On date farms, in some cases several families work together to manage the cultivation and harvesting of dates. These family working communities allow the families to pool their resources and work more efficiently. Together, they take care of the date palm care, harvest the fruit, and the other agricultural work that occurs on the farm.
Other date farms employ guest workers from countries such as Egypt, Jordan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. These guest workers assist farmers during harvest time and ensure that dates can be harvested in a timely and efficient manner. They often bring many years of date harvesting experience to the table and help ensure that the harvest is successful.
In terms of on-site working conditions, they vary by farm and region. It is important to note that in some cases, working conditions on date farms have improved as more attention is paid to labor rights and worker welfare. However, there are still challenges in some areas, such as adequate pay, working hours and accommodations for guest workers.
As a responsible company, we are committed to fair working conditions and work closely with our date farmers. Since our farmers work organically and in most cases this already means a different worldview, we perceive a positive work culture on our farms.