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Growers 'not high enough priority' for recruitment of seasonal workers

Permit operators have told some UK growers they are not a high enough priority following enquires about seasonal labour ahead of this years harvest.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Growers 'not high enough priority' for recruitment of seasonal workers

Permit operators have told some UK growers they are not a high enough priority following enquires about seasonal labour ahead of this years harvest. Recent years have seen a shortage in seasonal workers,...

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