The government has confirmed the visa allocation for the Seasonal Worker visa route for 2025 for the poultry sector.
2,000 seasonal poultry visas will be available next year, which the government said would provide certainty and will help the sector secure the labour and skills it needs.
Food security minister Daniel Zeichner said: “This government recognises that food security is national security, and this can only be achieved by supporting food and farming businesses.
“Confirming the seasonal worker visa allocation for 2025 gives growers and producers certainty, allowing them to plan ahead and secure the labour they need to grow and thrive.”
As well as confirming visa numbers for 2025, Defra has also published the 2023 Seasonal Worker’s Survey report.
Conducted in early 2024, the survey shows that the vast majority of respondents (91.0%) reported a positive experience from their time in the UK and 95% expressed a desire to return.