Farmers have long argued the country's produce is being unharvested due to a lack of on-farm workers.

Despite commitments from both political parties to rectify labour issues plaguing the sector, industry bodies are calling on the federal government to commit to an Agriculture Visa.

We caught up with AUSVEG National Public Affairs Manager, Tyson Cattle to tell us how this visa would help the horticulture industry.

Farmers have long argued the country's produce is being unharvested due to a lack of on-farm workers.
Despite commitments from both political parties to rectify labour issues plaguing the sector, industry bodies are calling on the federal government to commit to an Agriculture Visa.
We caught up with AUSVEG National Public Affairs Manager, Tyson Cattle to tell us how this visa would help the horticulture industry.

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