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Federated Farmers are joining the fight against Fair Pay Agreements (FPAs), saying they are unnecessary and inflexible.

The agriculture sector has woken to good news this morning after the Government announced a boost to the number of migrant workers allowed into the country.

Dairy farmers are being urged to put in applications for much-needed overseas workers for the upcoming calving season.

A record opening forecast milk price for next season is on the cards but dairy farmers remain wary.

Dairy farmers say they urgently need 1,500 overseas workers within the next six months.

Federated Farmers vice president Chris Lewis claims farmers won't be making much money this year, despite a record forecast milk price.

Federated Farmers says they are pleased to see the Government’s approval of border class exceptions for a number of international agricultural workers for early 2022.

Securing MIQ spots remain the biggest hurdle to getting overseas workers for the dairy sector.

After the Government released details on a new residency pathway, the industry is reacting with relief.

Visa applications for migrant dairy workers are being declined over a contentious 40-hour working week requirement by the Government.