“We are the sixth-generation farmers on Lemmersville and we must be stewards of our inheritance. As young farmers we should manage our finances effectively and as we look towards the future, a Joseph-policy must be practiced to combat shortages that may arise in times of drought.” In our program of 14 June, Wernich tells us more about their farming business, how they use cover crops to protect their soil and help slow erosion. They also make uses of crop rotation to keep the soil fertile as some plants take nutrients from the soil and others add nutrients.
Boeta du Toit, CEO of Agri SA North-West, has some information on their vision for agriculture. He applauds the young farmers in our country. There are many challenges in agriculture, but we must be realistic, we cannot afford to be negative. The challenges need to be addressed strategically and agriculture must consolidate and mobilise support on all levels.
Suzanne Oosthuizen is the Managing Director of Nufarmer Africa. Nufarmer Africa was founded 25 years ago. During these years they assisted communities with training and input on available land. Agriculture is a business, we must diligently work towards sustainable food production.
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