMeg thank you!!
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..
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!
How much are paid ,and how long do you work in aday
Minimum wage for farm work is around $24.80 I seem to remember. I think you'd usually work about 7 hours a day.
Think. I. Am. In. India. My. Nam. Sharma
Iam selling bro
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?
I believe you would be able to extend. You should check the Australian Immigration website to be sure though.
How much money you make mate???
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.
hello bro i find a job
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.
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.
Hello guy and how is the job over there? Pls l am very much in need of farm job any one for me there?
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!
So you have contact details so I can possibly find work on this farm for June
Iâm 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!
@@DomandMeg did they ever let you
Hello bro help me jobs
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 visađ
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!
Nice video brother †from india..is there any chance to get in touch with you...
Feel free to comment on YT, or search me out on Instagram. Cheers.
@@DomandMeg if possible could you Share me Instagram id brother
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.
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!
I need Australia frame work permit visa
Please help me đą
You should do your own research on the Australian Immigration website and see what visa you may be entitled to apply for. Best wishes.
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.
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!
Hi mate ,is it possible to share for me the design of washing machine for ginger please
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
I like your entrepreneurial style but unfortunately I have no power in regards to import or export. I hope you can find a partner!