"The fact they are taking action should speak volumes to their employer, they're fed-up," Williams said.
Farmers workers typically start on or near the minimum wage of $16.50, with $17.50 being the end of the pay scale for most roles.
Any pay increases from there are only obtained through performance pay reviews – which have been branded as unfair by Farmers members.
According to Williams, 80 percent of Farmers members receive less than the living wage.
As well as strike action, there are ten pickets planned in Botany, St Lukes, Pukekohe, Rangiora, Blenheim, New Plymouth, Lambton Quay, The Base Hamilton, Gisborne and Hastings.
