Pressure mounts as growers bear cost of homegrown workforce

Horticulture chiefs have warned growers will face a steep increase in costs as they struggle to retain and attract workers amid the Covid-19 pandemic.  

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Pressure mounts as growers bear cost of homegrown workforce

Horticulture chiefs have warned growers will face a steep increase in costs as they struggle to retain and attract workers amid the Covid-19 pandemic. With an estimated shortfall of about 80,000 workers...

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