South Africa: SA Agriculture 'Needs New Social Accord'

A social accord in agriculture, based on improved human rights, would help South Africa to market its farm produce overseas and ensure stability in the sector, government ministers told farmworkers during a dialogue session in Paarl in the Western Cape on Tuesday.

Deputy International Relations Minister Marius Fransman said a social pact based on improved human rights between organised agriculture, farmworkers and the government was necessary.

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