Growth in agriculture unlikely to benefit all

Farmers say new wage hike may force them to lay off workers

14 March 2021 - 00:23 By Jane Steinacker

Growth in the agricultural sector may bode well for some, but farmers are insisting the 16% increase in the minimum wage for farm workers will lead to retrenchments...

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