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The big five
Five reasons for farmers and growers to download the app

Seasonal recruitment plan for horticultural businesses
As the picking season kicks in, many businesses are struggling to find enough seasonal workers.

Worcester Cathedral shines a light on modern slavery
Four events to help people understand modern slavery in the area and how they can make a difference.

What is the Farm Work Welfare app
The Farm Work Welfare app is an essential tool for the rural economy

An emerging trend - modern slavery outside the employment chain
Workers who are lawfully employed may still be victims of exploitation outside of the workplace.

Combatting modern slavery in Somerset
David Maggs, modern slavery lead in Diocese of Bath and Wells, on his vision for Somerset

How vulnerable are seasonal workers to exploitation?
A new report from Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) and Fife Migrants Forum (FMF)

Covid and Brexit have caused havoc for horticultural businesses
James Barnes, Horticultural Trades Association discusses the effects of the seasonal worker shortage

Referrals to NRM plateau in 2020
2020 end of year summary of referrals to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM)