The farmers raised concerns that include failure to pay workers and accessing markets during the 21 days lockdown.
Farmers in Mpumalanga that are making a turnover of between R20 000 and R1 million will receive vouchers not exceeding R50 000 to alleviate the impact of. MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs in Mpumalanga Vusi Shongwe announced the relief measures during a meeting with farmers associations in Ermelo.
The farmers raised concerns that include failure to pay labourers, transporting produce, not having permits and accessing markets during theFarmers’ associations also pleaded with the government to assist them with protective clothing in order to adhere with the new regulations.“The farmers are facing a big problem because if the workers are not working, they are not supposed to get paid.
Forms to apply for the government COVID-19 relief fund can be obtained at municipal offices, Department of Agriculture and farmers organisations. The national Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has made R1.2 billion available to support farmers.talks about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on agriculture:
Why should councillors be giving foreign nationals without visas permits to open businesses, that's against the law
Well we all know who the farmers are.Can't be easy to trick me with a portrayal.That photo's just there for control
Per month or what?