What have you learned about farmers and the farming sector during your first nine months as agriculture minister?
I've found that our farmers are not always easy to deal with, but it's possible to find common ground when you allow debate. I'm sure that when I came on board they had their own views of what I would do in this role, but I refuse to judge anybody on the basis of what I read in newspapers. We have to engage and build understanding and trust and I'm happy to say that most of the farming unions are willing to work with us [government] if we are prepared to listen to their concerns and engage with them in an honest way...
Read the full story on http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/.
Farmer’s Weekly has a long and proud history of serving South Africa’s agricultural industry. Throughout the years, Farmer’s Weekly has been a clarion for South Africa’s farming community and, the magazine remains fully committed to its original undertaking – the advancement of the interests of farmers and their industry.
Go to: www.farmersweekly.co.za
