Farmers Drivers for harvest

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Eitsop

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#293560 30-Jan-2022 09:17

I heard farmer last night on TV1, blaming the govt for not allowing drivers in from overseas.

Do the farmers not take any responsibility for training up any local drivers to do the work?

Its not like they didn't have time to train people?

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#2858322 30-Jan-2022 09:35

I wouldn't mind betting their are no takers. Small rural pool and general labour shortage.

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#2858323 30-Jan-2022 09:41

Just one of the many industries relying on migrant labour now.

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#2858374 30-Jan-2022 09:57

linw: I wouldn't mind betting their are no takers. Small rural pool and general labour shortage.

It's seasonal that's one of the challenges with it. I've heard some of it staggers well with the same seasonal occupation in Australia.

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#2860079 1-Feb-2022 15:32

Sounds like a good job to give to autonomous vehicles. Farmers should be investing in technology not complaining.

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#2863521 8-Feb-2022 11:56

https://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/300509039/grape-expectations-as-blenheim-company-gets-600k-boost-for-selfdriving-tractor

Blimey, someone read my post and acted quickly.

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#2884682 11-Mar-2022 09:20

Eitsop:

I heard farmer last night on TV1, blaming the govt for not allowing drivers in from overseas.

Do the farmers not take any responsibility for training up any local drivers to do the work?

Its not like they didn't have time to train people?

One of the issues is that it is very specialized work that is very seasonal. Workers will often travel the globe.

Bit like the ski industry.

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