Fruit and vegetable growers are being given more access to foreign workers to help plant, harvest and pack produce for local and international markets.

Vietnam has agreed to take part in the federal government’s Ag Visa scheme, meaning workers from the south-east Asian country will be able to work on Australian farms.

Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with AUSVEG National Public Affairs Manager Tyson Cattle to hear more about the development.

Fruit and vegetable growers are being given more access to foreign workers to help plant, harvest and pack produce for local and international markets.
Vietnam has agreed to take part in the federal government&rsquo;s Ag Visa scheme, meaning workers from the south-east Asian country will be able to work on Australian farms.
Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with AUSVEG National Public Affairs Manager Tyson Cattle to hear more about the development.

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.

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