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Labour shortages in the meat processing sector are easing with more migrant workers joining the ranks.

The availability of quality labour remains the number one issue for many dairy farmers.

The Meat Industry Association (MIA) claims a new sector agreement could be vital in addressing the significant labour shortages in New Zealand’s meat processing sector.

OPINION: Your canine crusader had to have a bit of a giggle at a recent employment ad run by an exasperated Canterbury farmer and co-owner of Gladfield malt, Doug Michael, looking for workers.

Ag Work NZ, a work placement initiative, aims to fill New Zealand’s farm worker and tractor driver shortages.

Who'll replace the backpackers? That's the dilemma facing the kiwifruit industry this season, which is looking at a shortage of 6,500 workers.

Young Kiwis wanting to replace the traditional overseas experience with vintage in wine country will receive a warm welcome this autumn.

Overall the NZ economy has performed more strongly than anticipated, according to the ANZ Agri Focus Report.

The Government has approved border class exceptions for key agricultural jobs, including 200 mobile plant machinery operators, 40 shearers and 50 wool handlers.

Zespri is ringing in major changes in its systems to deal with an expected shortfall of 6500 workers to pick this season's kiwifruit crop.