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H O M E O F T H E S O U T H A F R I C A N F A R M E R I K H A Y A L O M L I M I W A S E N I N G I Z I M U A F R I K A T U I S T E V A N D I E S U I D - A F R I K A A N S E B O E R L E H A E L A B A L I M I B A A F R I K A B O R W A

AGRI SAC O N G R E S S P R O G R A M M E 2015

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H o m e o f t h e S o u t h A f r i c a n f a r m e r

I k h a y a l o m l i m i w a s e N i n g i z i m u A f r i k a

Tu i s t e v a n d i e S u i d - A f r i k a a n s e b o e r

L e h a e l a b a l i m i b a A f r i k a B o r w a

Congress Programme15 & 16 October 2015

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Agri SA, Private Bag X180, Centurion, 0046Inkwazi Office, Block A, 1249 Embankment Road, Zwartkop X7

Tel: +27 (0)12 643 3400Fax: +27 (0)12 663 3178Website: www.agrisa.co.zaE-mail: [email protected]

CONGRESS THEMEGeared for the future

The focus this year will be on: The principal of public custodianship related to natural resources

and specifically land Social challenges in rural communities Interaction with local government structures



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VENUESpartan Room, St George Hotel & Conference Centre, Old Pretoria Kempton Park Roads, Rietvleidam.

GPS coordinates: 255319S 281512E

REGISTRATION BALLOTS AND INTERACTIVE HANDSETSRegistration will take place as from 07:30 on Thursday, 15 October 2015, on the front veranda of the Spartan Room.

Changes in the composition of a delegation must be communicated in writing before or during registration.

Delegates will receive and sign for their ballots during registration. Lost ballots will not be replaced.

For interactive participation in the conference delegates will receive and sign for their handsets at registration.

TIMES OF CONGRESS SESSIONSThursday, 15 October 2015 from 08:30 to 17:00

Friday, 16 October 2015 from 08:15 to 13:00

ORDER RULES The sequence of discussions will be determined by the chair. Participants in discussions are limited to a speaking opportunity of five minutes. Speakers are requested to submit their speeches in writing to the administration office, preferably before or directly after

presentation thereof. For media and reporting purposes, we would appreciate it if you could provide Agri SA with such speeches per email before the congress, or during the congress on a memory stick.

ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS Persons who make themselves available for any of the following positions should sign the prescribed nomination form, together with the proposer and seconder.

President Deputy presidents Chairman and management of Agri SAs General Affairs Chamber Chairman and management of Agri SAs Commodity Chamber

INTERPRETATION SERVICEAn interpretation service from Afrikaans to English will be available. Persons who wish to make use of this service can collect and sign for earphones at the interpretation cubicle at the front of the Spartan Room.

LUNCH ARRANGEMENTSGuests and delegates are invited to a lunch on 15 October 2015 in the Salonica Room.

A cash bar will be available.

INFORMAL FUNCTIONDelegates, guests and partners are invited to a function sponsored by Santam Agriculture on 15 October 2015 at 18:15 in the Asteria Room, St George Hotel & Conference Centre.

A cash bar will be available.

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CONGRESS AGENDATheme: Geared for the futureTHURSDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2015

07:30 REGISTRATION

08:30 OPENING SESSION

Reading from scripture and prayer Pastor Andries Enslin

Constitution of the congress

Word of welcome

09:00 Guest speaker

Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana

09:30 Presidential address

Johannes Mller President, Agri SA

10:00 Application of the public custodianship concept in the post-1996 South African legislative environment

Prof Elmarie van der Schyff North-West University

10:20 Discussion

10:40 Tea break

11:10 Key considerations driving the future trajectory of the food system

Prof Scott Drimie University of Stellenbosch

THEME 1 SOCIAL UPLIFTMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF FARM AND RURAL COMMUNITIES

11:30 Introduction: Chair

11:35 A national socio-economic strategy for agriculture

Christo van der Rheede Deputy Executive Director, Agri SA

11:55 Moving towards a social accord

Neil Hamman Deputy Chair, Labour and Social Policy Committee, Agri SA

12:15 Discussion

12:50 Signing of the Nissan SA agreement with Agri Securitas Trust Fund

13:00 Lunch

Lunch will be served in the Salonica Room

THEME 2 LAND REFORM*


14:05 National Policy Framework for Land Reform

Honourable Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mcebisi Skwatsha

14:25 Restitution of Land Rights: Challenges and opportunities

Numfundo Gobodo Chief Land Claims Commissioner

14:45 Feedback on Agri SAs framework for Land Reform

Ernest Pringle Chair, Rural Development Policy Committee, Agri SA

15:05 Financing mechanism for land reform

Johannes Mller President, Agri SA

15:30 Tea break

16:00 Panel discussion

16:45 Land Banks role as development financier

Willie Jacobs Executive Manager, Corporate Banking, Land Bank

16:55 Messages from visiting agricultural unions

Adjournment

*Parallel session for ladies: Ionic Room



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PARALLEL SESSION FOR LADIES: IONIC ROOM

THURSDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2015

The role of women in the development of rural communit ies

Chair : Delene Ml lerFaci l i tator: Chr isto van der Rheede Deputy Execut ive Director, Agr i SA

14:00 Expanding the role of women in family farming

Prof Elmarie Venter Chair, Family farming operations, Nelson Mandela Metro University

14:25 Improving the financial skills of farm worker households

Old Mutual Foundation and Masiszane Fund

14:50 Case study: Entrepreneurship training for farm-based women in the Friersdale area, Northern Cape

Elize van der Westhuizen Senior Manager, Labour Relations, Agri SA

15:10 Women being instrumental in promoting the following with respect to farmworker communities:

Basic education Dr Jurie Joubert, Wellington Teachers College

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Francois Grobbelaar, Fasfacts

Adequate nutrition Willem Jansen van Rensburg, Agricultural Research Council

15:30 Tea break

16:00 Discussion and proposals

Adjournment

INFORMAL FUNCTION

Aster ia Room, St George Hotel & Conference CentreMistress of ceremonies: E lana Afr ika-Bredenkamp

Guest art istes: The Muses

18:15 Welcome drinks

18:30 Guests take their seats

18:35 Word of welcome

18:45 Starter

19:15 Agri Securitas Trust Fund presentation of cheque

19:20 Message from Santam Agriculture

19:30 Presentation of honorary awards

20:00 Buffet

21:30 Dessert & coffee

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FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2015

08:15 Congress attendees take seats

08:20 Reading from scripture and prayer Prof Thabo Masihleho

08:40 Arrangements: Election of Agri SAs office bearers

President

Deputy Presidents

Chair and executive of Agri SAs General Affairs Chamber

Chair and executive of Agri SAs Commodity Chamber

THEME 3 RURAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES PARTNERSHIPS AT LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEVEL


08:55 Guest Speaker

Honourable Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Pravin Gordhan

09:25 POSITIONING AGRICULTURE FOR COLLABORATION AT LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEVEL

Dan Kriek Deputy President, Agri SA

09:45 Discussions

10:30 Awards to advertisers in the Agri magazine

10:40 Tea break

THEME 4 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


11:15 Motions

11:20 Overview of Agri SAs activities during 2014/2015

The chairs of Agri SAs policy committees will provide feedback by means of a DVD presentation.

11:50 Submission of:

Financial statements

Annual report

Amendments to the Agri SA Constitution

Hans van der Merwe Executive Director, Agri SA

12:05 Organisational strategy for Agri SA

Omri van Zyl Designated Executive Director, Agri SA

12:30 Congress resolutions / Communiqu

12:50 Awards

13:00 Closure



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Following on considerations the past two years by the General Council it was decided that it is appropriate to supplement Agri SAs Vision and Mission with a value system that can be included in the organisations constitution.

In addition, Agri SA last year obtained further clarification from SARS on its tax status as Public Benefit Organisation which requires compliance with section 30B of the Income Tax Act. According to this Agri SAs constitution should be amended to explicitly comply with the mentioned criteria.

Because of disruptions with postal services, Agri SA has to rely on electronic communication with regards to notices relating to congress arrangements as an acceptable alternative. This arrangement should be confirmed in the Constitution.

To give effect to the above, the following amendments to Agri SAs constitution are proposed. Additions are indicated in italic and deleted text are strikethrough.

ValuesThe General Council at its meeting held on 21 and 22 July 2015 approved the following value system for submission to Congress.

We will execute our functions in accordance with the letter and spirit of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

To commit to a South Africa that is food and fibre secure.

We regard integrity, transparency and inclusivity as core to the execution of our mandate. We subscribe to the principles of sound corporate governance that leads to apolitical and ethical practices in all respects.

Pursuing an open market based economic approach at all times in order to prevent market distortions due to external inconsistencies.

Striving to improve the profitability of all agricultural enterprises in South Africa at all times with a view to keeping farmers on the land and to ensure that quality food at affordable prices is produced and is accessible to all citizens of South Africa.

Promoting respect for human dignity, social justice and the promotion of equality in all aspects including race, gender and freedom of association.

Encouraging the long term sustainable use of natural and other resources and giving due care to the environment.

Interacting with government and all other relevant bodies at all levels with a view to improving the lives of all rural dwellers in South Africa.

God bless South Africa

Alternative proposalWhen reviewing the above formulation, it was noted that article 1 of the Constitution dealing name and status already included some values. This requires a restructuring of the relevant provisions. The proposed value with

regards to profitability is already mentioned in the mission statement and is therefore repetitive. Different references to the RSAs Constitution were also rationalised with the reformulation. This includes the replacement of article 1.2 with article 4.2.2 as explained in this memorandum. The following alternative to the above is recommended for consideration.

1. NAME AND STATUS

1.1 The name of the organisation is AGRI SOUTH AFRICA (hereafter called Agri SA) that:

1.1.1 is a federation of South African agricultural organisations with common aims and, therefore, committed to joint actions;

1.1.2 is a legal entity functioning as a non-profit association;

1.1.3 performs its operations in Afrikaans and/or English;

1.1.4 maintains democratic principles in decision making; (change to 2.3.1.6)

1.1.5 always focuses on the agricultural merit of its points of view; and (change to 2.3.1.3)

1.1.6 does not subject its mandates to those of any other organisation or movement in the public- or private sector or the civil society. (change to 2.3.1.5)

1.2 the funds that Agri SA have at its disposal will be appropriated only for promoting its objectives and will not be shared amongst affiliated or associated members or other persons. (change to 4.2.2)

2.3 VALUES

2.3.1 Agri SA and its members:

2.3.1.1 respect and comply with the Constitution of the Republic South Africa in the formulation of its positions and related actions;

2.3.1.2 regard private property rights and a free market approach as points of departure for wealth creation;

2.3.1.3 focus on agricultural merits and act apolitically;

2.3.1.4 promote sustainable production practices, also in support of national food security;

2.3.1.5 do not subordinate its mandates to those of other organisations or movements in the public or private sector, or civil society as a whole;

2.3.1.6 maintain democratic principles in decision making; and

2.3.1.7 apply generally accepted practices of corporate governance.

God bless South Africa

Amendments in terms of requirements of SARS for a public benefit organisationArticle 3.1.7

Have sufficient financial resources, taking into consideration the importance of sourced primarily from voluntary membership contributions for the legitimacy of Agri SA as a

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION

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representative organization that will ensure that to ensure Agri SA can execute its mandate on a continuous basis.

Article 4.1.12

Accept and receive gifts and/or contributions of any kind, provided that the organisation will not accept or receive any donation which is recoverable at the instance of the donor for reasons other than a material failure to conform to the designated purposes and conditions of such a donation, including any misrepresentation with regard to the tax deductibility thereof in terms of section 18(A) of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962;

Article 4.2

Income and Property

Article 4.2.1

Members and office bearers have no rights in the property or other assets of the organisation solely by virtue of their being members or office bearers.

Article 4.2.2

The income and property of the organisation shall be used solely for the promotion of the objectives in terms of clause 3, and shall not be paid or distributed directly or indirectly to any person, or to any member of the organisation or office-bearers, except as reasonable compensation for services rendered to the organisation or reimbursement of actual costs or expenses reasonably incurred on behalf of the organisation.

Article 4.2.3

The organisation will not use its resources directly or indirectly to support, advance or oppose a political party.

Article 4.3

Taxation of organisation

Article 4.3.1

The organisation will endeavor at all times to comply fully with the provisions of section 30 (b) of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962, and more specifically will not knowingly become a party to or allow itself to be used as part of an impermissible tax avoidance arrangement as contemplated in section 103(5) of the said Act.

MembershipAgri SAs constitution currently makes provision for affiliated members (one general affairs organisation per province and one organisation per commodity branch) and for associated members. The latter can make provision for organisations such as the Pro Agri Forum. In terms of tax legislation, the contributions made by business partners and sponsors are classified as other income, which could affect Agri SAs tax status. This will not be the

case if those contributions are regarded as contributions made by corporate members. However, provision will have to be made for this in the constitution.

5.3 CORPORATE MEMBERS

5.3.1 Corporate members are persons/organisations other than affiliated or associated members which financially contribute to the funding of Agri SA. The General Council has the power to determine rules regarding corporate membership of Agri SA, as well as the obligations, rights and privileges of such members, and also of altering, replacing and/or the repeal of such rules from time to time, but with the understanding that such members will not have voting rights in the organisation and will not be able to serve as office bearers. With regards to the termination of membership of any corporate member, the General Council will be guided by the provisions of sub-section 5.1.4 of this Constitution.

Article 7

7.1 AMENDEMENT OF CONSTITUTION

Article 7.1.1.4

Any amendments effected to the Constitution will be submitted in writing to the South African Revenue Service within 30 days of such amendments having been approved in the manner contemplated in this section.

Executive and authority: congress rules

At present the constitution contains a stipulation (subclause 6.1.5.5) that, in the event of a Special Congress, the relevant documentation must be sent out by mail. There is also a provision (subclause 6.1.5.6.1) which states that, in the case of an ordinary congress, written notice must be given of the congress particulars. During the past year, the post office strike showed that these provisions are inappropriate and that electronic communication should also be recognised as an acceptable method of distribution. Approval is required for such amendments:

Article 6.1.5.5

call a Special Congress, on condition that in each case a proper notice, together with details of the purpose of the Congress is posted or send electronically to every member

Article 6.1.5.6.1

The points for discussion must reach the Executive Director of Agri SA before or on a date which is communicated in writing or electronically to every affiliated and associated member...



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President

Mr J Mller, P.O. Box 794, Keimoes, 8860

Deputy Presidents

Mr D Kriek, P.O. Box 86, Tweeling, 9820

Mr P Gumede, P.O. Box 74, Jozini, 3969

Chairman of Agri SAs General Affairs Chamber

Dr T de Jager, P.O. Box 20, Tzaneen, 0850

Chairman of Agri SAs Commodity Chamber

Mr L Steytler, P.O. Box 39, Luckhoff, 9982

AGRI SA GENERAL AFFAIRS CHAMBER (64)

Agri Gauteng (1)

Ms M Odendaal, P.O. Box 129, Wierdapark, 0149

Agri Limpopo (2)

Mr L Borcherds, P.O. Box 1251, Marble Hall, 0450

Mr P Vorster, P.O. Box 114, Letsitele, 0885

Agri Northern Cape (11)

Mr H van Wyk, P.O. Box 145, Calvinia, 8190

Mr N Jansen, P.O. Box 305, Hopetown, 8750

Mr J Scholtz, P.O. Box 13, Griekwastad, 8365

Mr W Symington, P.O. Box 147, Williston, 8925

Mr J Joubert, P.O. Box 952, Upington, 8800

Mr H Myburgh, P.O. Box 1094, Kimberley, 8300

Mr H Ackermann, P.O. Box 133, Richmond, 7090

Mr J van Rensburg, P.O. Box 40, Victoria-Wes, 7070

Mr A Schlebussch, P.O. Box 1014, Jan Kempdorp, 8550

Agri North West (6)

Mr P Vercueil, P.O. Box 245, Stella, 8650

Mr D de Villiers, P.O. Box 169, Delareyville, 2770

Mr D van der Merwe, P.O. Box 27, Skuinsdrift, 2851

Mr P du Toit, P.O. Box 151, Zeerust, 2865

Mr H Pienaar, P.O. Box 8, Buhrmannsdrif, 2867

Mr W Vrugt, P.O. Box 366, Stella, 8650

Agri Eastern Cape (9)

Mr E Pringle, P.O. Box 59, Bedford, 5780

Mr W Kritzinger, P.O. Box 34889, Newtonpark, 6055

Mr C Venter, P.O. Box 18, Jamestown, 9742

Mr J Stern, P.O. Box 173, Graaff-Reinet, 6280

Mr D van Litsenborgh, P.O. Box 151, Burgersdorp, 9744

Mr G Kruuse, P.O. Box 20, Kei Road, 4920

Mr B Hoole, P.O. Box 34889, Newtonpark, 6055

Mr B McNamara, P.O. Box 55, Alexandria, 6185

Mr J Wege, P.O. Box 38, Dordrecht, 5435

Agri Western Cape (12)

Mr C Swart, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620

Mr H Botha, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620

Mr P Marais, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620

Mr C Krone, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620

Mr N Hamman, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620

Mr R Joubert, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620

Mr H de Waal, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620

Mr V Loubser, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620

Mr W Esterhuizen, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620

Mr L Coetzee, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620

Mr C Muller, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620

Mr G Du Bois, P.O. Box 27, Paarl, 7620

Free State Agriculture (13)

Mr D Kriek, P.O. Box 86, Tweeling, 9820

Mr K Breytenbach, P.O. Box 105, Zastron, 9950

Mr F Wilken, P.O. Box 3, Vanstadensrus, 9945

Mr B Maree, P.O. Box 157, Excelsior, 9760

Mr M Detering, P.O. Box 9, Rosendal, 9720

Mr W Maas, P.O. Box 327, Brandfort, 9400

Ms A Oates, P.O. Box 175, Harrismith, 9880

Mr B Duminy, P.O. Box 280, Reitz, 9810

Mr R Jacobs, P.O. Box 13, Wepener, 9944

Mr D Venter, P.O. Box 645, Frankfort, 9830

Mr J van Rensburg, P.O. Box 4, Bethulie, 9992

Mr J le Roux, P.O. Box 369, Wesselsbron, 9479

Mr T Esterhuyse, P.O. Box 636, Heilbron, 9650

Kwanalu (7)

Mr M Black, P.O. Box 3, Boston, 3211

Mr A Buchan, P.O. Box 1448, Greytown, 3250

Mr P Gumede, P.O. Box 74, Jozine, 3969

Ms S La Marque, P.O. Box 100123, Scottsville, 3209

Mr P Hassard, P.O. Box 13, Hluhluwe, 3960

Mr R Dandala, P.O. Box 100123, Scottsville, 3209

Mr B Nkosi, P.O. Box 8468, Empangeni Rail, 3910

Mpumalanga Agriculture (3)

Mr G Anderson, Postnet Suite 15, Private Bag X1866, Middelburg, 1050

Mr M du Toit, P.O. Box 37, Kiepersol, 1241

Mr O Malan, P.O. Box 153, Volksrust, 2470

DELEGATES

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AGRI SA COMMODITY CHAMBER (56)

AGRONOMY

Cotton South Africa (1)

Mr G Genis, P.O. Box 721, Marble Hall, 0450

Dry Bean Producers Organisation (1)

Mr C Kleingeld, P.O. Box 15587, Lynn East, 0039

Forestry South Africa Medium Growers Group (1)

Mr A Mason, P.O. Box 735, Greytown, 3250

Grain South Africa (14)

Mr L Steytler, P.O. Box 39, Luckhoff, 9982

Mr A Theron, P.O. Box 59, Moorreesburg, 7310

Mr V Mongoato, P.O. Box 1608, Matatiele, 4730

Mr I Motlhabane, P.O. Box 75, Wesselsbron, 9680

Mr C van Coller, P.O. Box 827, Viljoenskroon, 9520

Mr C Schoonwinkel, P.O. Box 30, Wesselsbron, 9680

Mr J Minnaar, P.O. Box 322, Hennenman, 9445

Mr J de Villiers, P.O. Box 74087, Lynnwoodrif, 0040

Mr R Monaisa, P.O. Box 148, Radithuso, 2738

Mr J Grey, P.O. Box 46, Davel, 2320

Mr K Schoeman, P.O. Box 33, Delmas, 2210

Mr T Ferreira, P.O. Box 311, Harrismith, 9880

South African Sugar Association (4)

Mr W Visser, P.O. Box 208, Pongola, 3170

Mr D Rossler, P.O. Box 100, Mt Edgecombe, 3170

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Milk Producers Organisation (5)

Dr K Coetzee, P.O. Box 1284, Pretoria, 0001

Mr B van Heerden, P.O. Box 1284, Pretoria, 0001

Dr C Van Dijk, P.O. Box 1284, Pretoria, 0001

Ms R Belcher, P.O. Box 1284, Pretoria, 0001

National Wool Growers Association of South Africa (2)

Mr G du Toit, P.O. Box 42, Fraserburg, 6960

Mr SK Makinana, P.O. Box 166, Ugie, 5470

Red Meat Producers Organisation (3)

Dr P Prinsloo, P.O. Box 36802, Menlopark, 0102

Mr W Clack, P.O. Box 36802, Menlopark, 0102

South African Mohair Growers Association (1)

Mr C de Klerk, P.O. Box 78, Cradock, 5880

SA Pork Producers Organisation (2)

Mr B Gibbs, P.O. Box 50, Beynesfield, 3370

Mr S Streicher, P.O. Box 36207, Menlopark, 0102

Wildlife Ranching SA (2)

Mr B Erasmus, P.O. Box 327, Senekal, 9600

Ms M Odendaal, P.O. Box 129, Wierdapark, 0149

HORTICULTURE

South African Fruit Industry (4)

Dr B Konanani, 477 Whitherite Road, The Willows, 0040 (Hortgro Services)

Mr C Krone, P.O. Box 51, Tulbagh, 6820 (Hortgro Services)

Dr K Liphandzi, 477 Whitherite Road, The Willows, 0040 (Deciduous Fruit)

Mr C Krone, P.O. Box 51, Tulbagh, 6820 (Deciduous Fruit)

SA Garlic Growers Association (1)

Mr C Bezuidenhout, P.O. Box 1281, Polokwane, 0700

South African Subtropical Growers Association (1)

Mr D Donkin, P.O. Box 8666, Tzaneen, 0850

South African Table Grape Industry (2)

Mr N Hamman, P.O. Box 9, De Wet, 6853

Vinpro (3)

Mr P Marais, P.O. Box, Paarl, 7620

No delegation appointed

Banana Growers Association of South Africa

Citrus Growers Association of South Africa

Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa

Tomato Producers Organisation

South African Nursery Association

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CONGRESS SPONSORS

Agri SA hereby recognises the f inancia l contr ibut ions made by Congress sponsors as indicated according to the categor ies:

P lat inum, Gold, S i lver and Bronze

PLATINUM

Santam Agri Todays farmer has to yield a return on investment and do business competitively.

Santam Agriculture recognises the important role that agriculture plays in the future of our country, the African continent and the rest of the world to ensure food security.

The development of rural areas is of vital importance. Agriculture contributes to the upliftment of rural communities and offers all South Africans great opportunities.

As the market leader we have a responsibility to contribute to normalising agriculture and our society. At Santam Agriculture we are focussed on the foundations of insurance for farmers and we understand our clients business.

Langenhoven said, The farmer who doesnt sow wont have a poor yield, but will have no yield.

Commercial farmers are always facing risks and it is important that they are aware of these risks and mitigate them as much as possible.

Effective risk management in the shape of adequate crop and asset insurance is vital and this is where Santam Agriculture makes a difference.

For this reason we spend a great deal of time to make sure that we offer real solutions and solid advice to every farmers specific set of circumstances.

Santam Agricultures involvement in Agri SA, Grain SA, national agriculture congresses, Farmer of the Year, Young Farmer of the Year, and agricultural schools to name but a few, is proof that we support that which is close to the hearts of our clients.

We wish you every success with the congress.

GOLD

AgriSETAAgriSETA for Skills Development

AgriSETA creates and promotes opportunities for social, economic and employment growth for agri-enterprises through relevant, quality and accessible education, training and development in both primary and secondary agriculture, in conjunction with other stakeholders in agriculture.

Tel: (012) 301 5600 Fax: (012) 325 1677 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.agriseta.co.za

GWKNow, more than ever, the world needs farmers with fresh thinking. Producers who work smartly to find new ways.

At GWK, we know that we need strong partners to make agriculture successful. Thats why people and organisations like these inspire us to keep innovating so that we can help producers move the boundaries of agriculture. We continuously discover new and better ways with farmers to produce the best agricultural products for the world. With the demand for food increasing daily, it is our aim to empower our producers to supply in this demand.

The partnership between Agri SA and GWK has been established over several years. We are proud to be associated with your annual congress once again and we look forward to finding solutions together that will take agriculture to new heights.

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Land BankThe Land Bank is a development finance institution with the mandate to support, promote and facilitate the development of the agricultural sector. Established in 1912, the Bank is owned by the Government and is a key financial player in agriculture. It provides retail and wholesale finance to farmers.

The Land Bank is the sole shareholder of the LBIC, which provides insurance products to farmers. As a key delivery agency of government in the agricultural sector, the bank plays a strategic role in implementing measures to reduce rural poverty, strengthen economic performance and drive development in the agricultural sector.

Old Mutual/Mutual & Federal AgriOld Mutual will help you do great things

The role of organised agriculture is crucial, and Agri SA is at the forefront of addressing the challenges faced by commercial farmers in the sector.

The role of women in agriculture should be recognised and supported as full partners in discussions around the succession planning of family businesses to ensure their future sustainability.

Old Mutuals 170-year history is inextricably connected to the story of SA agriculture. Together with Mutual & Federal and Nedbank we have the experience and knowledge, needed to offer the best advice and most comprehensive series of product solutions for farmers.

SILVER

AbsaCultivating agricultural growth

At Absa AgriBusiness, we know that the soil connects us. It is the life-blood that surges through our communities, opening doors to a journey with endless possibilities for shared economic growth. Let us take this journey with you.

From feeding to breeding, we have learnt to understand your business and all its challenges as if it were our own. Thats why we can offer you the banking products and services we know you need rather than the ones we think you need.

We are here to help you add your chapter to our countrys growth story. As a partner in the agricultural environment for over 100 years, Absa has cultivated a wealth of experience and knowledge in developing tailored, world-class business solutions for all commodities in the sector. Farmers rely on us for strategic planning and the empowerment of farming communities, irrespective of the size. Our commitment to this crucial sector is clear. Whether we are stimulating the advancement of our countrys flourishing wine industry or nurturing the crops that help feed millions, we make administering and managing your business easier.

And when we make things easier for our farming communities, we invest in our own livelihoods and allow our economy to prosper.

Please contact Absa AgriBusiness: [email protected]/0860 04 03 02 for any further information.

FNBFNB geared for the future

Just like Agri SA has been home for the South African farmer for the past 111 years, FNB is the finance partner of South African agriculture for more than a decade and a half. It is no coincidence that the history of FNB can be drawn back to the agricultural industry since 1838.

However as the agricultural sector develops, service providers have to adapt as well and at FNB we are proud to say that we are already geared for the future. As a bank that regularly wins awards for innovation and development, we are proud to be involved in agriculture and well continue to support the sector in our own unique way.

FNB is proud to be part of the Agri SAs Congress and would like to show you as producer how we can help you to be geared for the future.

Please contact us for more information. Email: [email protected]



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MonsantoMonsanto is committed to bringing a broad range of solutions to help nourish our growing world. Globally we produce a variety of seeds ranging from fruits and vegetables to key crops such as maize, soy-beans, and cotton that help farmers produce abundant and nutritious food. We work to find sustainable agriculture solutions that help farmers conserve natural resources, use data to improve farming practices, use water and other important resources more efficiently, and protect their crops from pests and disease. Through programs and partnerships, we collaborate with farmers, researchers, nonprofit organisations, universities and others to help tackle some of the worlds biggest challenges. To learn more about Monsanto, our commitments and our more than 20,000 dedicated employees, please visit: discover.monsanto.com and monsanto.com. Follow our business on Twitter at twitter.com/MonsantoCo or @DEKALB_SA; read more on the company blog, Beyond the Rows at monsantoblog.com or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed. You can also follow us on facebook at Dekalb SA

SanlamSanlam and agriculture share a long history. Over the past nine decades the company has supported farmers through its involvement in various agricultural initiatives. The Sanlam Group also offers farmers tailor-made financial solutions via Financial Solutions for Agricultural Business Owners, the companys portfolio of financial services for farmers.

SenwesThis years Agri SA congress theme is indeed relevant. Everywhere I go, the emphasis appears to be on the future. Future developments in agriculture, future developments in global economies and how to plan for it.

As we all know, agriculture is as unpredictable as the weather on which it depends. So it is heart-warming that the theme this year is focused on the future. To gear for the future is becoming increasingly important because we need to leave the earth in an enhanced productive state to continue to feed our nation.

Other aspects are agricultural requirements for the achievement of food production and food security within transformation. Here custodianship, social responsibility and local government are relevant topics.

I trust that your congress will provide the ideal platform to discuss sustainable and innovative solutions to be truly geared for the future.

Francois Strydom

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Standard Bank Agriculture is the pivot of which South Africas food security and subsequently economic and social stability, therefore, it must be taken in the context of ensuring that all South Africans will have access to affordable, nutritious food, in the short and the long term. Agriculture is and will remain a strategic sector also highlighted in the National Development Plan.

In the face of the recent gloomy outlook on unemployment, especially among the youth, it makes it imperative to encourage investment in agriculture.

On the other side the average age of the South African Farmer is well over 55. We need to work together to make agriculture attractive, sustainable, and ensure succession in the industry.

The bank remains optimistic amid the recent drought in some areas. Agriculture is a cyclical long-term business, and thus remains resilient, and will recover from this sluggish position.

Standard Bank further believes that continued, constructive participation via appropriate structures such as Agri SA will eventually result in amicable solutions to the policy uncertainties facing South African agriculture.

Standard Bank remains committed to finding sustainable financial solutions to maintain and increase agricultural production and processing, ensuring sustainability of the agricultural industry.

Standard Bank wishes Agri SA a fruitful and constructive 2015 Congress.

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Statistics South AfricaStatistics South Africa (Stats SA) is proud to work in collaboration with Agri SA over the years. The partnership has strengthened and resulted into good support, in particular through participation by Agri SA affiliates in Stats SA surveys. 2015 is one of those years where the surveys will be running throughout the year. The difference will be the preparation for the big project, Community Survey, which is the biggest survey after the Population Survey. It will be the first time that it will be conducted through digital data collection system, Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI), using electronic devices.

We would like to wish Agri SA all its best in its deliberations during the congress.

We would like to wish Mr Hans van der Merwe all the best with his retirement as we have worked very closer with him over the years as the CEO of Agri SA. At the same time, we would like to welcome on board the new Agri SA management and are looking forward to work close with them.

BRONZE

NWK, Omnia, OVK, Pannar, Nissan SA, SonFin and Voermol.



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AGRI SAS BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH WHOM THERE IS A SPECIFIC AGREEMENT

Agri SA acknowledges i ts business partners, contr ibut ing at var ious levels of the organisat ion namely: Cr is isOnCal l , Nissan SA, Sanlam,

T&E F inOps and Vodacom.

CrisisOnCall CrisisOnCall is proud to have been a business partner of Agri SA since June 2005 through its association with Agri Securitas Trust Fund.

This past year, CrisisOnCall was privileged by being able to assist several farmers who are members of CrisisOnCall. Some of the incidents include a farmer and his wife who were evacuated by air ambulance after they were seriously injured in a farm attack near Vrede. There were also cases of children being bitten by snakes. Others include the provision of telephonic medical advice to farmers who live far away from hospitals and doctors and trip monitoring when farmers and their families are travelling or on the way to their farms. CrisisOnCall even helped with the search for a farmers father who disappeared from his farm and who was found two hours later via the CrisisOnCall system! CrisisOnCall is able to provide help country-wide through the infrastructure of its network of service providers.

Farmers are vitally important to us as they provide a phenomenal contribution the provision of food security and that is why we view each farmer and his family who are members of CrisisOnCall, with fondness.

Feel free to visit our website at www.crisisoncall.co.za or send a sms with the words COC Agri SA, name and/or email address to 33282. CrisisOnCall will then contact you.

Nissan SANissan SA would like to make use of this opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to promote rural security by means of a contribution to the Agri Securitas Trust Fund.

This commitment of Nissan SA to the support of the Trust Fund has been ongoing for a period of fifteen years whereby Nissan SA makes a contribution of R1500 to the Trust Fund for every Nissan vehicle purchased by a member of the farming or agricultural community. The usual method of using a Fleet Code, F14911 to qualify for a discount when a vehicle is purchased from a dealer is still in operation.

Contributions to the Trust Fund is applied, as an example, to provide a counselling service to the farming community, the operation of an information service in the Free State which has led to great success in prevention of farm attacks, providing communication systems to the farming community for crisis communication in the implementation of security strategies and so on.

This confirms Nissan SA commitment and it comes as no surprise that Nissan SA has such a strong affiliation with the farming sector. This motor manufacturer has a history of more than 70 years in this market with the most comprehensive range of commercial vehicles currently on the market. The range comprises from the NP 200 with a load capacity of 800 kg, the reliable range of one tonner NP300 Hardbody to the Navara double cab and Kingcab models and the ultimate work horse vehicle, the Patrol pickup.

During the congress, some of the above mentioned vehicles will be on display and we welcome you to come and have a closer look.

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SanlamSanlam and agriculture share a long history. Over the past nine decades the company has supported farmers through its involvement in various agricultural initiatives. The Sanlam Group also offers farmers tailor made financial solutions via Financial Solutions for Agricultural Business Owners, the companys portfolio of financial services for farmers.

T&E FinOpsDear Agri SA

Our collaboration agreement with Agri SA already started in the previous century. This made us Agri SA first partner. This agreement was done because of an identified need under the Agri community and a solution to the need.

The Family Protector Plan was launched in February 1999 and has paid out claims in excess of R7 000 000.00 (seven million rand) to date. The Family Protector Plan has been in the market for 17 years and is still going strong and financially stable.

T&E FinOps strives to, irrespective of lifes challenges, good or bad, illness or health, create prosperity for all.

T&E FinOps has a great appreciation towards the long standing partnership with Agri SA and undertake to always give our best. We trust that this partnership has the same value to Agri SA and that we will in future still have a positive contribution towards the well-being of the Agri family.

We are looking forward to the next century with Agri SA!

Vodacom

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