Tasmanian farmers are concerned they may not have enough workers for harvest

Tasmanian fruit farms may not have enough workers

Tasmanian fruit farms may not have enough workers Source: SBS

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Tasmania's state government is encouraging locals to apply for the harvesting jobs usually done by backpackers and international seasonal workers.

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