Introduction “Farming calls for a number of skills, amongst which is the need to manage the labour force professionally and with the necessary sensitivity. The farmer is often employer, human resource manager, social worker and even mentor – all roles originating from a close relationship and involvement in the lives of labourers and their families.” […]
Introduction Farmers may voluntarily be part of organised agricultural structures through local farmers’ associations and/or through commodity organisations. At grassroots level, commercial farmers are members of their local farmers’ associations, through which they address local agricultural issues and liaise with officials and organisations on matters concerning their members. The farmers’ associations delegate members to represent […]
Introduction Unemployment and the associated lack of food security are the greatest crises facing South Africa. Stats SA (2024) gave the percentage of the working age officially unemployed per province (Fourth Quarter, 2023; Third Quarter in brackets) as: Western Cape – 22,5% (from 20,2% previous Quarter) Northern Cape – 22,1% (from 26,3%) Limpopo – 31,8% […]
