Farmer's Inside Track
Farmer's Inside Track
Food For Mzansi
How Fairtrade and DONUTS empower workers in the wine industry
10 minutes Posted Mar 18, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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For decades, farmworkers in the wine industry laboured in silence, unsure of their rights and excluded from decisions that shaped their lives. Through the DONUTS programme, Fairtrade Africa has invested R12 million to bridge the gap between management and labour. By prioritising skills development and human rights, the initiative has turned vulnerable workers into confident leaders, proving that sustainable wine starts with empowered people. Discover how respect and education can transform a harvest.