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<p>Defra understands the importance of labour in supporting a successful and effective
agricultural sector, and is considering how best to support the needs of the sector
both before and after the UK withdraws from the EU.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We
have announced that the Government will introduce a new pilot scheme for 2019 and
2020, enabling up to 2,500 non-European Economic Area migrant workers to come to the
UK to undertake seasonal employment in the edible horticultural sector.</p><p> </p><p>
</p><p> </p><p>Defra is also working closely with the Home Office to ensure that there
is a long term strategy for the food and farming workforce as part of the future immigration
policy.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Defra is working with industry to raise awareness
of the career opportunities within the agriculture and food industry to attract domestic
workers, and is exploring the potential for innovation and automation in meeting future
labour demands.</p><p> </p>
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