3 March 2011
Important News on Migrant Shearers
The immigration system has changed radically this year for overseas shearers coming into
the UK.
The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has been actively involved in
the process and has been successful in getting positive changes for shearers coming from
Australia and New Zealand.
For full details, contractors seeking to bring in overseas shearers should contact:
Jill Hewitt, Chief Executive, National Association of Agricultural Contractors
Mobile: 07889 511245 Tel: 08456 448750 email: jill.hewitt@naac.co.uk
Notes
Founded in 1897, the NAAC is the representative organisation for contractors in the UK who supply all
types of land-based services to farmers, government, local authorities, sports and recreational facilities.
www.naac.co.uk
The NAAC estimates that 500 shearers usually come to the UK from overseas. Of a
total population, the overseas shearers cover approx. 20-25% of our national flock –
a total of 5-6 million sheep each year. Without these shearers we risk serious animal
health problems with fly strike, which in the worst cases may result in death.