Meat processors say they need more international workers

Bryce Eishold
April 29 2021 - 6:30am
CRUNCH: Meat processors say they could fail to meet demand if international workers are not allowed back into the country soon.
CRUNCH: Meat processors say they could fail to meet demand if international workers are not allowed back into the country soon.

Some of Australia's largest meat processors are warning they could struggle to meet demand if the federal government does not loosen border restrictions for migrant workers and if the country experiences a dry spring.

Bryce Eishold

Bryce Eishold

Senior Journalist

Bryce is a senior journalist with Australian Community Media's Stock & Land where he reports on all aspects of agriculture. Bryce is also the president of the Rural Press Club of Victoria. Email Bryce at bryce.eishold@stockandland.com.au.

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