Seasonal Worker Scheme visa numbers confirmed
The number of visas allocated for the 2026 SWS has been announced following a meeting between NFU president Tom Bradshaw and Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle.
The number of visas allocated for the 2026 SWS has been announced following a meeting between NFU president Tom Bradshaw and Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle.
The National Farmers’ Union has secured a change to the Seasonal Worker Scheme, which will allow workers to re-enter the country sooner than had been allowed previously.
The National Farmers’ Union, along with Dairy UK, has warned Government against allowing increased US access to the UK food market.
UK producers have confirmed that brassica crop yields for 2025 are “tight”, as warm weather and four heatwaves affect food production.
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Charitable Trust has pledged £70,000 to support food and farming education in schools.