Wanted: Horticulture case studies on labour shortages

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The need for sufficiently skilled, permanent and seasonal labour on farm is important to ensure business viability, productivity and reducing pressure on existing staff.

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈËis looking to produce several member case studies highlighting the issues shortage of permanent and seasonal labour can have on a horticulture farm business. These case studies aim to raise awareness about the problem as well as feed into official evidence for the NFU's Immigration Bill submission.

If you are a grower who has experienced permanent labour shortages and/or seasonal labour shortages, please complete this document and email your response to aGFubmFoLmJpbm5zQG5mdS5vcmcudWs= by Friday 31st May 2019.