Waste of agricultural products in the UK

This year, more and more vegetables are being grown on a farm in the British Territory Kent, Has already been wasted, due to manpower shortage. Since the beginning of last year, the farm manager, Nicholas OttelliUnable to find workers.

In front Brexit, Found workers in Eastern Europe but should now be seen in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. When asked about the use of local workers, he replied that he could not find workers.

160 km to the west SussexOne of the largest vegetable producers in the UK faces a similar challenge.

The British Government’s Seasonal Employment Program provides short-term visas for agricultural workers. This year, producers may hire 30,000 immigrants or even 40,000If needed.

But an additional 10,000 migrants have not yet been allowed to mitigate labor shortages during peak production periods. Farmers hope to get this recognition soon, without delay.

The struggle to find workers is as difficult as last year, on a farm in the country, 600 tons Agricultural products. Farmers say many farms will have to close if more seasonal immigrants are not allowed to work.

In response to the challenge for workers in agriculture, the British government has extended its plan to hire seasonal workers until the end of 2024 and is expected to announce new measures soon aimed at attracting British workers to the sector.