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.
