A technological, political, resource and market perspective on agriculture in South Africa post 2020

The theme of this year’s AMT Annual Agricultural Outlook Conference is: A technological, political, resource and market perspective on agriculture in South Africa post 2020.

 This is the 15th conference and will be held on 29 September 2015 at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria. Photos appearing here are taken from their website, where you can also find maps, directions and other useful information.

 Producers, producer organizations, banks, universities, government decision makers, agri businesses and the media will attend. This is an excellent annual networking opportunity for all role-players in Agriculture.

Three of the renowned speakers will be Dr Roelof Botha, who will give an economic outlook for 2016, and Prof Hannes Rautenbach, acclaimed climatologist (who will discuss the climate outlook for 2015 and 2016. Rautenbach’s presentation will be of great value especially to the producers and is considered as a highlight on the conference programme. Prof Rautenbach will give his conclusions regarding rain expectations for the coming summer, in order for producers to plan for the new season plantings. Another excellent speaker, JP Landman will present his political outlook for 2016.

A panel discussion will be held where the opportunity will arise for interaction between audience and experts in their field. Nation in Conversation sponsored by SENWES will be one of the topics of the panel. Other role-players in African Agriculture such as Drs. John Purchase, Theo de Jager, Anthony Turton, Messrs. Daniel Gad from Omega Farms in Ethiopia, Andrew Makenete (AFASA), Pitso Sekhoto, Antois van der Westhuizen (John Deere) and Dirk Hanekom (AgriAllAfrica) will be participating. Agribusiness Globalization - Focus on Opportunities in other countries for producers and agribusinesses, as well as investment opportunities in SA Agriculture will be addressed. The water situation in South Africa will be discussed by Dr Anthony Turton and technology in Agriculture post 2025 will also be one of the topics addressed by the panel members.

 Opportunities for SA Agriculture from increasing global food demand will be the topic of Mr. Japie Snyman (Seaboard Overseas Trading and Shipping) and The Global and SA Outlook for the supply and demand of grains, oilseeds & livestock 2016 will be addressed by Dr Herman van Schalkwyk (CEO: AMT).

The day’s programme will be concluded with a ”spit braai” with guest artists and a price draw. If you are interested in attending this conference, or want to sponsor, exhibit or advertise in the conference programme, contact Ms. Dalene Coetzer at 00276 188 6533 or e-mail liaison [at] amtrends.co.za.

Article by Aginfo