Urgent call for farmers to participate in national wage survey

Niël Terblanché With only 220 completed forms received which represents a scant 13.2% of the Agricultural Employers’ Association’s (AEA) membership, the organisation warned that the low turnout might undermine the national wage survey's integrity. The AEA, in a statement, sounded the alarm on the need for increased member participation in its national wage survey as the 30 April 2024 deadline is approaching swiftly and added that the survey is vital for setting equitable wage standards across the farming sector. The AEA has reiterated the importance of the survey, which not only influences wage policies but also supports the broader strategic…