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Tag: unemployment

Jobless EC graduates strike gold with peanut butter co-op
It Takes a Village

Jobless EC graduates strike gold with peanut butter co-op

by Vateka Halile
10th October 2025
Axed agricultural practitioners demand jobs back
News

Axed agricultural practitioners demand jobs back

by Tiisetso Manoko
30th May 2024
ICYMI: Declare your wages electronically ASAP!
News

Farmers slam ‘unsustainable’ wage hike, warn of job losses

by Tiisetso Manoko
7th February 2024
The Sernick Group has partnered with the Jobs Fund and the Future Farmers Foundation to develop young cattle farmers in the Free State. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
Food for Thought

Harnessing youth potential to grow agriculture

by Najwah Allie-Edries
31st December 2021
The food basket cost for agri workers has increased tremendously over the last year, especially the essential food products for agri worker households, i.e. bread, flour, maize meal, samp and cooking oil. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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Job losses: Agri holds tight but is ‘pushed into a corner’

by Tiisetso Manoko
3rd December 2021
Latest unemployment rate: Currently, a staggering 7.8 million South Africans are jobless. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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Agri creates 69 000 new jobs amid unemployment surge

by Ivor Price
25th August 2021
SATI estimates an intake volume range of between 70,6 million and 77,7 million cartons for 2021/22. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
Between the Headlines

Covid-19: Have agri jobs dynamics shifted permanently?

by Thabile Nkunjana
14th July 2021
Trade union GIWUSA believes that Clover's move from Lichtenburg to Queensburgh will turn the North West town into a "ghost town". Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
Agri Politics

‘Nationalise Clover to save farm jobs,’ pleads union

by Vuyile Madwantsi
25th June 2021
The food, beverages and tobacco sector managed to increase employment by 17 000 jobs in 2020, confirms the Western Cape government. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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W Cape celebrates 17 000 food and beverages jobs

by Lucinda Dordley
21st April 2021
The forestry sector contributes 1,20% to GDP and employs just more than 200 000 people. Photo: Supplied/SA Forestry
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Here’s why W Cape and KZN bleeds agricultural jobs

by Sinesipho Tom
11th March 2021
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Reality check: What SA agri interns really experience on the farm
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Reality check: What SA agri interns really experience on the farm

by Lisakanya Venna
19th October 2026

Transitioning from agricultural theory to practical farming is proving to be a bittersweet journey for South African interns. From intense,...

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This week’s agri events: 19 – 23 October

This week’s agri events: 19 – 23 October

19th October 2026

Stop the rot: Four steps to slash post-harvest losses

18th October 2026
A standing ovation for agriculture’s incredible talent! The Agri’s Got Talent 2026 top three celebrate their achievements: winner Honey Katoo of Endulini Fruit in Patensie, alongside runner-up Clareece Vlotman of Wolfpack in Wolseley and finalist Lwandile Nantsi of Laastedrift in Ceres. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Patensie claims Agri’s Got Talent crown for second year running

17th October 2026
The panellists at FNB Business’s “Farming together” discussion at the Royal Show explored how market access, mentorship, financial discipline and strong commercial relationships can help farmers build sustainable businesses. Featured from the left are Bertram July (FNB’s distribution sales lead), commercial farmer Shakes Shabalala; Sandy Gumede (co-founder of Zulu Girl Wines), and Janis Robson (FNB’s head of development and SME business development). Photo: Food For Mzansi

FNB puts relationships at the heart of commercial farming

17th October 2026

This week’s agri events: 19 – 23 October

Land Bank must step up support for farmers, says Aucamp

SA and Namibia reevaluate livestock trade after FMD outbreak

Laastedrift Agri leads with BigBucks Gala success

AgriSETA sets the stage for the SAAA’s big night

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By-laws vs. livelihoods: Barriers facing WC smallholder farmers

CPAs urged to register for free governance support toolkits

Potatoes and tomatoes plunge while avocado prices soar

Becoming bankable: How to get your farm ready for finance

Fixing SA’s agricultural visa system to protect seasonal harvests

SA and Namibia reevaluate livestock trade after FMD outbreak

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