Australian farmers will be short up to 24,000 workers for the upcoming season.

The study is by EY, who last year correctly identified there'd be a shortage of 28,000.

Governments have so far brought in 100,000 workers since the Seasonal Worker Programme restarted last year.

Rural editor Eddie Summerfield caught up with AusVeg Public Affairs National Manager Tyson Cattle:

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Australian farmers will be short up to 24,000 workers for the upcoming season.
The study is by EY, who last year correctly identified there'd be a shortage of 28,000.
Governments have so far brought in 100,000 workers since the Seasonal Worker Programme restarted last year.
Rural editor Eddie Summerfield caught up with AusVeg Public Affairs National Manager Tyson Cattle:
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

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