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Visa workers missing as costs rise for battling growers

Pathi Raj

DISAPPOINTED horticulturists remain in the dark as the Federal Government looks set to fail in its commitment to secure overseas workers on agriculture visas by January. Birdwoodton citrus grower David Stevens said citrus growers in Sunraysia had endured a difficult 12 months as labour and freight costs increased, forcing some growers to harvest at cost. […]

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