Down to Earth Agribusiness

30/03/2026

4 DTE teams have made a start to 2026 dry season in the Kimberly 🌞 starting with season off with Irrigation works in the corn and sorghum fields and harvesting sandalwood. 🪵🌽🌱

20/03/2026

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16/03/2026

Sandalwood harvesting!! Did you know DTE has over 35 certified chainsaw operators! 🪵

24 of them are currently in QLD harvesting sandalwood.
10 soon to be on their way to Kununurra and more in the southwest pruning avocados! 🪵

15/03/2026

Nashi pear team — harvest done! 🍐

Big thanks to the whole crew, including our team from Timor-Leste, for the hard work and dedication. 💪

12/03/2026

Down to Earth Agribusiness

12/03/2026

Our team is hard at work harvesting Kiwi Fruit in Manjimup, Western Australia.

01/03/2026

11/02/2026

Good morning,

We’re now recruiting for the our 2026 grape harvest season and are looking for pickers for an immediate start (tomorrow, 12/02).

If you:

Are currently in the Margaret River area, have your own car and can start tomorrow.
Please note - you need to have your own accommodation as we cannot provide this

Please send us a message on Facebook.

Please include:
-Your name
- Your Phone number
- How many people you are travelling with
-Your location
-Whether you have transport
-Your availability

Thanks, DTE

09/02/2026

04/02/2026

Sampling in the vineyards to see when our first harvest will be and… its looks like it is tomorrow!! Woo we are excited to for Harvest 26 to begin! 🍇

17/12/2025

🍇GRAPE PICKING – MARGARET RIVER | HARVEST SEASON 2026 🍇

PLEASE READ BEFORE MESSAGING

We are receiving lots of enquiries, so please note the following important information:

General Harvest Information (2026):
• Grape picking in Margaret River usually starts mid-February, depending on weather conditions
• The season traditionally finishes around April, but this is weather-dependent
• Work is generally Monday–Friday, however picking depends entirely on grape ripeness and weather
• A car is a priority due to distance — carpooling may be organised, but people with cars will get priority
• Accommodation must be organised by workers — we do not provide accommodation

What you’ll need:
• Hat
• Closed-in shoes
• Water
• Sunscreen
• Picking snips

Pay Information:
• Paid by bucket (piece rate) — the faster you pick, the more you earn
• Minimum pay is the award rate of $30.78/hour, in line with Fair Work Australia guidelines

Visa Information:
• YES — grape picking counts as farm work for 2nd & 3rd year Working Holiday Visas

📌 If you are interested in Applying please message us on Facebook with:
• Full name
• Phone number
• Your current location
• Whether you have accommodation
• Whether you have a car and/or who you are travelling with
• When you are available to start

Thanks for your patience — we’re looking forward to the 2026 harvest season! 🍇