Hard-pressed agribusinesses battle to contain costs and maintain operational viability in the current economic climate which makes the sector vulnerable to the impact of large National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases.
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.” […]
