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Why the British food sector is facing a labour crisis - and what we can do about it

The current crisis ultimately stems from a lack of understanding about how food production and supply works, says NFU vice president Tom Bradshaw

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Labour crisis revealed: Food shortages caused by 500,000 worker deficit

A new report estimates there are over half a million posts that need to be filled across farming, food production and distribution, as well as retail and hospitality

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