Senwes Scenario February / March 2019 | Page 3

senwes Scenario Content Theme: Mind-shift in agriculture EDITORIAL STAFF The technology shift p6 Editor in Chief: Marlon Abrahams Tel: 018 464 7349 [email protected] Niche market: Garlic p24 Editor: Aubrey Kruger Tel: 018 464 7449 [email protected] Advertisements: Mariëtte Hugo Tel: 018 464 7505 [email protected] Design and layout: Mercia Venter [email protected] Contributors: Ian Bothma, Boet van Zyl, Juan Booysen, ds Willie Botha, Frans Dreyer, Johan Jordaan, Johan Le Grange, Phillip Lee, Kefiloe Manthata, Hansie Swanepoel, dr Kobus Swart, Petrus van Staden, Martin van Zyl en Milanie Vosloo. Subscription: Marie Erasmus Tel: 018 464 7568 Faks: 018 464 7772 [email protected] Owner: Senwes, Posbus 31, Klerksdorp, 2570 Tel: 018 464 7800 Printing: Typo Tel: 011 402 3468 COVER The focus in this edition is on the mind- shift which producers and agricultural companies need to survive in the current economic conditions. Read more about the first 50 years of Senwes and also how producers should make a mind-shift with regards to the newest technological developments in agriculture. The niche- market focus is on garlic and Senwes Scenario visited a garlic farm in the Ventersdorp district. p4, 6, 8 and 24.  GENERAL 02 Editorial: It’s time to do things differently 03 Cartoon: Pieter & Tshepo 03 Did you know? 26 Digital Media: How to adopt a digital mindset in 5 steps 29 Hunting: Hunting time! http://fwd2.co/ScenarioApple Read the Senwes Scenario online at www.scenario. co.za or download the Scenario http://fwd2.co/ScenarioGoogle app. ‘Like’ us on Facebook at facebook.com/ ReadScenario and follow us on Twitter at @ReadScenario 12 The heart of Hartbeesfontein: Take the step in 2019 to safeguard your environment 20 Barend van Staden: Handler of note 30 Senwes part of the Ottosdal Draf en Trap for 26 years 30 BFAP warns: Remain well-achored  AGRICULTURAL  FINANCIAL 34 Senwes Grain Brokers: Weak El Niño years: What happened in the past? 22 Producer focus: Brahmans the love of Willie Jacobs’ life 06 Innovation: The Technology Shift 10 Order of Agricultural Merit for Dr John Purchase 16 Niche market: Smells like success  ARTICLES 28 Area focus: Senwes, Hinterland and Certisure staff in Bloemfontein • The owner and publisher accept no responsi- bility for any comments in adverts, promotion articles or from contributors. 10 Agbiz Outlook 2019 – Be ready! 18 Which factors result in the marginalisation of land? 08 Senwes 110: The first 50 years 26 Area focus: Renewal in Bloem • All rights in terms of the content of Senwes Scenario are reserved in terms of the provisions of Article 12 (7) of the Copyright Act. 04 The right business mind-shift for 2019 14 Use of growth promotants in feedlot cattle 03 Via the grapevine 13 Producer focus: Hinterland winner becomes world champion  NEWS  COLUMNS 02 From the Word: Rev Willie Botha 36 Food for thought: Milanie Vosloo  LIFESTYLE 36 Gardening: Tips for the hot weather 36 Win a copy of Hoop wat kaalvoet loop 20 30 Make sure you receive the eScenario newsletter bi-monthly for relevant company and industry news. Sign in at www.senwes.co.za. SENWES SCENARIO | MIND-SHIFT 2019 1