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May 2024
It is that time of the year again when nominees are identified who qualify for the Farmer of the Year competition. This yearly competition is not only a highlight for all the farmers, but for the Grain SA and PGP teams as well.
The main goal of the Farmer of the Year competition is not about winning, but about celebrating the learning, growth, development and hard work of the farmers who are part of the Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP) Farmer Development Programme – no matter how many hectares they plant.
Grain farmers who are active members of the programme work hard every single day to build their farming businesses and provide for their families. This competition offers them the opportunity to highlight their hard work and determination. It is always encouraging to see the progress of these farmers.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to enter every deserving farmer, so only a handful of candidates from each province are nominated in the four categories according to a strict criteria.
The four categories are:
In 2008 the decision was made to take one day off from facing agricultural challenges, to celebrate and recognise the many different individuals and institutions involved in the field. At the Day of Celebration the finalists and winners in the different categories are announced and everyone who makes the programme possible receives acknowledgement.
Furthermore, to inspire and encourage all the farmers the 250 Ton Club was established with different levels of membership recognising farmers who produce: 250 ton (Bronze), 500 ton (Silver), 1 000 ton (Gold) and 1 500 ton (Platinum).
Here are last year's four winners at the 2023 Day of Celebration which was held at NAMPO Park, near Bothaville.
Publication: May 2024
Section: Pula/Imvula
Author: EDITORIAL TEAM
