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Western Cape plan for farming


Western Cape agriculture MEC, Gerrit van Rensburg has launched a plan to tackle a number of issues in the farming sector.

The Cape Argus reports that the 12 point plan is aimed at avoiding further unrest in provincial farming, which was brought to a halt from November to January by a protest against low wages and poor living conditions.

Van Rensburg said his department would create a toll-free number, which would be activated next month, for workers wanting to log grievances.

A youth empowerment scheme was also on the cards and would result in matriculants, student interns and unemployed graduates being placed with host employers for practical farm experience.