Vink, NickKirsten, Johann F.2007-05-172007-05-171999-06Vink, N. & Kirsten, J.F. (1999). A descriptive analysis of employment trends in South African agriculture. Agrekon, 38(2), 204-228. [http://www.aeasa.org.za]0303-1853http://hdl.handle.net/2263/2420For more information on the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa or subscription to Agrekon, visit http://www.aeasa.org.zaThe article discusses the trends in farm employment over time in South Africa. This is followed by the presentation of six case studies of specific commodities and regions with the view to establishing the potential emlpoyment effects of various changes in the policy environment. The article ends with an assessment of selected aspects of the wider environment in which the sector operates, to ascertain the extent to which such policy shifts are feasible, i.e. whether the measured effects in employment generation are likely to happen.1343337 bytesapplication/pdfenAEASAFarm employmentCase studiesEmployment policySouth AfricaAgricultural laborers -- South AfricaArticle