I don't know why they are surprised to receive not many applicants locally, as you can't support yourself in the UK on seasonal work. The growing prosperity of

I don't know why they are surprised to receive not many applicants locally, as you can't support yourself in the UK on seasonal work. The growing prosperity of other countries, may also mean you can't rely on the difference in purchasing power to attract seasonal workers from other countries. Which leaves either investing in machinery, or perhaps marketing your job as an "experience" to those who aren't relying on the wage, but wouldn't mind some exercise outdoors.