The NFU is seeking government action to immediately double its Seasonal Workers Pilot (SWP) scheme for UK horticulture, as worker shortages continue to hit fruit and vegetable farms. Ali Capper, NFU Horticulture and Potatoes Board chairwoman, said the government must expand the scheme from 30,000 visas this year to 60,000 to avoid a labour crisis […]
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