Lack of labour and processing capacity is a long-term sustainability issue for the food and agriculture sectors.

Opinion: Meat processors key link in local food value chain

Labour shortages have long been a challenge for the meat processing sector. Not only does this create problems for meat processing businesses themselves, but it also makes it harder for farmers to access much-needed processing capacity for their livestock when animals are ready for market. The COVID-19 pandemic intensified the skilled worker shortage, while driving […] Read more