Kent farming giant reports 8% fall in harvest due to lack of seasonal pickers – saying it’s easier to import fruit.

Kent farming giant reports 8% fall in harvest due to lack of seasonal pickers – saying it’s easier to import fruit.

The number of seasonal workers applying to work at one Kent-based company is down 90% in the last two years and there are fears for the future.

It comes as the Brexit "divorce bill" negotiated by the PM is up to £5 billion higher than the UK government expected.