The Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen MP , addressed the Sernick Farmer’s Day hosted by Mr Nick Serfontein. After his address, he met with Prof Giel Bekker and other delegates and emerging farmers regarding challenges, special initiatives, and projects.

With the finalisation of the Agriculture Master Plan, the focus will be on implementing the identified projects diligently and urgently. The ability and competencies to prepare proper scopes of work, detail planning and implementation coordination and control remains critical to ensure success.

With the MEC for Agriculture Me Elsabe Rockman, Director General Mr Mooketsa Ramasodi for the Free State as well as Mr Wandile Sihlobo of Agricultural Business Chamber (AgBiz) and Economic Advisor to the President also in attendance, it is clear that new energy is emerging in this important sector under inspirational, clear and firm leadership.