Lack of skilled candidates
Harvest Worker Shortage
Some of our largest crops in the country are under threat due to the lack of harvest workers. Ongoing international & state border closures combined with a larger than average national crop will make it very difficult to harvest without the usual workers in the country.
With a wetter than average spring predicted setting up a great season, millions of dollars worth of crops could be lost if not harvested in time.
Read more: Bumper Crop Under Threat – ABC Rural – Hugh Hogan
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2021-08-02/harvest-worker-shortage-threatens-bumper-crop/100327190