Farmers are cautiously welcoming a commitment from the Prime Minister for the introduction of an Agricultural Visa.

It's being promoted as a solution to a workforce shortage, with the sector estimated to need up to 100,000 workers.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Victorian Farmers Federation Horticulture Group President Emma Germano:

Farmers are cautiously welcoming a commitment from the Prime Minister for the introduction of an Agricultural Visa.
It's being promoted as a solution to a workforce shortage, with the sector estimated to need up to 100,000 workers.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Victorian Farmers Federation Horticulture Group President Emma Germano:

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