It is estimated Victorian farmers will face a worker shortage of about 15 thousand people during this year’s Spring and Summer harvest.

The state’s government has announced a $17 million package to help address the shortage, including $6 million for COVID safe accommodation.

Rural editor Eddie Summerfield spoke with Victorian Farmers Federation Vice President Emma Germano

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