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  1. LDARD calls for curbing of child exploitation at farmshttps://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/ldard-calls-for-curbing-of-child-exploitation-at-farms

    By Matsobane Manaka Child labour often puts children’s live at risk. The protection of children from exploitation is the responsibility of everybody. Section 28 of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution empowered community to ensure that the interests...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Agric
    • Category: News
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  2. Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says no to child exploitation.https://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/limpopo-department-of-agriculture-and-rural-development-says-no-to-child-exploitation

    back to school, and discourage formal and informal entities including factories, supermarkets, from employing child labour. Child exploitation is a cause for concern among many formal and informal sectors. Agriculture is regarded as one of the primary...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Johndickson Mushwana
    • Category: News
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  3. Serviceshttps://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/services

    and livestock. These will be equated to their current cash value and the total amount then used as own contribution. Own labour Any number of labour units will be equated to a maximum of R5 000 own contribution. What Assets can be used as Own...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Agric
    • Category: Web Pages
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  4. Modern technologies drive the sector to new heighthttps://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/modern-technologies-drive-the-sector-to-new-height

    at Molepo Traditional Council, Capricorn District on 12 October 2023. Modern technologies such as drone help reduce the labour intensity and production costs while optimizing activities around farming. Various presentations were centered around those...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Tumelo Mothokwa
    • Category: News
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  5. Equipping vulnerable farmers to ensure legal compliance in workplaceshttps://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/equipping-vulnerable-farmers-to-ensure-legal-compliance-in-workplaces

    as a lifeline for vulnerable farmers and their employees. She explained that through their agreement with the Department of Labour, the Mankweng Advisory Centre has been instrumental in educating farm workers about their rights. Farmers were reminded...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Johndickson Mushwana
    • Category: News
    • Language: *
  6. Goals and Objectiveshttps://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/about-us/goals-and-objectives

    are aimed towards facilitating economic growth and capital investment that will address the low absorption rate of the labour force into the economy as a matter of priority. These objectives are: The need to improve the quality of life of the population...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Agric
    • Category: About us
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  7. Overview of Agricultural Sectorhttps://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/about-us/overview-of-agricultural-sector

    maize surplus could further re-ignite the curve in the 4th quarter of 2020. According to Stats SA Quarter 4:2020 Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLF) released on 23 December 2020 the official unemployment rate in South Africa has risen to 32,5% in the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Agric
    • Category: About us
    • Language: *
  8. Legislative and other Mandateshttps://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/about-us/legislative-and-other-mandates

    of efficient human resources management to create an efficient, effective and development oriented public service) Labour Relations Act (Act 66 of 1995) Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Act 75 of 1997) Skills Development Act (Act 97 of 1998) Sills...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Agric
    • Category: About us
    • Language: *
  9. Choosing a right career in 4IR, a challenge to learnershttps://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/choosing-a-right-career-in-4ir-a-challenge-to-learners

    intelligence (AI), nanotechnology, 3D printing, genetics, machine learning, robotics, and biotechnology wreak havoc on labour markets resulting with increasesd unemployment. Failure to choose the course that talks to the learner can have a devastatng...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Agric
    • Category: News
    • Language: *
  10. Climate Smart Agriculture is key to food securityhttps://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/climate-smart-agriculture-is-key-to-food-security

    after harvest to keep soil healthy A change in weather patterns, coupled by the soaring prices of production inputs and labour costs which threaten food security, have slowly seen many farming communities switch from their old ways of farming into the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Agric
    • Category: News
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  11. Farmers adapt to CSA to sustain the production.https://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/farmers-adapt-to-csa-to-sustain-the-production

    the soil through improved biomass production. Livestock farmers during presentations The benefit of CSA is that it reduces labour force and ensures not only profit in the long run, but increased food production. However, certain tools of adaptive...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Tumelo Mothokwa
    • Category: News
    • Language: *
  12. Livestock information day focuses on production increase and costs reduction.https://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/livestock-information-day-focuses-on-production-increase-and-costs-reduction

    deaths and sales. Keeping records also assist farmers to identify costs incurred on herd such as feed, protein supplement, labour, transport, commission, medicine, veterinary services, andrepairs to infrastructure. Assertion was also flagged on control...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Chris Blessie
    • Category: News
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  13. Farmers urged to bulk-buy to save on production costshttps://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/farmers-urged-to-bulk-buy-to-save-on-production-costs

    of inventory of all animal types, which aims to assist farmers to determine the costs incurred on feed, protein supplement, labour, transport, medicine, repairs of infrastructure and commission. Dr Edward Sinthumule LDARD veterinarian, explained...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Tumelo Mothokwa
    • Category: News
    • Language: *
  14. PSC held citizens forumhttps://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/psc-held-citizens-forums

    The closure of local agriculture office center at Tshitale was due to the assessment conducted by the Department of Labour, which found the offices were not conducive and pose health hazard to officials. However, the closure could not affect the service...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Tumelo Mothokwa
    • Category: News
    • Language: *
  15. LDARD acknowledges job creation by PDARD.https://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/ldard-acknowledges-job-creation-by-pdard

    navigate through to go a long way in saving electricity in their farming practices. While the Department of Employment and Labour advised them on the procedures to follow when registering their workers in line with Basic Conditions of Employment Act....

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Tumelo Mothokwa
    • Category: News
    • Language: *
  16. Programme 1- Administrationhttps://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/about-us/overview-of-the-department/programme-1-administration

    sound organisational structure, human resource services and development, records management, employee health and wellness, labour relations, and special programmes for improved service delivery. SUB-PROGRAMME 1.4: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT The purpose of the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Agric
    • Category: Programmes
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  17. An award-winning female grain producer goes precision farming for better yields. https://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/an-award-winning-female-grain-producer-goes-precision-farming-for-better-yields

    to farmers on ways to increase farm efficiencies, such as reducing input costs while increasing yield or reducing on-farm labour requirements. Motlakala’s commitment and determination could not only won her a 2024 Female Entrepreneur Award at District...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Johndickson Mushwana
    • Category: News
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  18. Employees clarified on PMDS and ER.https://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/employees-clarified-on-pmds-and-er

    The Policy approved by the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development aligns with multiple frameworks including the Labour Relations Act, Public Service, Disciplinary Code, Gender Equality Strategic Framework and the Constitution of the Republic of South...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Johndickson Mushwana
    • Category: News
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  19. LDARD held QPR to track progress.https://www.ldard.gov.za/index.php/news/ldard-held-qpr-to-track-progress

    By Matsobane Manaka From Left, Director for Labour Sub-Branch: Khazamula Mashele, Acting Head of Department: Mpho Mashamba and Capricorn District Director: Ephenia Kekana are among management attending Quarterly Performance Review Session. A Peer...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Johndickson Mushwana
    • Category: News
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