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<p>Defra is considering the latest data, and working closely with industry to understand
labour demand and supply within these sectors.</p><p>Until 2016, Defra published data
on the estimated number of seasonal agricultural workers in all UK countries in “Agriculture
in the UK”, which is a Defra publication. Since 2016, data is published for England
only, collected by the June Horticulture and Agriculture Survey. Defra does not collect
data on the nationality of those workers.</p><p> </p><p>This information can be found
at: <strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/structure-of-the-agricultural-industry-in-england-and-the-uk-at-june"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/structure-of-the-agricultural-industry-in-england-and-the-uk-at-june</a></strong></p><p>
</p><p>Defra Ministers have ongoing discussions with a range of Government departments,
including the Home Office, about securing the workforce that the farming industry
needs.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has also commissioned the independent Migration
Advisory Committee (MAC) to assess the role that EU citizens play in the UK economy
and society, and how to align future immigration framework with a modern industrial
strategy.</p><p> </p><p>For the future we will continue to monitor the situation,
work with stakeholders, and assess the current and future evidence to support our
ability to secure the workforce the food and farming industry needs.</p>
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