It is estimated Victorian farmers will face a worker shortage of about 15 thousand people during this year's Spring and Summer harvest.

The state's government has announced a $17 million package to help address the shortage, including $6 million for COVID safe accommodation.

Rural editor Eddie Summerfield spoke with Victorian Farmers Federation Vice President Emma Germano 

Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

 

It is estimated Victorian farmers will face a worker shortage of about 15 thousand people during this year's Spring and Summer harvest.
The state's government has announced a $17 million package to help address the shortage, including $6 million for COVID safe accommodation.
Rural editor Eddie Summerfield spoke with Victorian Farmers Federation Vice President Emma Germano&nbsp;
Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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