Labour

In 2019, tomatoes for the fresh market, harvested by hand, were valued at $705 million, while sweet corn production, typically harvested by hand or machine, was valued at $652 million, and sweet potatoes, for which workers are required for machine operation and post-harvest handling, was valued at $588…

When life gives you lemons, take a job lemon-picking. COVID has created a shortage of jobs and of seasonal workers: Could a spell in the orchard help get you through the summer? In September, COVID welfare is due to expire in Australia. Youth unemployment will probably be high. Without the current…

Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers welcome the ongoing efforts by government and health officials to support growers to protect the health of all agri-food employees. The announcement by the Ontario government to further support ongoing and expanded on-site testing, access to employment benefits and…

In a monthly feature, Craig Stauffer of Vanguard International writes about an industry topic. This month, Vanguard sheds light on how COVID-19 is impacting the fresh produce industry, with labor shortage pressure on growers feeling even more prominent than usual. Stauffers's feature is below: "The…