Seasonal worker shortage worries Tasmanian fruit producers

Johanna Baker-Dowdell
Updated January 8 2018 - 8:47am, first published 8:44am
SLIM PICKINGS: John Brown anticipates problems at Sassafras Orchards in the coming months due to a fruit picker shortage. Picture: Cordell Richardson
SLIM PICKINGS: John Brown anticipates problems at Sassafras Orchards in the coming months due to a fruit picker shortage. Picture: Cordell Richardson

Sassafras fruit grower John Brown anticipates a tough season ahead as Tasmania’s fruit picker shortage starts to bite.

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Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Senior journalist

Johanna has more than 22 years experience as a journalist for newspapers, magazines and online publications.

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