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13 & 14 October 2016CONGRESS PROGRAMME

The dynamics in agriculture

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Agri SA’s congress, with the theme “The dynamics in

agriculture”, will be discussing important issues with which

agriculture is confronted with. The sub themes will focus on

land reform, rural safety, investment in agriculture and the

demand on and utilisation of agricultural land.

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CONTENTS

General Information 5

Congress agenda 6

Day 1 - Thursday, 13 October 2016 7

Informal function 9

Day 2 - Friday, 14 October 2016 10

Delegates 12

Congress sponsors 14

Agri SA’s business partners with whom there is a specific agreement 25

Introducing Toyota SA/Agri SA Young Farmer finalists 28

Agri magazine advertisers’ awards 32

THEME The dynamics in agricultureAgri SA CONGRESS PROGRAMME 2016

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Agri SA, Private Bag X180, Centurion, 0046Inkwazi Office Park, Block A, Embankment Road 1249, Zwartkop X7Telephone: +27 (0)12 643 3400; Fax: +27 (0)12 663 3178Website: www.agrisa.co.za; E-mail: [email protected]

VISION AND MISSION OF AGRI SA

VISION

Unity about agriculture.

MISSION

Agri SA promotes the development, profitability, stability and sustainability of agriculture in South Africa by means of its involvement and input on national and international policy and the implementation thereof.

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GENERAL INFORMATION VENUE

Spartan Room, St George Hotel & Conference Centre, Old Pretoria-Kempton Park Roads, Rietvleidam.

GPS coordinates: 25”53’19”S 28”15’12”E

REGISTRATION, BALLOTS AND INTERACTIVE HANDSETS

Registration will take place as from 07:30 on Thursday 13 October 2016, on the front veranda of the Spartan Room.

Changes in the composition of a delegation must be communicated in writing before or during registration.

Delegates will receive and sign for their ballots during registration. Lost ballots will not be replaced.

For interactive participation in the conference delegates will receive and sign for interactive handsets at registration.

TIMES OF CONGRESS SESSIONS

Thursday, 13 October 2016 from 07:30 – 17:30

Friday, 14 October 2016 from 08:00 – 14:00

ORDER RULES

• The sequence of discussions will be determined by the chair.

• Persons who are not delegates may provide input with the chairman’s permission.

• Participants not listed in the progrmmme are limited to a speaking opportunity of five minutes.

• Speakers are requested to submit their speeches in writing as well as electronicaly to the administration office, preferably before or directly after presentation thereof.

• For media and reporting purposes, we would appreciate it if you could provide Agri SA with such speeches per email before the congress, or during the congress on a memory stick.

ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS

Persons who make themselves available for any of the following positions should sign the prescribed nomination form, together with the proposer and seconder.

• President

• Deputy-presidents

• Chairman and management of Agri SA’s General Affairs Chamber

• Chairman and management of Agri SA’s Commodity Chamber

INTERPRETATION SERVICE

An interpretation service from Afrikaans to English will be available. Persons who wish to make use of this service can collect the earphones at the interpretation cubicle at the front of the Spartan Room.

LUNCH ARRANGEMENTS

Guests and delegates are invited to a finger lunch on 13 October 2016 in the Salonica Room.

A cash bar will be available.

INFORMAL FUNCTION

Delegates, guests and partners who indicated that they will attend the function, are invited to a function sponsored by Santam Agriculture on 13 October 2016 at 18:15 in the Asteria Room, Saint George Hotel & Conference Centre.

A cash bar will be available.


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CONGRESS AGENDATheme: The dynamics in agriculture


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DAY 1 - THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER 2016

07:30 REGISTRATION

08:30 OPENING SESSION

Johannes Möller – President, Agri SA

• Scripture reading and prayer: Stephan Joubert

• Constitution of congress

• Word of welcome

09:00 GUEST SPEAKER

Jacques Celliers, CEO, FNB

Theme: Future organisations and innovation: what is needed to achieve success?

09:30 Presidential address

Johannes Möller, President, Agri SA

09:55 Message

Mike Mlengana, Director General, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

10:15 TEA BREAK

10:45 Theme 1: The future of land reform: hard bargaining and compromise, or chaos?

The session will focus on possible future scenarios for land reform and what needs to be done to ensure a positive outcome.

Programme director: Brian Whittaker, retired CEO of Vumelana Development Fund and initiator of the Land Reform Futures Scenarios

Rapporteur: Annelize Crosby, Agri SA’s Legal and Policy Advisor

Panellists:

• Masiphula Mbongwa, Ministerial Advisor, Rural Development and Land Reform Ministry

• Henk Smith, Attorney, Legal Resource Centre

• Preline Swart, Vice Chairperson, Grain SA

• Ernest Pringle, Chairperson of Agri SA’s Agriculture Development Policy Committee


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12:15 Minister’s address and signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Home Affairs

Minister Malusi Gigaba, Ministry, Home Affairs

12:40 Results of community survey Dr Pali Lehohla, Statistician-general, Statistics SA

12.50 Message: Land Bank

13:00 LUNCH To be served in the Salonica-room

14:00 Theme 2: Rural Safety

Discussions will focus on policy, procedure and co-operation which will contribute to a safe rural environment.

Programme director: Dr Johan Burger, Senior Researcher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

Rapporteur: Kobus Breytenbach, Chairperson, Agri SA Rural Safety Policy Committee

Panellists: • Willie Clack, Chairperson, RPO Stock Theft Prevention

Committee • Rudolph Zinn, Professor in Policing: Unisa • Uys van der Westhuizen, Chairperson, Agri Western Cape Rural

Safety Committee

15:30 TEA BREAK

16:00 Theme 3: Investment in agriculture

Discussions will focus on financing opportunities in the sector and enabling commercial models.

Programme Director: André Schreuder, CEO / Managing Director of Villa Crop Protection

Rapporteur: Harry Prinsloo, Chairperson, Agri SA Commercial Policy Committee

Panellists: • Jean Craven, Director & Joint Chief Investment Officer of Barak

Fund Management • Pieter de Jager, Lead Director of the Afrilogic Unit • Jaco Minaar, Chairperson, Grain SA • Willie Jacobs, Executive Manager, Corporate Banking,

Land Bank

17:15 Message from visiting agricultural unions

17:30 Adjournment


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INFORMAL FUNCTION

Asteria Room, St George Hotel & Conference Centre

Program director: Minki van der Westhuizen

Guest artist: Klipwerf Orkes

18:15 Welcome drinks

18:30 Guests take their seats

18:35 Word of welcome, Phenias Gumede – Deputy president, Agri SA

18:45 Starter

19:15 Presentation of cheques to the Agri Securitas Trust Fund

19:20 Message from Santam Agriculture

19:30 Presentation of honorary awards

20:15 Buffet

21:00 Music and dancing


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DAY 2 - FRIDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2016

08:00 Congress attendees take their seats

08:05 Scripture reading and prayer: Preline Swart

08:15 Procedural arrangements Omri van Zyl, Executive Director, Agri SA

• Election of Agri SA’s office bearers

- President - Deputy President(s) - Chairperson and Management of Agri SA General Affairs

Chamber - Chairperson and Management of Agri SA Commodity Chamber

08:25 Theme 4: Competing demands on agricultural land Congress will interrogate existing legislation available,

especially to DAFF, aimed at the development and protection of agricultural land. A policy framework and

legal dispensation are required to ensure a balanced approach when competing utilisation of land amongst sectors in the economy becomes imminent or rehabilitation of land is required.

Programme director: Hein Lindeman, Scientific Manager, Natural Resources, Directorate: Land Use and Soil Management, DAFF

Rapporteur: Wayman Kritzinger, chairperson, Agri SA Natural Resources Policy Committee

Panellists: • Gerhard Verdoorn, Director, Griffon Poison Information Centre

(panel facilitator) • Koos Pretorius, Chairman, Federation for a Sustainable

Environment • Victor Munnik, Research Associate, Wits University • Ellen Davies, Researcher, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) • Derek Light, Attorney, Derek Light Attorneys • Gerhard van den Burgh, Resource and Production Analysis, BFAP

10:00 GUEST SPEAKER

Dr Morné du Plessis, CEO, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

10:30 TEA BREAK

11:00 Member acknowledgement ceremony

11:20 Welcoming of new member – Aquaculture

11:30 Awards to advertisers in the Agri magazine


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11:45 Theme 5: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Introduction

Decisions and outcomes of the 2015 Congress

Motions

Submission of:

• Financial statements

• Annual report

Omri van Zyl, Executive Director, Agri SA

12:00 Agri SA’s socio-economic strategy

Christo van der Rheede, Deputy Executive Director, Agri SA

12:30 Agri SA’s organisational strategy

Omri van Zyl, Executive Director, Agri SA

13:00 Discussion

13:15 Congress resolutions / Communiqué

13:30 Awards

14:00 Closure

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DELEGATESPresidentMr J Möller, P.O. Box 794, Keimoes, 8860

Deputy presidentsMr D Kriek, P.O. Box 86, Tweeling, 9820Mr P Gumede, P.O. Box 74, Jozini, 3969

Chair of the General Affairs ChamberMr H van Wyk, P.O. Box 145, Calvinia, 8190

Chair of the Commodity ChamberMr H Prinsloo, P.O. Box 106, Smithfield, 9966

AGRI SA GENERAL AFFAIRS CHAMBER (67)

Agri Gauteng (2)Mr W Basson, P.O. Box 15804, Lynneast, 0039Ms M Odendaal, P.O. Box 129, Wierdapark, 0149

Agri Limpopo (2)Mr L Borcherds, P.O. Box 1251, Marble Hall, 0450Mr P Engelbrecht, P.O. Box 87 Plot G10, Marble Hall, 0450

Agri Northern Cape (11)Mr H van Wyk, P.O. Box 145, Calvinia, 8190Mr N Jansen, P.O. Box 305, Hopetown, 8750Mr J Scholtz, P.O. Box 13, Griekwastad, 8365Mr W Symington, P.O. Box 147, Williston, 8925Mr J Joubert, P.O. Box 952, Upington, 8800Mr H Myburgh, P.O. Box 1094, Kimberley, 8300Mr L Steyn, P.O. Box 228, Keimoes, 8860Mr D Jacobs, P.O. Box 554, Springbok, 8240Ms M Theron, P.O. Box 86, Upington, 8800Ms M van der Westhuizen, P.O. Box 1094, Kimberley, 8300

Agri North West (7)Mr P Vercueil, P.O. Box 245, Stella, 8650Mr D van der Merwe, P.O. Box 27, Skuinsdrift, 2851Mr C van Zyl, P.O. Box 7004, Flamwood, 2572Mr S Pretorius, P.O. Box 24, Skuinsdrift, 2851Mr P du Toit, P.O. Box 3182, Lichtenburg, 2740Mr N Pienaar, P.O. Box 3182, Lichtenburg, 2740Mr W De Cjavonnes Vrugt, P.O. Box 366, Stella, 8650

Agri Eastern Cape (9)Mr J Stern, P.O. Box 173, Graaff-Reinett, 6280Mr W Kritzinger, P.O. Box 308, Somerset East, 5850Mr E Pringle, P.O. Box 59, Bedford, 5780Mr C Venter, P.O. Box 18, Jamestown, 9742Mr D van Litsenborgh, P.O. Box 151, Burgersdorp, 9744

Mr A van Niekerk, P.O. Box 34889, Newtonpark, 6055Mr B Hoole, P.O. Box 697, Grahamstown, 6140Mr J Wege, P.O. Box 38, Dordrecht, 5435

Agri Western Cape (12) Mr C Swart, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620Mr K Claassen, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620Mr P Marais, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620Mr C Krone, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620Mr N Hamman, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620Mr J Eksteen, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620Mr H de Waal, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620Mr V Loubser, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620Mr U van der Westhuizen, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620Mr L Coetzee, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620Mr C Opperman, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620Mr H du Toit, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620

Kwanalu (8)Mr A Buchan, P.O. Box 1448, Greytown, 3250Mr P Gumede, P.O. Box 74, Jozine, 3969Mr P Hassard, P.O. Box 13, Hluhluwe, 3960Mr A Mason, P.O. Box 735, Greytown, 3180Ms S La Marque, P.O. Box 100123, Scottsville, 3209Mr R Küsel, P.O. Box 160, Paulpietersburg, 3180Mr S Ndlovu, P.O. Box 127, Thornville, 3760

Mpumalanga Agriculture (3)Mr G Anderson, Postnet Suite Private Bag X1866, Middelburg, 1050Mr M du Toit, P.O. Box 37, Kiepersol, 1241Mr O Malan, P.O. Box 153, Volksrust, 2470

Free State Agriculture (13)Mr D Kriek, P.O. Box 86, Tweeling, 9820Mr F Wilken, P.O. Box 3, Vanstadensrus, 9945Mr K Breytenbach, P.O. Box 105, Zastron, 9950Mr B Maree, P.O. Box 157, Excelsior, 9760Mr S Hanekom, P.O. Box 409, Theunissen, 9410Mr W Maas, P.O. Box 327, Brandfort, 9400Mr L Schlenbusch, P.O. Box 31054, Fichardt Park, 9317Mr B Duminy, P.O. Box 280, Reitz, 9810Mr R Jacobs, P.O. Box 13, Wepener, 9944Mr B Saaiman, P.O. Box 51, Steynsrus, 9515Mr M van Rooy, P.O. Box 335, Frankfort, 9830Mr J le Roux, P.O. Box 369, Wesselsbron, 9479Mr T Esterhuyse, P.O. Box 636, Heilbron, 9650

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THEME The dynamics in agriculture

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AGRI SA-COMMODITY CHAMBER (53)

AGRONOMY

Dry Bean Producers’ Organisation (1)Mr G Anderson, Posnet Suite 15, Private Bag X1866, Middelburg, 1050

Forestry South Africa Medium Growers Group (1)Mr A Mason, P.O. Box 735, Greytown, 3250

Grain South Africa (14)Mr W Groothof, P.O. Box 188, Settlers, 0430Mr J Breytenbach, P.O. Box 97, Fouriesburg, 9725Mr R Pretorius, Postnet Suite 1120, Privaatsak X9013, Ermelo, 2350Mr K Schoeman, P.O. Box 33, Delmas, 2210Mr I Motlhabane, P.O. Box 75, Wesselsbron, 9680Mr H Haasbroek, P.O. Box 1089, Bothaville, 9660Mr J de Villiers, P.O. Box 74087, Lynnwoodrif, 0040Mr A Theron, P.O. Box 59, Moorreesburg, 7310Mr V Mongoato, P.O. Box 1608, Matatiele, 4730Mr J Minnaar, P.O. Box 322, Hennenman, 9445Mr C Schoonwinkel, P.O. Box 30, Wesselsbron, 9680Mr A Botha, P.O. Box 817, Bultfontein, 9670Mr D Mathews, P.O. Box 1700, Lichtenburg, 2740Ms P Swart, Kerkstraat 58, Elim, 7284

South African Sugar Association (4)Ms P Mpofu, P.O. Box 700, Mt Edgecombe, 3170Ms K Stoffberg, P.O. Box 700, Mt Edgecombe, 3170Mr W Visser, P.O. Box 208, Pongola, 3170Mr D Rossler, P.O. Box 100, Mt Edgecombe, 3170

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Milk Producers’ Organisation (5)Mr B van Heerden, P.O. Box 1284, Pretoria, 0001

National Wool Growers’ Association of South Africa (2)Mr SK Makinana, P.O. Box 166, Ugie, 5470

Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (3)Mr K van der Ryst, P.O. Box 21, Koopmansfontein, 8391Mr W Clack, Nr 700, 12th Avenue, Wonderboom South, 0084

South African Mohair Growers’ Association (1)Mr A Greeff, P.O. Box 34, Willowmore, 6445

SA Pork Producers’ Organisation (2) Mr K Senyatsi, P.O. Box 36207, Menlo Park, 0102Mr S Streicher, P.O. Box 36207, Menlo Park, 0102

Wildlife Ranching SA (2)Ms A Kitshoff-Botha, P.O. Box 23073, Gezina, 0031

South African Ostrich Business Chamber (1)Mr L Coetzee, P.O. Box 2015, Oudtshoorn, 6620

HORTICULTURE

South African Table Grape Industry (2)Mr C Opperman, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620Mr N Hamman, P.O. Box 9, De Wet, 6853

Fruit Industry (4)Mr F van der Merwe, Boplaas, Koue Bokkeveld, 6836 (Deciduous Fruit)Mr C Krone, P.O. Box 51, Tulbagh, 6820 (Dried Fruit Technical Services)Mr S Victor, P.O. Box 414, Paarl, 6820 (Deciduous Fruit)

South African Subtropical Growers’ Association (1)Mr D Donkin, P.O. Box 8666, Tzaneen, 0850

Vinpro (3) Mr P Botha, P.O. Box 1411, Suider-Paarl, 7624Mr N Joubert, P.O. Box 516, Montagu, 6720

South African Nursery Association (1)Mr W Webbs, P.O. Box 514, Halfway House, 1685

No delegation appointedCotton South Africa (1)Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa (2)Tomato Producers’ Organisation (2)SA Garlic Growers’ Association (1)


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CONGRESS SPONSORS

Agri SA hereby recognises the financial contributions made by congress

sponsors as indicated according to the categories: Platinum, Diamond,

Gold, Silver and Bronze.

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GWKFarmers have achieved something incredible by building GWK to become what it is today. The company is an exceptional asset with exceptional returns and a footprint reaching all over the world. That is something our producers can be proud of. GWK is owned by farmers in South Africa and that will never change.We are a company continuously building and growing our close relationship with South African farmers, our owners.Our story of origin on the farm is something we are very proud of.That is why, in marketing our new Nature’s Farms brand, we always mention that this brand is made possible by GWK farmers. Nature’s Farms is a consumer brand by and for South African farmers. Our farmers share our pride in seeing these products on the shelves.This is only the beginning, because we truly believe that agriculture has the capacity to become the leading sector in South Africa. We see it daily in the success of our farmers, driving our company forward as a tight unit.Remember, success also means surviving tough times like the current drought, and deliberately keep building a future in spite of challenging circumstances. The agricultural sector is a dynamic, ever changing environment which requires us to constantly adapt and discover new solutions. The team at GWK, which includes our farmers, is excited about the opportunities the market offers. It brings out our very best and drives us to keep delivering the best products and services to our shareholders.

Villa Crop ProtectionVilla Crop Protection is a market leader in the South African crop protection industry. With more than 300 product registrations and nearly 900 on-farm research and development trials conducted each year, this ISO-accredited company has a reputation for high quality and innovative products that help local growers achieve their goals.Through Villa’s recently acquired partnership with US based Land O’Lakes, Inc., a Fortune 250 global agribusiness and food company, and its leading crop inputs business, Winfield Solutions, Villa has access to new capabilities and levels of agronomic expertise.Many of Villa’s products are manufactured by its own product formulation facility called Fountain Chemicals. Furthermore, the company also provides a very unique educational offering through its educational arm, the Villa Academy. Agriculturalists, producers and sales people attend courses and workshops to learn how to use the latest product developments and in-field experiences to enhance service delivery, decision-making and productivity.

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SILVERAbsaCultivating agricultural growthAt Absa AgriBusiness, we know that the soil connects us. It is the life-blood that surges through our communities, opening doors to a journey with endless possibilities for shared economic growth. Let us take this journey with you.From feeding to breeding, we have learnt to understand your business and all its challenges as if it were our own. That’s why we can offer you the banking products and services we know you need – rather than the ones we think you need. We are here to help you add your chapter to our country’s growth story. As a partner in the agricultural environment for over 100 years, Absa has cultivated a wealth of experience and knowledge in developing tailored, world-class business solutions for all commodities in the sector. Farmers rely on us for strategic planning and the empowerment of farming communities, irrespective of the size. Our commitment to this crucial sector is clear. Whether we are stimulating the advancement of our country’s flourishing wine industry or nurturing the crops that help feed millions, we make administering and managing your business easier. And when we make things easier for our farming communities, we invest in our own livelihoods and allow our economy to prosper. Please contact Absa AgriBusiness: [email protected]/0860 04 03 02 for any further information.

DiscoveryWhy work with Discovery Financial Consultants?We can help you with your annual financial check-up! You should never ignore the value of sound financial advice. Our accredited financial advisers can help you unpack the complex financial planning process by conducting a thorough needs analysis to provide you with a tailored financial plan. A reliable and tailor-made financial plan or solution, integrated with active engagement in Discovery’s Vitality programme, produces positive financial results that are astounding in every case. In addition to better health, you also get the best benefits (and the most benefit per unit of premium) in the industry.As Discovery Financial Advisers, we are accredited to give advice on the full suite of Discovery products:Discovery Health: South Africa’s largest and most stable medical scheme by far, with over 2,69 million members.Discovery Life: Offers the most comprehensive cover in the market.Discovery Invest: When you take out a Discovery Invest Endowment Plan you can receive an upfront boost of up 26% to your initial lump sum investment.Discovery Insure: Comprehensive motor and household insurance cover.Vitality: Vitality is the wellness programme that facilitates, encourages and rewards members for getting healthier. Speak to us today about these benefits and how they fit into your personal financial plan. Lizelle Louwrens, Business executive: Discovery Financial Consultants, Waterkloofrand Centre, Corner Buffelsdrift and Rigel Avenue, 1st Floor, Suite 2, Erasmusrand Tel: 082 494 9735; Email: [email protected] Discovery is an authorised financial services provider.

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FNBFNB – a dynamic bank for a dynamic agricultural sector Just like Agri SA has been the home for the South African farmer for the past 112 years, FNB has been the finance partner of South African agriculture for more than a century and a half. It is no coincidence that the history of FNB can be drawn back to the agricultural industry since 1838. But a dynamic agricultural sector needs dynamic service providers. At FNB we are proud to say that we understand the dynamics of the agricultural sector and we continuously adapt to ensure that we fulfil the needs of both the primary producer as well as the rest of the supply chain. As a bank that regularly wins awards for innovation and development, we are proud to be involved in the agricultural value chain and we will continue to support the sector in FNB’s unique way.FNB is proud to again be part of Agri SA’s Congress and would like to show you as producer how we can help you to be geared for a dynamic future. Please contact us for more information – www.fnb.co.za or you nearest relationship manager.

MonsantoMonsanto is committed to bringing a broad range of solutions to help nourish our growing world. Globally we produce a variety of seeds ranging from fruits and vegetables to key crops – such as maize, soybeans, and cotton – that help farmers produce abundant and nutritious food. We work to find sustainable agriculture solutions that help farmers conserve natural resources, use data to improve farming practices, use water and other important resources more efficiently, and protect their crops from pests and disease. Through programs and partnerships, we collaborate with farmers, researchers, nonprofit organisations, universities and others to help tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. To learn more about Monsanto, our commitments and our more than 20 000 dedicated employees, please visit: discover.monsanto.com and monsanto.com. Follow our business on Twitter® at twitter.com/MonsantoCo or @DEKALB_SA ; read more on the company blog, Beyond the Rows® at monsantoblog.com or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed. You can also follow us on facebook.

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AgriCommodities from FNB is an online market information system that collates information from a number of sources, allowing users to view daily information of the fresh produce, grain markets and weekly information for livestock and fibre. It is the first service of its kind that enables you to create portfolio reports, which can be emailed to you on a daily basis.

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Old Mutual/Mutual & Federal Agri The role of organised agriculture and its leaders is becoming more important every day. Agri SA has assumed the lead in addressing the challenges faced by commercial farmers and the agricultural sector. Uncertainty regarding the future forms part of these challenges, and by designing and creating our future we will be best able to predict it.We believe we now have an opportunity to come forward with concrete proposals and action plans to show the way. We wish you every success with the task at hand.The important role that family businesses play in agriculture and the economy at large is widely recognised. It remains a concern, however, that relatively few businesses are able to continue operating successfully across generations. Thorough succession planning can play an important role to address this. Spouses and others involved should participate in discussions around succession planning for family businesses to help ensure the sustainability thereof.Old Mutual has a proud history extending over more than 170 years, which is closely interwoven with events in South Africa and within agriculture. We have had to address major challenges and uncertainties together with our clients, and today we are still here as a reliable friend during difficult times.Together with Mutual & Federal and Nedbank, we have more than 400 years’ experience and continue to offer the most comprehensive production solutions for farmers.We are here to help you to create certainty amidst these uncertain times by providing appropriate financial advice to your farming business and your family, also with a view to the future and your legacy.Thank you for the opportunity to be involved in your congress once again.

NedbankNedbank’s relationship with the farming community has evolved beyond that of a lender to one of forging partnerships, focused on holistic solutions for everyday and seasonal operational requirements. We are also cognisant of the effects of the country’s worst drought in three decades, and to this end have contributed more than R1,25 million to support farmers in this time of need. As a bank, Nedbank is proud to partner with Agri SA, which has been the voice of the industry for over a century. We are committed to taking your agribusiness to the next level, and hope to harness the skills and experience of both Agri SA and Nedbank agriculture specialists to support farmers in growing the business. This partnership further promotes innovative solutions to the resource challenges facing agriculture. Nedbank would like to take this opportunity to wish Agri SA well and we look forward to a continued partnership with a mutual goal to contribute to the economy and create jobs through working on innovative solutions together. Nedbank agri-solutions include financing of renewable energy solutions, instalment sale finance and production loans, and a range of flexible insurance solutions for farming activities through AgriPlus insurance.

With over 171 years of experience, partnering with Old Mutual will help you ensure your legacy and your land is in safe hands for future generations. Speak to people who understand your industry. It all starts with a conversation, from today.

So let’s talk. Contact your Old Mutual Financial Adviser or your Broker, or call us on 0860 347 328.

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NWKDynamics in Agriculture ... dynamics can be described as energetic, lively, and strong – a force that change stimulates or progress with a system or process. There are so many variables in the agricultural value chain and the interaction between these variables is what causes dynamics. Let’s think of a few:Land → Reform/other Actors/training funding/ investments.Water → Availability, rainfall, water rights, regulation, pollution.Inputs → Exchange/local/international/availability.Market access → Price formation/local/international.Politics → Moderate/transformation.Infrastructure → Availability, maintenance.Funding → Availability, interest rates.All these aspects are on the agenda of agriculture leaders to pack this interaction that it will be acceptable to the majority in the value chain for a prosperous and healthy agricultural environment. Good luck to all the agricultural leaders and the congress.Danie Marais – Managing Director, NWK Limited

ObaroEvery morning when I unlock my office I open the farm gate of every Obaro client. Everybody at Obaro virtually and physically walks with me through the gate and contributes to the farming activities. Every action at Obaro is focused on the success of our farmers. Over the past year we stood in the fields, looked for clouds, prayed and planned with you. Every day and every year bring its own unique challenges, but we persevere. We will never stop making plans. Obaro will continue to open the farm gate and scout the horizon with you. “Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.”Dear Lord, thank you that today will be a good day.

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SanlamSanlam and agriculture share a long history. Over the past nine decades the company has supported farmers through its involvement in various agricultural initiatives. The Sanlam Group also offers farmers tailor made financial solutions via Financial Solutions for Agricultural Business Owners, the company’s portfolio of financial services for farmers.

SenwesAs always it is a pleasure and indeed a privilege for Senwes to again be a sponsor of the Agri SA Congress. The role of organised agriculture is becoming more and more important as the sector faces stiff challenges from both Mother Nature and political influences. Food security is under ongoing threat as more and more citizens move to the cities and our African neighbouring countries also look our way to feed their people. South African farmers have a reputation for creating miracles despite overwhelming odds. Which is why the theme of this year’s Agri SA conference is absolutely spot on! “Dynamism in Agriculture” is exactly what is required for us to weather the storm and stay ahead of the game.Senwes set the trend to involve new audiences and markets through its Nation in Conversation initiative, engaging ever more people through the Nation in Conversation app and supportive digital platforms. We received unprecedented coverage in mainstream mass publications like the Sowetan, talk radio and other media platforms, which generally shun agri issues. The result is that more people are talking about agriculture and brand agriculture is moving closer to the very people it exists for.I believe that the Agri SA congress this year will bear much needed dynamic fruits in terms of the theme content, which is land reform, safety, natural resources and impact of the mining sector on our industry.Don’t stop the conversation!

Protectyour legacy.Sanlam recognises how hard you work to grow your agricultural business.

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Statistics South AfricaStatistics South Africa (Stats SA) would like to take this opportunity to thank the Agri SA leadership and members for the extensive support provided during the Community Survey 2016 project. You done us proud by ensuring that the results were published within the expected timeframe. We are positive that you will continue your support for the surveys currently in the field, in particular the South African Demographic and Health Survey (SADHS) and the Annual Agricultural Survey. As Stats SA is moving to higher levels through innovative digital data collection, the collaboration we continuously receive from Agri SA will be of paramount importance.We wish Agri SA all the best in its deliberations during the 2016 Congress.

Standard BankStandard Bank supports the view that Agriculture is the cornerstone on which South Africa’s food security and subsequently economic and social stability rests, therefore, in the context of ensuring that all South Africans have access too affordable, nutritious food, in the short and the long term, a thriving Agricultural sector is vital to a prosperous South Africa. The strategic importance of Agriculture is echoed in the National Development Plan, the 9-point plan in the 2015 state of nation address and the recent initiatives between Business & Government to boost the SA economy.In the face of the recent gloomy outlook on unemployment, especially among the youth, it makes it an imperative to encourage investment in agriculture. On the other side the average age of the South African Farmer is well over 55. We need to work relentlessly and we need to work together to make agriculture attractive, sustainable, and ensure succession in the industry. Standard Bank remains optimistic amid the recent drought. Agriculture is a cyclical- long-term business, and thus remains resilient, and will recover from this sluggish position. Standard Bank further believes that continued, constructive participation via appropriate structures such as Agri SA will eventually result in amicable solutions to the policy uncertainties facing South African Agriculture.Standard Bank also remains committed to finding sustainable financial solutions to maintain and increase agricultural production and processing, ensuring sustainability of the agricultural industry.Standard Bank wishes Agri SA a fruitful and constructive 2016 Congress.


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the organisation: CrisisOnCall, Nissan SA, Sanlam, T&E FinOps, Sonfin and

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CrisisOnCall CrisisOnCall is proud to have been a business partner of Agri SA since June 2005 through its association with Agri Securitas Trust Fund.This past year CrisisOnCall was privileged to be able to help a number of farmers who are CrisisOnCall members. This assistance ranged from helping a farmer’s wife involved in a collision to a number of farmers and their wives with medical events on their farms some distance away from the nearest city.In these latter cases, the telephonic medical support offered by CrisisOnCall while an ambulance was en route, was of great help and comfort. Trip monitoring for farmers undertaking journeys, or while travelling to and from their farms has increased significantly. Many farmers log into this service when leaving town to return to their farms and stay “connected” until the last call when they arrive home safely. Farmers are vitally important to us as they provide a phenomenal contribution the provision of food security and that is why we view each farmer and his family with who are members of CrisisOnCall, with fondness.Feel free to visit our website at www.crisisoncall.co.za or send an sms with the words “Agri SA, name and/or email address” to 48950. CrisisOnCall will then contact you.

Nissan SAThe commitment of Nissan SA to the support of the Agri Securitas Trust Fund has been ongoing for a period of eighteen years whereby Nissan SA makes a contribution of R1500 to the Trust Fund for every Nissan vehicle purchased by a member of the farming or agricultural community. The usual method of using a Fleet Code, F14911 to qualify for a discount when a vehicle is purchased from a dealer is still in operation.Contributions to the Trust Fund is applied, as an example, to provide a counselling service to the farming community, the operation of a Security Desk in the Free State, which has led to great success in the prevention of farm attacks, providing communication systems to the farming community for emergency communication in the implementation of security strategies and so on.This confirms Nissan SA commitment and it comes as no surprise that Nissan SA has such a strong affiliation with the farming sector. This motor manufacturer has a history of more than 70 years in this market with the most comprehensive range of commercial vehicles currently on the market. The range comprises from the NP 200 with a load capacity of 800 kg, the reliable range of one tonner NP300 Hardbody to the Navara models and the ultimate work horse vehicle, the Patrol pickup. During the congress, some of the above mentioned vehicles will be on display and we welcome you to come and have a closer look.


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SanlamSanlam and agriculture share a long history. Over the past nine decades the company has supported farmers through its involvement in various agricultural initiatives. The Sanlam Group also offers farmers tailor made financial solutions via Financial Solutions for Agricultural Business Owners, the company’s portfolio of financial services for farmers.

T&E FinOpsDear Agri SAT&E FinOps, Agri SA’s first partner, signed a partnership with Agri SA in 1999. This partnership has been a part of the 112-year-old legacy of Agri SA for 17 years. T & E FinOps greatly appreciates this business relationship and, by being a part of Agri SA’s vision for the future, contributes to the “dynamics in agriculture.” As part of our contribution, we have extended the Family Protector benefits to ensure a dynamic product that comprehensively addresses the needs of the Agri community. The Family Protector is specifically designed to address the risks the farming community is facing, and to manage the risk dynamically through custom-made risk benefits for families.T & E FinOps undertakes to ensure that this Family Protector keeps up with the security needs of the farming community through dynamic development of exceptional risk benefit options.We are confident that this partnership is also significant for Agri SA and that, in the distant future, we will deliver a positive contribution to the welfare of the Agri family.We look forward too many more years of working with Agri SA!

SonfinSonfin believes that any contribution towards the Agri Securitas Trust Fund will make a difference in the safety of farming communities, since the Trust Fund provides farming communities with financial assistance to help prevent crime on a proactive basis.Sonfin has comprehensive means to offer purpose-made solar energy solutions to clients who wish to make provision for their own energy requirements and improve their profitability. Sonfin uses only the most technologically advanced products, for example solar panels with a 30-year performance guarantee. If individuals and organisations in the agricultural sector make use of Sonfin’s services and the reference “Agri Sec/Sonfin” is cited, the company will make a financial contribution to the Trust Fund.Farmers should take note of the astronomical growth that the solar PV industry manage to maintain throughout the world. Worldwide installed capacity has grown from 5,1 Gigawatt (GW) to 227 GW in the last 10 years.Eskom recently announced on their website that applications for low-voltage (LV) connection of solar PV plants will now also be accepted. Medium-voltage (MV) connections are also still allowed and follow the IPP process.Another positive development for solar PV systems is the changes effected in Section 12B of the Income Tax Act of 1962. With effect from 1 January 2016 the accelerated depreciation period for solar PV systems smaller than 1MW was reduced to 1 year (100% allowance).ENQUIRIES: Chris Schutte, cel 072 102 6979, email: [email protected], website: www.sonfin.co.za.


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AlisomCELLULAR AND INTERNET SERVICES CLOSER TO THE FARMING COMMUNITYAgri SA and AliSom Communications, a Vodacom national partner, has joined forces to bring cellular and internet services closer to farming communities and agri businesses. AliSom will assist the farming community with a personal touch by providing direct access to these services so that they will not need to go through a call centre to resolve a query, acquire new services or upgrading on existing packages. AliSom will be able to assist the farming community with leading edge technology in the cellular, data and internet space. The company believes that agriculture is a critical sector to stimulate economic and rural development and in signing this agreement the company will also contribute to the Agri Securitas Trust Fund to improve the safety of the farming community. For further information, the farming community and agri businesses may contact Niandre Smith, on 082 389 5169 or 012 072 0402 or by email: [email protected]


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INTRODUCING TOYOTA SA/AGRI SA YOUNG FARMER FINALISTSAgri SA regards this competition as valuable because young role

models are identified, which are important for new entrants, as

well as for the future of the industry. The finalists are the cream

of young farmers in South Africa. The national winner will be

announced on 27 October 2016. During the 13th year that this

competition has been held, Agri SA wishes to introduce the

finalists:

North West: Johan GriffithsJohan Griffiths was born on 9 May 1986, is married to Melissa, and was named as Agri North West’s Young Farmer of the Year. He has been farming on the farm Volspoed in the Brits district for the past 12 years. His farming operation consists of 95% crops under irrigation, with seed maize, oats, vegetables, dry beans, maize and wheat under production. On the remaining 5%, he farms with exotic game. His vision for the future is to expand his farming operation by adding more irrigation land and to produce and process farm produce in order to cut out the middle man as far as possible. Johan says young farmers play a critical role in sustainable food production and should start thinking in a fresh and innovative way to adapt to changing climatic and economic conditions. Today’s young farmers are the leaders of tomorrow.He serves on the Crocodile West Irrigation Board, is a member of Agri North West’s Young Farmer Association and serves as deacon in his church. His workshop does repairs on police vehicles in the area free of charge and he supplies free vegetables to the local prison and Letlabong primary school.

Free State: DJ van der Linde In the 20th year of the Young Farmer Competition in the Free State, DJ van der Linde of the farm St Helena near Vierfontein was named Free State Agriculture’s Young Farmer of the Year. He is married to Rianette and has been farming for the past eight years. He completed a B Ed Tech degree at the North-West University.Since 2012, he has systematically expanded his farming operations, refined his planting techniques and started to manage his planting and harvesting processes with precision. His farming operations include white and yellow maize and sunflower crops as well as a cattle unit. In managing his farm he constantly devises plans to upgrade equipment technologically rather than replacing it. These skills are used optimally on the farm.Van der Linde says that “young farmers are the plan-makers, the future of the industry and the farmers of tomorrow who must ensure that our children plant food for South Africa”. He always sees something positive in everything.


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Western Cape: Jacques BeukesJacques Beukes, a 35-year-old table grape producer from De Doorns in the Hex River Valley, is Agri Western Cape and Santam Agriculture’s Young Farmer of the Year. He is married to Heleen.Jacques, who completed a B Com degree in Logistics at the University of Stellenbosch, has been farming for 10 years on the farm Modderdrift. He is Agri Western Cape’s regional representative, a director of the Hex Valley Table Grape Association, and chair of the Breede Valley municipality’s producer forum.“Young farmers bring new ideas and energy to the economy. They like new developments and challenges,” he says.Jacques says he likes the table grape industry: “I will continue investing in this wonderful industry. There are many challenges every day, but you have to convert them into opportunities. By striving for higher standards, you put your fellow farmers under pressure to raise their own standards. In this way you can contribute to a better agricultural industry in South Africa.”

Mpumalanga: Japie LandmanJapie Landman was named Mpumalanga Agriculture’s Young Farmer of the Year at the organisation’s annual congress dinner. He is married to Cecil and the couple have one child. He completed a B Com degree in Agribusiness Management at the University of Pretoria.Japie farms on the farm Vlakdrift in the Volksrust district with maize, soya and cattle. As a crop farmer, he uses water economically and applies minimum-cultivation practices. He has been farming for eight years with his father, but is responsible for decision-making within his section. According to Japie, young farmers are the future of agriculture. “Young farmers have to become increasingly innovative to create jobs, ensure food security and deal with land reform.” He also believes that there is much value in staying in contact with experienced and successful farmers to tap their knowledge.

Eastern Cape: Chilli Matshidzula A young farmer is making waves in Eastern Cape agriculture, scooping successes and awards as he farms dairy on the outskirts of Alexandria.Tshilidze Matshidzula, fondly known as “Chilli” by his peers, is a 27-year-old farmer who looks set to do big things in the future and has recently been awarded the Toyota Young Farmer of the Year award for the Eastern Cape.Describing the award as “an honour and a privilege”, Matshidzula, who originally hails from Limpopo, says he hopes his achievement will inspire the youth to transform agriculture in South Africa.While the road has not been easy, Matshidzula has worked hard to put the farm he is in charge of, Little Barnet, firmly on the map.He was the recipient of the Mangold Trophy earlier this year in recognition of the most well-conserved farm in the Bathurst region as well as the Bathurst Conservation Committee’s prize for the most improved farm, in 2015.Under a share-milking scheme, Matshidzula, with the initial assistance of a mentor, has turned the neglected farm into a thriving success.There are 800 cows and Matshidzula is a 40 per cent shareholder. Infrastructure has been repaired and redone, and Little Barnet is almost 100 per cent functional.The future looks bright for this farmer, who attends Agri Eastern Cape meetings, takes part in farmer study groups and works on his B Tech degree in his spare time.His philosophy is not a difficult one. “Stay humble,” he says, “and work hard.”


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Gauteng: CP KriekChristoffel (CP) Kriek was named Agri Gauteng’s Young Farmer of the Year at the organisation’s annual general meeting. He was born on 6 July 1985 and is married to Gerda. The couple have one child. CP holds a B Eng (Hons) in industrial engineering from the University of Pretoria. He has been farming on the farm Taaiboschspruit in the Fochville area for the past four years and operates a 2 000-sow unit for commercial purposes. His vision for the future is to become the preferred supplier of quality pork in South Africa. He wants to play a leading role in the pork industry through innovation and wants to restructure the farming operation into a profitable and sustainable business. One of the changes he has already effected was the introduction of the ‘Theory of Constraints’ principle into his farming operation.His view is that young farmers have a responsibility to enter agriculture and the economy with energy and new ideas in order to ensure the survival of the industry. He is a member of the Premier Pork Producers’ Organisation board and is involved in the Western Transvaal Pork Study Group.

Northern Cape: Vickie BruwerThe 28-year-old Vickie Bruwer was named Agri Northern Cape’s Young Farmer of the Year at the organisation’s annual congress. He and his wife Chrisna have been farming on the farm Genade in the Douglas district for the past six years. The farm Genade consists of three farming units, focusing mainly on maize, wheat and other crops, cattle and game.He regards the establishment of a sustainable rotation system and expansion of irrigation on the farms as the most important improvements he has made. To be able to farm more effectively, Vickie makes use of advanced technology such as propulsion at different speeds for his water pumps to ensure consistent pressure. He considers flooding as well as wind as his most serious challenges. To prevent wind damage, he plants oats among his groundnuts. His vision for the future is to expand his farming operation by at least 10 per cent per year.Vickie is of the opinion that young farmers should become involved as mentors for new entrants to agriculture. He is a member of the Riet-Vaal farmer association and is involved in his local school’s maize and cattle project.

Limpopo: PJ StrydomPetrus (PJ) Strydom of Marble Hall was named as Agri Limpopo’s Toyota Young Farmer of the Year at Agri Limpopo’s congress dinner earlier this year. PJ is a production manager at Piet Engelbrecht Trust. He was born on 18 May 1982 and has been farming for 16 years, eight of which at Piet Engelbrecht Trust. He is married to Yolandie and the couple have two children.The main changes effected over the past five years include the implementation of conservationist farming through minimum-cultivation of fields and upgrading of the irrigation system. As production manager he strives to produce the best quality and quantity of fruit for the market. Citrus is his main farming operation, followed by wheat, soya beans and pecan nuts.According to PJ, young farmers ensure the sustainability of agriculture. He serves on the local school governing board and also as deacon of his church. Via the farm, he is also involved in two emerging farmer projects in the area in terms of a partnership. PJ is member of Agri Loskop.


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KwaZulu-Natal: Neville SchefermannNeville Schefermann, 34-year-old Vryheid farmer, married to Amy, was awarded the provincial title of Kwanalu’s 2016 Young Farmer of the Year at the organisation’s annual congress. Neville, the fourth consecutive generation of Schefermanns to farm at Alford farm in the Khambula district of Vryheid, joined the family farming business in 2007, following completing a National Diploma and a B Tech Degree in forestry.The Schefermann family are well known in the beef industry for their commercial beef enterprise thanks to their innovative three-way crossbreeding system of Simmentaler, Afrikaner and Sussex breeds. He also farms 205 ha of white precision planted maize, including 14 ha for silage, 215 ha wattle timber in rotation and 129 ha pine timber of various ages. In 2014, Neville won the NCT Forestry Cooperative’s Tree Farmer of the Year award. Great importance is placed on using technology, where applicable, to assist with farming practices. This includes using the knowledge of reps to advise on latest products and trends as well as attending farmers’ days and study groups to ensure he is always building on, and improving, his knowledge base.Neville is an active community member and until recently was the secretary of the Khambula Farmer’s Association, of which he was a key roleplayer in the revival of this association. He also serves on the Gencom of Forestry SA.

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