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Jaco Snyman, Business Manager of Pioneer Seed South Africa, states,“ Just as Pioneer has supported farmers globally over the past century, we stand ready to tackle the next 100 years together with South African farmers”.
The brand, established 100 years ago by Henry A. Wallace, is built on a legacy of innovation, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to producers. Since developing the first hybrid maize seed, Pioneer has always been at the forefront of agricultural development. Thanks to a profound understanding of the unique soil conditions, climate, and the challenges that South African farmers face daily, the company’ s story in South Africa has been deeply rooted in the local agricultural sector for decades.
“ This milestone represents the first step of the next century of sustainable and profitable agriculture.”
Snyman notes that the Pioneer celebration is not merely about looking back; it is about celebrating millions of success stories shared with clients. At the heart of this commitment is their“ Farmer First” philosophy, which means that the farmer is the centre of their business, and that every daily decision is made in the farmer’ s best interest.
Putting the farmer first is Pioneer’ s top priority, says Daneel Fourie, Agri Business Manager, Pioneer Seed South Africa.“ Whether it is in-field support or the products we develop for his specific needs, we will always endeavour to enable him to farm as profitably and sustainably as possible”.
Examples of this progress include drought-resistant cultivars, as well as insect and weed-resistant cultivars containing Corteva’ s PowerCore™ technology. They also offer digital solutions that enable farmers to farm with precision, such as the Pioneer Farmer App and gLink technology which assists with the accurate prediction of silage cutting times and more.“ Pioneer Seed South Africa utilises their access to global resources
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