December 14th, 2021
Organising your harvest (machine or hand) is a little more than just ringing around for the cheapest price.
Firstly before you contact a harvest company be prepared with your vineyard harvest information.
Things to consider are:
- how many hectares,
- realistic crop estimate,
- configuration of your block (headland size, undulating, row widths, etc),
- canopy type, vineyard age & condition,
- bin sizes,
- where is the closest loading area and are there suitable wash down facilities.
All this information will save time enabling the harvest company to provide sound advice and pricing options.
Compliance is a normal part of labour operations. Legally it cannot be avoided. Be sure the company you deal with manages employees as per current wine industry labour laws and legislated wage rates.
Your harvest is too valuable not to put effort into planning, contact us if you need support and advice.
Happy Harvest
