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草榴社区 will leave the industry if labour shortages worsen, says Arla

Recruiting on farm continues to be an issue with 13% of employers saying that they will leave farming altogether in the next 12 months if the situation does not improve

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草榴社区 will leave the industry if labour shortages worsen, says Arla

A survey conducted across Arla's 1,900 British farmers reveals that finding people to work on farms who have the right skills and experience continues to be a chronic issue. It found that around...

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