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Grain SA 2015 Congress ends on positive note─── SABRINA DEAN 15:57 Thu, 05 Mar 2015
Bothaville - Despite the numerous challenges facing grain producers, the overall atmosphere at the close of the 2015 Grain SA Congress was positive.
Newly re-elected chairperson Louw Steytler told farmers not to underestimate their role, describing them as the “backbone” of this nation.
Steytler highlighted the fact that Agriculture Minister Senzeni Zokwana made time to attend, asking congress delegates if they could remember when last an agriculture minister was present.
The organisation also committed itself to focusing on establishing a transparent, cash market system and says it intends investigating alternatives to Safex. This in the wake of indications that Safex does not intend phasing out its differential system.
Sabrina Dean/OFM News