Challenges show the resilience of SA farmers
Neo Masithela, chairperson, African Farmers’ Association of South Africa
On behalf of the African Farmers’ Association of South
Africa (AFASA), I would like to wish all farmers and farmworkers a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2022.
Farmers and farmworkers have worked hard for the country, and their contribution cannot go unnoticed. Thank you for sacrificing so much of your time, including time spent with your family, to produce food and contribute to South Africa’s GDP. You did all of this while confronted with the COVID-19 pandemic, outbreaks of animal diseases, and drought. Without you, this country would not survive. Without you, food security, employment creation and economic growth would not be attained.
Take a well-deserved break and come back next year feeling revived. Be safe!
Throughout 2021 and before, AFASA and others have done all we could in terms of transformation, and are now leaving other partners, such as government, to help contribute to more inclusive agricultural development. To all AFASA leaders and members, thank you for your valuable input on the Agriculture and AgroProcessing Master Plan.
Make 2022 a year of action
Dr Theo de Jager, president, World Farmers’ Organisation
COVID-19-related lockdowns caused disruption of value chains and linkages to markets, and resulted in changing consumer preferences. These forced many farmers to restrategise and restructure their enterprises to survive and thrive.
この記事は Farmer's Weekly の December 24 - 31, 2021 版に掲載されています。
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