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Government urged to take long-term view over Seasonal Worker Scheme

The Government confirmed 43,000 temporary seasonal worker visas would be available for horticulture in 2025 – which is 2,000 fewer than was available in 2024

Rachael Brown
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Government urged to take long-term view over Seasonal Worker Scheme

Growers have advised the Government to commit to the Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) on a ‘long-term basis' and extend the scheme for a ‘further 10 years' in order to give farmers the confidence to invest...

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