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Monthly Policy Bulletins

Preliminary findings from the research and updates in the areas of seasonal migration and farm labour can be found in our bespoke monthly policy bulletins. Please click on the links below to download them or let us know if you would like to receive them directly to your inbox.

December 2020

In this bulletin:

  • Are UK workers an alternative for seasonal migrant workers?
  • Public opinion towards seasonal migrant workers
  • UK vaccination and seasonal workers
  • International perspectives: how did EU countries recruit migrant workers for agriculture during the pandemic?
  • In the news- a curated list of key media coverage of seasonal workers in the world and in the UK.

January 2021

In this bulletin:

  • 2021 Seasonal Workers Pilot
  • Visa fee row
  • International perspectives: Australia in Focus
  • In the news- a curated list of key media coverage of seasonal workers in the world and in the UK.

February 2021

 In this bulletin:

  • To wave or not to wave? Travel restrictions for seasonal workers
  • Vaccination: why seasonal migrant workers are more at risk and what would be the benefits of including them on the UK vaccination schedule
  • International perspectives: Time for social conditionality in agriculture?
  • In the news- a curated list of key media coverage of seasonal workers in the world and in the UK.

March 2021

In this bulletin:

  • With the end of free movement, who will pick fruit?
  • Charities warn of exploitation of seasonal migrant workers in the Pilot
  • Free mass testing for workers on farms
  • Our team has submitted evidence to JCVI
  • Covid-19 lessons learned understanding the 2020 Pilot
  • In the news- a curated list of key media coverage of seasonal workers in the world and in the UK.

May 2021

In this bulletin:

  • Outbreaks tracker and food security: monitoring one year of the pandemic
  • Price rates: what are they and why matter
  • Operators of the 2021 Pilot announced
  • Scottish Goverment: new guidance and helpline to support seasonal migrant workers
  • In the news- a curated list of key media coverage of seasonal workers in the world and in the UK

August 2021

 In this bulletin:

  • Guide for Season Workers in the UK out now
  • The trajectory of farming as essential work during the pandemic
  • Self-isolation exemption for food workers
  • Could seasonal workers be affected by climate change?
  • National Food Strategy announces fresh fruit and vegetables as a priority
  • In the news- a curated list of key media coverage of seasonal workers in the world and in the UK