Grain SA honours the successes of emerging producers

Grain SA recently applauded the successes of emerging producers in its Farmer Development Programme at a magnificent celebration ceremony held on 2 October in Bloemfontein. The development and accomplishments of upcoming grain producers are of utmost importance to the organisation and the Day of Celebration is an opportunity to celebrate farmer development, recognise excellence in the field and above all, acknowledge transformation in grain production.

The finalists for the Grain SA/ABSA Subsistence Farmer of the Year category included Gladys Zondo and Thoko Matha Mofokeng, both from Winterton, with the accolade being awarded to our winner, Enoch Khumalo from Piet Retief.

The finalists for the Grain SA/Syngenta Smallholder Farmer of the Year category included the Dwaalkraal Cooperative from Sannieshof, Langa Simon Mbele from Bergville and Willem Modukanele from Welkom, with Lungelwa Kama from Maclear who was announced the overall winner.

In the Grain SA/ABSA New Era Commercial Farmer of the Year category, the four finalists who vied for the honour were Pieter Chaballala from Puthaditjhaba, Michael Ramoholi from Theunissen, Job Metswanere from Delareyville and our overall winner, Ralph Swart from Bredasdorp.

Congratulations to all the winners!

To view our Day of Celebration photo gallery please click here