Batlow Fruit's new and highly profitable 'Bravo' apple variety requires replanting the orchards, which requires significant investment.

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‘Gap Year at home’ to incentivise fruit picking

By Katie Haley

September 19, 2020

The federal government is grappling with two shortages, which seemingly have a natural fit; orchardists are struggling to find workers to pick fruit ready for harvest, while thousands of school leavers will be stuck at home for their gap year as Covid-19 keeps the borders closed. There’s also been significant media coverage of the struggle…