Schemes
Scheme costing mushroom farmers up to £8000 every 6 months
The Northern Ireland Mushroom Growers Association (NIMGA) has said that the current Seasonal Workers Visa Scheme, which permits migrant workers...
seasonal workers
Pig/Poultry
NFU welcomes seasonal worker visa scheme expansion
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has welcomed confirmation from the government on the seasonal worker visa allocation, but has warned...
Agri-Business
NFU is 'pleased' MAC recognises importance of Seasonal Workers Scheme
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said it is pleased that the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recognised how “significantly...
Agri-Business
Problems securing migrant labour still 'loom large' - Gougeon
Scottish rural secretary Mairi Gougeon said problems with securing migrant labour in seasonal and seafood processing still “loom large” despite...
Agri-Business
Seasonal Workers extension is 'huge relief' for horticulture and poultry sectors
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said the extension to the Seasonal Workers Scheme will be a “huge relief” for...
Agri-Business
NFU calls for pause to changes requiring growers to pay seasonal workers' fees
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling for a halt to proposed changes to rules requiring growers to pay recruitment...
Arable
Calls for Scottish horticulture sector to review seasonal worker scheme
The National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has urged those in the horticultural sector to take part in its seasonal worker...
Agri-Business
45,000 seasonal worker visas made available for 2023
45,000 visas for seasonal workers will be available for businesses next year, the government confirmed today (December 16). The allocation...
Agri Politics
Concerns raised over the future of the Seasonal Workers Scheme
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU), is writing to Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick amid concerns over visas for seasonal workers in...
Schemes
£22m worth of fruit and veg wasted due to labour shortage
According to a new survey by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), £22 million worth of the 2022 fruit and vegetable...
Agri Politics
Seasonal Worker visa route to be extended until 2024
The Seasonal Worker visa scheme to allow seasonal workers to come to the UK will continue, but the government has...
Rural Life
RSABI launches new multi-lingual helpline to support migrant workers
Scotland’s rural charity, RSABI, has launched a new multi-lingual helpline to improve its accessibility to seasonal migrant workers. The charity, which...
Agri Politics
Seasonal Worker Scheme to be introduced in 2021
NFU Scotland has welcomed the UK government’s announcement that it will introduce a Seasonal Worker Scheme in 2021 allowing access...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland hosts seminar on immigration effects on seasonal workers
A number of new immigration routes that will form part of the UK government’s new points-based system were unveiled when...
Agri-Business
Updated rules for seasonal farm workers arriving into the UK
Seasonal workers arriving in England to carry out vital work on farms ahead of Christmas will now be able to...
Agri-Business
'Immigation Bill must recognise the importance of non-UK workers'
Farm organisations have called for the UK Government’s immigration legislation to recognise the important role non-UK workers play in food...
Agri-Business
EU member states told to ‘exchange information’ on seasonal worker needs
The European Commission has issued guidelines for EU member states to follow to ensure the continued movement of workers, including...
Agri Politics
British farmers warn of ‘dangerous’ disappearance of EU labour
The supply of seasonal workers required for a successful harvest in the UK is “already in danger” for the year...
