Feeding the Nation: seasonal migrant workers and food security during COVID-19 pandemic

The UK edible horticulture sector relies on seasonal workers to plant, harvest and pack crops. 94% of seasonal workers in the UK are EU nationals. Travel restrictions and quarantines pose unprecedented challenges to recruitment, yet seasonal workers remain essential to ensure food security throughout the pandemic. This project examines the recruitment and experiences of seasonal … Continue reading Feeding the Nation: seasonal migrant workers and food security during COVID-19 pandemic