AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS AT PIÑATA FARMS, AUSTRALIA : The Implementation of the Working Holiday Visa (WHV) in 2025

The Implementation of the Working Holiday Visa (WHV) in 2025

Abstract

This final project report explores the implementation of the Working Holiday Visa (WHV) program within Australia's horticultural sector, with a specific focus on Piñata Farms in Queensland. The internship experience offered the author practical insights into international agribusiness operations, particularly in the harvesting, grading, and packaging of strawberries. Key objectives included analyzing workforce productivity, operational systems, and cultural adaptation in a multicultural labor environment. The report also compares agricultural practices in Australia and Indonesia, identifying best practices in labor management and operational efficiency. Challenges such as language barriers, physical fatigue, and weather dependency were overcome through structured SOPs, performance incentives, and teamwork. The internship resulted in the acquisition of both hard and soft skills, cultural competence, and a deeper understanding of global labor dynamics. This experience not only fulfilled academic requirements but also contributed significantly to the author’s personal and professional development in the field of international business and agriculture.