A dearth of seasonal workers will means farmers are increasingly concerned their crops will go to waste, according to the Australia Fresh Produce Alliance's Michael Rogers. The number of backpackers, who traditional pick-fruit for farmers, has plummeted as state and federal government close borders in order to control the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Mr Rogers said Australia is now heavily reliant on working holiday-makers to pick fruit.

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