request a change of the length of farm labour required to obtain a third-year visa backpackers will get back to the farms if the length is decreased. with countries being in uncertain circumstances with current covid-19 pandemic, backpackers granted a second-year visa face the decision of spending this year of returning to the farms for what would be 6/8 months of farm labour. with quarantine, work conditions, travel, any injuries and any unforeseen circumstances all considered, second-year visa holders know that the 6 months of farm work takes 6-8 months to complete. Thus, backpackers are hesitant to commit their remaining 12 months to farm labour or rather have the benefit of being in and enjoying this amazing country for one last year before returning home to covid-19 conditions. we witnessed first-hand farmers struggling and shutting down farms, losing not only crops and money but their livelihoods. it is almost guaranteed that second-year visa holders would return back to the farms for 3/4 months this year if the visa requirements permitted. The farmers need our help and we are extremely prepared to do so should there be mitigating circumstances for the farm requirements since farm labour is extremely challenging and 176 days of farm labour in covid times is a risk for working holiday visa holders.