NFU Scotland launched an employment service for the labour shortage facing the fruit and veg sector this week. Within the first 72 hours there were over 3,000 visitors to the portal. The service is to help Scottish fruit and vegetable growers recruit workers who have lost their jobs or are on unpaid leave due to coronavirus.

The web-based service can be found at www.nfus.org.uk/coronavirus/employment-opportunities-on-farms.aspx.

For those businesses looking to recruit, there is a labour requirement form to complete and return to NFUS allowing details to be added to an interactive map of employment opportunities. For those looking for employment, they are asked to apply using the contact details provided by each farm on the website.