A harvest labour provider says he'd be surprised if the introduction of the backpacker tax 12 months ago has impacted the vital picking workforce.

Some farmers have sighted a worker shortfall this season of in the thousands.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with MADEC New South Wales and Tasmania Manager Peter Angel.

A harvest labour provider says he'd be surprised if the introduction of the backpacker tax 12 months ago has impacted the vital picking workforce.
Some farmers have sighted a worker shortfall this season of in the thousands.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with MADEC New South Wales and Tasmania Manager Peter Angel.

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