The year is certainly flying by with the speed of lightning. Snooze and
you will lose, is a lesson that many of us have learnt throughout our lives.

In agriculture, before we know the winter has passed, and the spring arrives – bringing with it new growth and new life, which also gives us, in turn, new opportunities for growth … and if you do not grab these opportunities, you will lose.

After a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAMPO harvest
day returned with a bang. It was evident to see that agricultural shows
are crucial for creating a sense of community, and for the support they
provide to farmers.

According to the Project Management Institute, over 176 million people in
Sub-Saharan Africa depend on maize based agriculture for food and economic security. In addition, over 40% of the workforce is involved, either directly or indirectly, in agriculture.

As such, climate crisis, one of the six Global Megatrends identified by PMI, has the potential to disproportionately impact on African farmers and the growth and development prospects of the entire continent.

NAMPO truly was an eye-opener tome this year. Why don’t we rather
grab the opportunities that come our way with both hands despite all the
challenges, and support one another to build on the agricultural sector,
sharing advice and information, building up friends and contacts to
rely on.

Stay warm this month and enjoy an edition jam-packed with exciting
and informative content. Make sure you bookmark our new website,
ProagriMedia (www.proagrimedia.com) for the latest agricultural news
in Africa.

Let’s talk I would like to hear from you: Write to me, contact me, make an appointment, or invite me to visit you.

Farm smartly!
Bianca Henning – bianca@proagri.co.za