Tamworth's Bede Burke not confident seasonal worker program can replace UK backpackers

Cody Tsaousis
Updated June 18 2021 - 6:53pm, first published 3:00pm
WORKER WORRIES: Tamworth egg farmer Bede Burke said UK backpackers no longer being required to complete agricultural work may hurt his business. Photo: Peter Hardin, file.
WORKER WORRIES: Tamworth egg farmer Bede Burke said UK backpackers no longer being required to complete agricultural work may hurt his business. Photo: Peter Hardin, file.

A Tamworth egg farmer is worried a government decision regarding UK backpackers could be bad for business.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options
Cody Tsaousis

Cody Tsaousis

Journalist

I'm a news reporter who enjoys covering politics and energy, but I will write about anything for my community. I moved to the New England in 2021 after spending several years in the Upper Hunter.

Get the latest Tamworth news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.