Farmers and Government Reach Deal on Backpacker Visa Delays
September 25, 2026
A new short-term agreement between agricultural federations and the government aims to fast-track urgent backpacker visa requests for seasonal farm labor.
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US Immigration Policy Shifts Create Labor Uncertainty for Global Agribusiness
August 9, 2026
Stricter US immigration enforcement is raising alarm bells among major agricultural industry groups, signaling potential disruptions to the labor-intensive farm...
Berry harvest at risk as visa rejections trigger labor crisis
July 10, 2026
A sudden denial of foreign work visas for berry pickers threatens to leave crops rotting in the forests, pushing prices up and creating a supply chain vacuum.
US Immigration Crackdowns: A Cautionary Tale for European Farm Labor
June 29, 2026
Mass deportations in the US are creating severe agricultural labor shortages. As European nations tighten border policies, the potential impact on seasonal harv...
High Work Permit Costs Threaten Finland's Berry Harvest and Seasonal Labor
May 26, 2026
Surging visa fees are keeping foreign seasonal workers away from Finnish berry farms, signaling a broader labor challenge for Europe's soft-fruit sector.