Home-grown labour series: Attracting domestic workers into dairy

A lack of labour in the dairy industry is stifling productivity and growth, leaving many farmers questioning their future in the sector. But what is being done to get British workers on-farm? Hannah Binns reports.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 6 min read
Home-grown labour series: Attracting domestic workers into dairy

A lack of labour in the dairy industry is stifling productivity and growth, leaving many farmers questioning their future in the sector. But what is being done to get British workers on-farm? Hannah Binns...

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