In response to a critical shortage of migrant workers for sheep-shearing, the UK government is engaging with Home Office and industry stakeholders to develop a targeted visa scheme and enhance domestic training and mental health support for farm workers. With nearly 15 million sheep needing shearing from May to July, the strategic outlook reveals a moderate risk as heavy reliance on migrant labor is compounded by tough immigration policies. Additionally, a study on shearing logistics will address mechanical gaps, ensuring the policy is adequately informed amidst growing institutional anxieties.
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