Immigration curbs could hit production, says farming and fishing sector

Westminster says the move is part of a plan to bolster local recruitment.

Scotland’s farming and fishing sectors are warning the UK Government’s plans to curb immigration could affect food production.

In July, the skilled workers code – 5111 – was removed from the temporary work visa list, which industry bosses say makes recruitment for key roles even more difficult.

But Westminster says the move is part of a plan to bolster local recruitment.

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