Amid looming job losses in the agricultural sector as a result of the new minimum wage, today’s budget vote, to be presented by provincial agriculture MEC Norman Shushu, is expected to touch on the restoration of jobs in the sector and investor confidence.

The province ranks among the best in the industry, especially in grape and cattle farming.

The revised sectorial determination has increased wages from R69 a day to R104, and farmers and industry stakeholders have warned that job cuts are inevitable.

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