Farmer's Weekly

Providing on-farm housing for your workers

There are few relationships as important to a farmer as the one between him or her and and their farmworkers. While we often laud farmers for their contribution to food security and the economy, we should not forget the importance of farmworkers in this regard. No farm would be profitable without the input of committed farmworkers. This is something farmers are well aware of, and this is why most farmers offer their workers on-farm housing. This scenario is beneficial for farmers and their workers, as on-farm housing limits commute time, which saves farmworkers money and time and means that farmers always have ready hands on-farm.

Farmworkers' presence on the farm is critical for a seamless operation, particularly during crucial periods, such as planting and harvesting.

On-farm housing allows the business to maximise productivity, and can help farmers retain good and reliable workers by providing workers and their families with stable and secure living conditions.

Furthermore, well-rested and

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