Statistics South Africa began its countrywide 2018 census for commercial agriculture yesterday. About 600 field staff have been deployed to visit commercial farms in various parts of the country to establish the number and size of farms and crop types being grown in different areas. The census seeks to help Stats SA to get a full picture of commercial farming, its contribution to the economy as well as how many people the sector employs. 

Wisani Makhubele compiled this report...

Statistics South Africa began its countrywide 2018 census for commercial agriculture yesterday. About 600 field staff have been deployed to visit commercial farms in various parts of the country to establish the number and size of farms and crop types being grown in different areas. The census seeks to help Stats SA to get a full picture of commercial farming, its contribution to the economy as well as how many people the sector employs. <br><br>Wisani Makhubele compiled this report...

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