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Australian horticulture sector hit by labour shortage

Farming industry leaders in Australia have warned the cost and availability of fruit and vegetables could be hit hard by a lack of labour without the restart of the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) programme.

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Australian horticulture sector hit by labour shortage

Farming industry leaders in Australia have warned the cost and availability of fruit and vegetables could be hit hard by a lack of labour without the restart of the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) programme....

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