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OPINION: Dairy farmers will be breathing easier thanks to the Government last month delivering a Christmas gift in the form of immigration reforms.

Changes to migrant visa settings announced last month should take a lot of pressure off farmers in the new season, says Federated Farmers immigration spokesman Richard McIntyre.

Immigration changes deliver confidence and certainty for seasonal workforce needs

Rural Contractors NZ says members are frustrated at having to work through more layers to get visas approved for skilled seasonal machinery operators ahead of the imminent season start. Andrew Olsen comments.

OPINION: It's time for the Government to step in and resolve the migrant worker visa issue for the dairy sector, once and for all.

Growing up in an English council estate, Aaron Jay had a simple life plan – join the army, earn some money, get ahead.

Immigration New Zealand acknowledges staff shortages facing the dairy sector and says it is prioritising applications for overseas workers.

Former Federated Farmers immigration spokesman and Waikato farmer Chris Lewis is questioning Immigration New Zealand's (INZ) accredited employer scheme.

Dairy farmers claim they're often waiting six months for decisions on visa applications for overseas farm workers.

Farmers are claiming a victory in their fight against new Accredited Employment Work Visa (AEWV) changes announced by the Government last month.