Striking up a conversation
on agriculture
By Juanita Greyling
Nation in Conversation will again be at the
NAMPO Harvest Day to discuss topical issues in
the agricultural sector. South Africa’s top thought
leaders will be gathering to be a voice for the
producer and his key partners and to encourage and
stimulate dialogue with South African consumers.
to realise the extent of the impact of agriculture on
South Africa and the community and this is where
Nation in Conversation plays a role.
Nation in Conversation serves as a “voice” for the
producer and its key partners and goes from strength
to strength in making a world-wide positive impact.
Communal, small and commercial farmers are mostly
excluded from discussions which really matter, since
such discussions are traditionally regarded as taboo.
This often results in the agricultural sector not being
heard and in ignorance being exploited, which is
usually to the detriment of the farmers.
This is why Nation in Conversation was initiated
and why it includes important role players in the
agricultural sector, namely AFGRI, Engen, John
Deere, Grain SA, Monsanto and Nedbank. It takes
place under the leadership of Senwes at the NAMPO
Harvest Day at Bothaville.
Francois Strydom, Senwes
“South Africa cannot survive without farmers.
Agriculture is the only industry which can ensure
sustainable economic growth and wealth”, says Mr
Andries Gamede, Mpumalanga MEC for Agriculture,
Rural Development, Land and Environmental
Matters. Nationally and internationally it is time
AN INITIATIVE BY:
This year will be Nation in Conversation’s fourth year
at the NAMPO Harvest Da 丁Q