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Pieter & Tshepo
EWN NEWS
Regarding the recent floods: One
often thinks of the positive aspects of
rain for the agri-sector. However, it is
a fact that there is often another side
of the coin as well.
“ ON Thursday, 2 March 2017,
motorists using the Gillooly’s
offramp were affected by the
floods. Areas affected include
Randburg, Roodepoort and
Alberton, where at least 20 houses
were damaged. ”
PAUL MARÉ
The rain received in February brought a lot of joy, but unfortunately
floods caused damage in certain areas.
knowing what your priority is, I
will know your identity. I want to
say, the time is now! Walk with
Jesus, follow Him and be citizens
of eternal life. ”
Senwes producer KOBUS VISSER
“ SUPPORT the guys rendering a Director Corporate Liaison, Agri SA
service to you and who are closely
situated to you. If they are pros-
perous, you will be prosperous,
because indirectly they are your
partners.” ”
MIKE MLENGANA
Director General of the Department
of Agriculture
“ WE all have to contribute to
the development and evolution of
the agricultural strategy. No more
sitting in the office planning for
you, without you. ”
REV QUINTUS SCHOLTZ
Dutch Reformed Church,
Doringkruin
At the opening of the 2017 Grain SA
Congress.
“ I would like to know from every
farmer, what is your priority? By
“ LAND occupation remarks
reported in the media recently,
were strongly condemned by Agri
SA's Rural Safety Committee
during a recent meeting with a
high-level police deputation. ”
MIKE MLENGANA
Director General of the Department
of Agriculture
“ IT is dangerous to deal with a
person with little knowledge but
who has a lot of power. In my
view the person who has power is
the one who serves others. ”
GREGORY SMITH
Research Assistant at Agri SA,
Department: Natural Resources
“ THE concern surrounding
shale gas development is very real,
understandable and cannot be
STAND BY PRODUCERS
IN DROUGHT
T he Agri SA Drought
Disaster Fund needs your help.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR DONATION
Donations can be made via the
webpage www.droogteramp-
fonds.co.za with various payment
options like EFT, Credit cards,
Check and Debit cards, SnapScan
or by SMS at R30 per SMS.
WHY MUST I CONTRIBUTE?
Senwes appeals to all concerned
South Africans to stand by our
producers because they play
a critical role in the food se-
curity of this country and the
economy of the countryside.
ignored. Water is a source of liveli-
hood for the farming community
and it is important to have a full
understanding of possible future
conflicts of interest and the rec-
ommendations made to minimise
any potential risks. ”
SENWES Scenario • APRIL/MAY 2017
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