Seasonal Worker Visas

NFU horticulture and potatoes board chair Martin Emmett said he wanted to see a dedicated scheme for horticulture that did not ‘cross paths' with other initiatives or sectors

Defra Secretary Steve Reed announces new policies and investment plans to help 'boost profits' for farmers

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

It is part of a package of measures announced by the Government, which Defra said would provide ‘certainty' for the horticulture and poultry sector

From the outset, the Labour party has been clear the new Employment Rights Bill will be the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation

Growers urge Government to back latest Migrant Advisory Committee review findings

The extension will mean 43,000 visas will be available to the horticulture sector in 2025, with another 2,000 visas for poultry

Industry groups question new five-point plan to cut reliance on foreign workers

The Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain has been published today