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Nation in Conversation part of first ever Nampo Cape

  • 12 September 2018
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Nation in Conversation, South Africa’s premiere Agri-talk show, is proud to be part of the first-ever Nampo Cape, which got underway today at Bredasdorp Park in the Overberg. Nampo Cape is the sister event of the Nampo Harvest Day, held annually near Bothaville in the Free State. The agri-festival is considered the biggest event on the SA Agri-calendar attracting over 80 000 people this year. GrainSA, the organisers of the show hopes the Cape version of the festival attracts similar numbers.

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South Africa depends on resilient maize farmers

  • 26 July 2018
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Johan Bezuidenhout of NWK, a company that provides a range of services to maize farmers, speaks to Nation in Conversation about how farmers are managing their businesses within the challenging environment.

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Female farmer of the future

  • 26 July 2018
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This psychology graduate gave up the corporate life for a career in agriculture and she’s not looking back.

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From farm worker to award-winning farmer

  • 19 July 2018
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Thulo realised his lifelong dream of becoming a farmer and being his own boss – he shares some of his secrets to success

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Trends in agriculture

  • 12 July 2018
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Earlier this year, I came across an interesting article by the U.S. agricultural economist, Jason Lusk, highlighting the disruptive trends in food and agriculture.

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Growing a business and flourishing in farming

  • 12 July 2018
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This self-proclaimed “rural girl” from Abbotsdale and her partner, Elton, are gaining ground in the agricultural sector.

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Land reform must help emerging farmers to catch up with latest agri-trends

  • 05 July 2018
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For centuries, technological advancement – or lack thereof – has been one of the factors that determined the progress or regress of nations. Those that have been astute enough to innovate have enjoyed the fruit of being the early beneficiaries of efficient and highly productive technologies.

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Farming for a sustainable future

  • 05 July 2018
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Badge’s passion for farming helped him grow and carve a successful career in agriculture.

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A fruitful family legacy

  • 28 June 2018
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From hawkers to farm owners with burgeoning orchards, this young farmer and his family are making their mark in agriculture.

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Don’t bank on land reform panic, policy menu is diverse

  • 28 June 2018
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When controversial public policy proposals are put on the table, it is easy to choose with an “either… or” mentality, ignoring the rich menu of options. This is particularly the case when emotions trump rationality.

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Dates Bring NIC to a Close for 2018

  • 28 June 2018
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Make a date not to miss the final episode of the current season of Nation in Conversation which draws to a close with episode 13, focusing on Medjool date cultivation and production in South Africa.

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Planting a seed of success

  • 21 June 2018
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This small-town man’s heart-warming story proves that through hard work and sheer determination dreams can become reality.

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Political risk in agriculture needs calm heads

  • 21 June 2018
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There are many things that a good business person would find strange. Market volatility is certainly not one of them. However, whenever market volatility strikes, it causes pain for some and a boon for others, depending on whether they are beneficiaries of the up- or downswing.

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Nation in Conversation goes nuts

  • 21 June 2018
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In this episode we take a look nuts, where and how it’s grown and what to do with it. As usual the show kicks-off with a look at tourist attractions and this time the cameras go to the famous route 62, the longest wine route in the world. It is of-course situated in the Western Cape.

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Nation in Conversation looks at the Wheat Industry

  • 15 June 2018
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This week Nation in Conversation shines the spotlight on the wheat industry and we follow the process of how wheat becomes flour and then bread, which as we all know is a staple food the world over.

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Land reform – from emotions to rationality

  • 14 June 2018
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At the ANC’s 54th elective conference in December 2017, two seemingly incompatible positions emerged on the issue of land reform.

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Episode 10 of Nation in Conversation takes a look at the Avocado Industry

  • 07 June 2018
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“There’s nothing quite as delicious as a freshly toasted slice of bread with Avo on it, and what’s more it’s packed with good fats and vitamins.” This is how the show kicks-off with Rozanne’s comment.

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Nation in Conversation – 2nd Part of Nampo Highlights

  • 31 May 2018
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Show host Rozanne McKenzie continues her tour of Nampo 2018 and continues to be astounded by the sheer scale of it all and how much there is to do!

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Nation in Conversation at Nampo 2018

  • 24 May 2018
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Episode 8 of Nation in Conversation shines the spotlight on the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest agricultural event, the Nampo Harvest Day festival which is held near Bothaville each year.

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Nation in Conversation at Nampo ends with Our youth, our future

  • 18 May 2018
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Nation in Conversation ended on an upbeat with a lively discussion about the role of the youth in agriculture.

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Nation in Conversation takes aim at The Importance of Economy of Scale: Big vs small

  • 17 May 2018
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Day 3 of Nation in Conversation at Nampo 2018 got underway with a robust discussion about the importance of economy of scale with Theo Vorster hosting the conversation with a panel comprised of Senwes Group CEO Francois Strydom, Agriculture Economist Wandile Sihlobo, BFAP’s Ferdi Meyer and GrainSA CEO Jannie de Villiers.

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Nation in Conversation looks into the future to 2035

  • 17 May 2018
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The final session of Day 3 of Nation in Conversation at the Nampo Harvest Day festival saw a panel discussion taking a peak at what agriculture could look like in 2035.

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Inspirational Women in Business on Nation in Conversation

  • 17 May 2018
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The final session of Day 2’s edition of Nation in Conversation at Nampo dissected the importance of female leadership in agricultural structures posing the question “Why is it still difficult for women to land leadership roles in agriculture”.

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The Conversation about Family Businesses

  • 17 May 2018
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The panel discussion was hosted by Roelf Meyer and consisted of Agbiz CEO John Purchase, Daan Kriek, President of AgriSA; Johan Willemse, a retired professor of agriculture; Malcolm Ferguson, a former diplomat now representing a massive maize producing company in Mexico; and Pitso Sekhoto a Free State Producer and Agri-activist with AFASA.

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Sunflower and Soya Bean on Nation in Conversation

  • 17 May 2018
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Episode 7 of the current season of Nation in Conversation takes the viewer on a journey into the fascinating world of sunflower and soya bean farming and processing.

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Nation in Conversation 2018 Kicks-Off with Policy Matters and Scenarios

  • 15 May 2018
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Day one of the country’s premier agri-talkshow, Nation in Conversation, got underway at 11:00 this morning (15 May 2018) at the agri-calandar’s premier event, the Nampo Harvest Day festival near Bothaville. The proceedings, attended by a full studio audience comprised of media and agri-stakeholders, saw the panel discussing “Policy Matters and Scenarios”

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Heated Conversation at 2nd session of Nation in Conversation

  • 15 May 2018
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Nation in Conversation asked the question: “How can threats to food security be overcome to ensure a prosperous future and healthy agricultural sector?”

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Nedbank agri-specialists committed to using their ‘financial expertise to do good’

  • 11 May 2018
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Nedbank’s relationship with the agricultural sector has evolved beyond just offering finance and now entails the provision of holistic solutions for everyday, seasonal and future growth requirements. These holistic solutions cater for the whole agricultural value chain, ranging from primary producers to listed agribusinesses.

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AFGRI - Your agricultural partner for generations

  • 11 May 2018
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AFGRI is a leading agricultural services company with core competencies to enhance, support and guide the growth of agricultural enterprises. With a core focus on grain commodities and a vision of driving food security across Africa, AFGRI provides services across the entire grain production and storage cycle, offering financial support and solutions as well as inputs and hi-tech equipment through the John Deere brand supported by a large retail footprint.

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The Cherry on Top

  • 10 May 2018
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Who doesn’t love a tasty cherry, weather its part of your roast garnish, your cocktail or your favourite cupcake, it’s always a hit.

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Nation in Conversation looks at the Beef Value Chain

  • 03 May 2018
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In the next episode of Nation in Conversation we look at exactly how your delicious piece of steak arrives on your plate, from the farm to the store and all the steps in between.

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Nation in Conversation takes a look at production of milk

  • 26 April 2018
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Episode four shines the spotlight on the dairy industry, specifically milk production which delivers some 3 billion litres a year.

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Nation in Conversation Looks At the Pork Industry

  • 19 April 2018
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This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed at home…

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Nation in Conversation looks into the carrot industry

  • 13 April 2018
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In episode two of the new season of Nation in Conversation we take the view on a journey to the Cradle of Mankind, which is also the home of Rugani Carrots, one of the biggest carrot producers in the country.

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Nation in Conversation 2018 gets under way with a hot cuppa joe

  • 09 April 2018
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South Africa’s premiere Agri-talkshow is back with comprehensive look at another set of commodities and the various aspects of the value chain. Episode one kicks off with a look at South Africa’s coffee industry, which although very small, is part of a growing culture of local coffee connoisseurs.

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Prestigious award for Nation in Conversation

  • 22 November 2017
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It is with great pleasure that we would like to announce that Nation in Conversation, South Africa’s most talked about Agri-talkshow / television series, of which you are a major partner, has been awarded a prestigious award by the Agricultural Writers of South Africa.

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Jeug: Loopbaangeleenthede en Hoe om Nuwelinge na die Landbousektor te Lok

  • 19 May 2017
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Die laaste sessie van Nasie in Gesprek is op die heel laaste dag van Nampo Oesdag in Bothaville verfilm waar dit geëindig het met ʼn lewendige gesprek oor Jeug: Loopbaangeleenthede en Hoe om Nuwelinge na die Landbousektor te Lok. Die sessie was deur Mpumelelo Mkhabela aangebied met paneellede soos Graan SA se Jannie de Villiers, Agri SA se Omri van Zyl, Afgri se Prudence Motseo, Monsanto se Kobus Steenekamp, Johan Hudson van Nedbank, Antois van der Westhuizen van John Deere asook Flint Meintjies van Senwes.

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Youth: Career Opportunities and How to Attract New Entrants to the Agricultural Sector

  • 19 May 2017
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The final session of Nation in Conversation, filmed on the last day of the Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville ended off with a lively discussion on Youth: Career Opportunities and How to Attract New Entrants to the Agricultural Sector. The session was hosted by Mpumelelo Mkhabela and the panellists included GrainSA’s Jannie de Villiers, AgriSA’s Omri van Zyl, Afgri’s Prudence Motseo, Monsanto’s Kobus Steenekamp, Johan Hudson from Nedbank, Antois van der Westhuizen from John Deere and Flint Meintjies from Senwes.

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Die Skuif van Kommoditeite na die Handelsmark

  • 19 May 2017
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Die swaargewig in die media en nuusanker, Jeremy Maggs het die laaste sessie van dag drie aangebied tydens die lewendige opname van Nasie in Gesprek by Nampo Oesdag 2017 naby Bothaville.

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The Move From Commodity to Trademark

  • 19 May 2017
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Jeremy Maggs, media heavyweight and news anchor hosted the final session of day 3 of the live recording of Nation in Conversation at the Nampo Harvest Day 2017 near Bothaville.

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Tegnologie Grondgesondheid en Raadgewers

  • 19 May 2017
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Nasie in Gesprek het die rol van Tegnologie, Grondgesondheid en Raadgewers in Landbou onder die loep geneem tydens die tweede sessie van dag drie van die lewendige opname van die gerespekteerde landbougespreksreeks by Nampo Oesdag 2017 in Bothaville.

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Technology, Soil Health and Advisors

  • 19 May 2017
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Nation in Conversation highlights the Role of Technology, Soil health and advisors in Agriculture during the second session of day three of the live recording of the respected agri-talkshow series at the Nampo Harvest Day 2017 in Bothaville.

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Finansies: Arbeid, Diversifikasie en Finansiële Beplanning

  • 19 May 2017
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Die eerste sessie van Nasie in Gesprek op Dag 3 by Nampo Oesdag het op Finansies: Arbeid, Diversifikasie en Finansiële Beplanning gefokus. Die gereelde aanbieder van die reeks, Theo Vorster het die gesprek geanker met paneelgaste soos Marelize Venter (Nedbank), Johan Geel (AFGRI), Jannie de Villiers (Graan SA) en Pieter Swart (Senwes Credit).

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Finances: Labour, Diversification and Financial Planning

  • 19 May 2017
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The first session of Nation in Conversation on Day 3 at the Nampo Harvest Day focused on Finances: Labour Diversification and Financial Planning. Regular series host Theo Vorster anchored a panel which included: Marelize Venter – Nedbank, Johan Geel – Afgri, Jannie de Villiers – Grain SA and Pieter Swart – Senwes Credit.

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Nasie in Gesprek plaas die kollig op Vroue in Landbou

  • 19 May 2017
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Tydens sessie twee van dag twee (17 Mei 2017) van die lewendige opname van Nasie in Gesprek, die land se leier landbouprogram, wat by Nampo Oesdag verfilm word het gekyk na Vroue in Landbou. RSG aanbieder, Suzanne Paxton het die paneelbespreking aangebied wat uit Lindie Stroebel (PMA); Liesel Foster (Dr LA Foster Boerdery) en Gloria Serobe van Wiphold bestaan het.

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Nation in Conversation turns its spotlight on Women in Agriculture

  • 19 May 2017
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Session two of day two (17 May 2017) of the live recording of Nation in Conversation, the country’s leading agri-talkshow being filmed at the Nampo Harvest Day took a look at Women in Agriculture. RSG presenter Suzanne Paxton hosted a panel consisting of Lindie Stroebel – Produce Marketing Association; Liesel Foster – Dr LA Foster Boerdery and Gloria Serobe – Wiphold.

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Nasie in Gesprek kyk na die Suksesvolle Transformasie Inisiatiewe in Landbou

  • 19 May 2017
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Suid-Afrika se uithaler landbougespreksprogram, Nasie in Gesprek, het ‘n Uitstalling van Suksesvolle Transformasie Inisiatiewe in Landbou bespreek gedurende die eerste sessie van dag twee van Nampo Oesdag wat tans in Bothaville plaasvind.

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Nation in Conversation looks at Successful Transformation Initiatives in Agriculture

  • 19 May 2017
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South Africa's premiere agri-talkshow, Nation in Conversation presented A Showcase of Successful Transformation Initiatives in Agriculture as the title of the first session of day two of the Nampo Harvest Day currently underway in Bothaville.

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Nasie in Gesprek plaas die kollig op Oplossings vir Grondkwessies

  • 18 May 2017
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Die tweede sessie van Nasie in Gesprek op dag een van die Nampo Oesdag was ʼn voortsetting van die omstrede en politiese tema “Oplossings vir Grondkwessies.” 702/Cape Talk aanbieder, Eusebius McKaiser het hierdie onderwerp getakel met paneelgaste soos: Roelf Meyer (In Transformation Initiative); Phile van Zyl (ZZ2); Prince Mashele (Politieke Ontleder); Johannes Moller (Agri SA) sowel as Mike Mlengana (DG – Departement van Landbou, Bosbou en Visserye).

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Nation In Conversation shines the spotlight on Resolving Land Issues

  • 18 May 2017
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The second session of Nation in Conversation on day one of the Nampo Harvest Day saw a continuation of the contentious and politically current “Resolving Land Issues.” 702/Cape Talk presenter Eusebius McKaiser hosted the subject with panel guests comprised of: Roelf Meyer – In Transformation Initiative; Phile van Zyl – ZZ2; Prince Mashele – Political Analyst; Johannes Moller – Agri SA and Mike Mlengana – DG DAFF.

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Nasie in Gesprek praat vrymoedig oor Die Ware Effek van Grondonteiening Sonder Kompensasie

  • 18 May 2017
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Om duidelik en vrymoedig te praat was die tema toe Nasie in Gesprek gister, 16 Mei 2017, by die Nampo Oesdag afgeskop het met Bruce Whitfield van 702/Cape Talk se The Money Show wat die aanbieder van die eerste sessie was waar Die Ware Effek van Grondonteiening Sonder Kompensasie bespreek was met gaste soos Senwes Groep HUB Francois Strydom; Pierre Venter (BASA); Agbiz HUB John Purchase sowel as Mpumelelo Mkhabela (Ntambose Konsult).

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Nation in Conversation Gets Frank about The True Effects Of Land Grabs Without Compensation

  • 18 May 2017
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Frankness was the enduring theme when Nation in Conversation kicked-off at the Nampo Harvest Day yesterday, 16 May 2017, as Bruce Whitfield, 702/Cape Talk’s The Money Show host facilitated the first session to discuss The True Effects of Land Grabs Without Compensation with guests Senwes Group CEO Francois Strydom; Banking Association of South Africa’s Pierre Venter; Agbiz CEO John Purchase and Mpumelelo Mkhabela – Ntambose Konsult.

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Nedbank eager to drive agri-sector dialogue through Nation in Conversation at Nampo

  • 17 May 2017
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Bothaville – 15 May, 2017 - Nedbank is once again proud to participate at the premier Nampo 2017 event showcasing innovation and highlighting challenges, as well as prospective solutions, in the agri-sector.

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Nasie in Gesprek reis deur suikerrietplantasies

  • 13 March 2017
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In hierdie episode van Nasie in Gesprek raak dinge ʼn bietjie soet soos ons na die Suid-Afrikaanse Suikerbedryf kyk. Die kamera kyk uit oor die uitgestrekte en mooi landskappe van die Mkuze area in KwaZulu-Natal wat bekend is vir die suikerrietplantasies en sy pragtige wildlewe.

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Learn more about vegetables with Nation in Conversation than just about Jack and the Beanstalk

  • 10 March 2017
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The 7th episode of the new season of Nation in Conversation, the agricultural discussion programme which has the nation talking, looks at the ever-changing vegetable industry, which is the reason why you can buy your vegetable produce at a large number of supermarkets.

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Nation in Conversation explores the Game industry

  • 10 March 2017
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Episode 9 of Nation in Conversation looks at the Game industry which is developing rapidly, together with its inherent tourism appeal.

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Nasie in Gesprek bespreek die Wildbedryf

  • 10 March 2017
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Episode 9 van Nasie in Gesprek kyk na die Wildbedryf wat nogal redelik vinnig groei, natuurlik tesame met die inherente toerisme-aantreklikheid van die bedryf.

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You Can Count Your Chickens with Nation in Conversation

  • 02 March 2017
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The seventh episode of the new season of Nation in Conversation, the Agri-discussion show which has the nation talking, takes a look at the chicken industry which is under increasing pressure as the practice of dumping international poultry products onto the South African market continues to affect local chicken farmers.

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Leer meer oor groente as net Jan en die boontjierank met Nasie in Gesprek

  • 02 March 2017
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  2042

Die agtste episode van die nuwe seisoen van Nasie in Gesprek, die landbougespreksprogram wat die nasie aan die praat het, kyk na die groentebedryf wat konstant aan die verander is waar jy vandag groenteprodukte by legio supermarkte kan aankoop. Maar wie van ons koop nog regtig groente by die varsproduktemark of by die informele verkopers langs die pad?

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Nation in Conversation looks at the Ostrich Industry

  • 20 February 2017
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  2379

This week’s episode of Nation in Conversation unveils the visage of the ostrich industry and takes a trip to Oudtshoorn, the Ostrich capital of, not only South Africa, but the World!

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Jy kan jou Hoenders tel met Nasie in Gesprek

  • 17 February 2017
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  2339

Die sewende episode van die nuwe seisoen van Nasie in Gesprek, die landbougespreksprogram wat die nasie aan die praat het, kyk na die pluimveebedryf wat onder toenemende druk is as gevolg van die praktyk dat internasionale pluimveeprodukte hier in die Suid-Afrikaanse mark gestort word wat ons plaaslike hoenderprodusente affekteer.

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Nation in Nation in Conversation Looks at the Dairy Farming Industry

  • 13 February 2017
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  2047

Nation in Conversation pays a visit to the Eastern Cape which is the most concentrated Dairy producing region of the country. Panoramic drone-footage captures the enchanting beauty of the coastal landscape and rich green adjacent pastures where cows can be seen contently grazing.

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Familie-Ondernemings en Opvolgbeplanning

  • 13 February 2017
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  2300

Na afloop van die Nasie in Gesprek program op kykNET rondom familiebesighede, het ons heelwat navrae ontvang rakende een van die sprekers op die program wat spesialiseer in familie-ondernemings en opvolgbeplanning:

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Nasie in Gesprek kyk na die Volstruisbedryf

  • 13 February 2017
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  2115

In hierdie week se episode van Nasie in Gesprek word die gesig van die volstruisbedryf onthul. Ons besoek Oudtshoorn, die Volstruishoofstad van nie net Suid-Afrika nie, maar ook die Wêreld!

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Nation in Conversation goes to Ceres to unravel the Fruit Industry

  • 07 February 2017
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  2401

The fruit industry has a massive impact on the economy and well-being of communities where it operates and it has a huge impact on the national economy as a whole.

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Nation in Conversation heads to the Karoo and Port Elizabeth for a look at the sheep and wool industries

  • 07 February 2017
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  2134

The scene is set when the Deputy Mayor of Beaufort West, Daleen Slabbert, tells us just what makes Beaufort West unique. Then we join Johnny Theunissen, owner of Scheurfontein farm, who tells us why Karoo lamb is the bees’ knees. And if you did not know this, Karoo Lamb is now a recognised brand internationally.

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Nation in Conversation looks at the South African Wine Industry

  • 07 February 2017
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  2209

Episode two of Nation in Conversation’s new series in 2017 turned the spotlight on the South African wine industry as the ground-breaking agri-talkshow visits Wellington, the heart of the wine route. In line with the new look and feel of the show, the cameras soothe the eye with the breath-taking views of the Cape Winelands. The show stops by the James Sedgwick Distillery, responsible for South Africa’s premier whiskey brands, as well as the Bosman Family Vineyards and Diemersfontein.

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Nasie in Gesprek kyk na die Suiwelbedryf

  • 07 February 2017
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  2043

Nasie in Gesprek het besoek aan die Oos-Kaap afgelê wat die mees gekonsentreerde Suiwelproduserende gebied in die land is.

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Nasie in Gesprek besoek die Karoo en Port Elizabeth vir ʼn kykie na die skaap- en wolbedrywe

  • 07 February 2017
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  3967

Die toneel word geskets wanneer die Vise-Burgemeester van Beaufort Wes, Daleen Slabbert ons meer vertel wat Beaufort Wes so uniek maak. Dan sluit ons aan by Johnny Theunissen, eienaar van die Scheurfontein plaas wat ons vertel waarom Karoolam die beste is. En as jy dit nie geweet het nie, Karoolam is nou ʼn erkende internasionale handelsmerk.

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Nasie in Gesprek besoek Ceres om die kollig op die Vrugtebedryf te plaas

  • 06 February 2017
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  2197

Die vrugtebedryf het ʼn massiewe impak op die ekonomie en die welstand van gemeenskappe waarbinne hulle handel dryf en dit het ook ʼn groot impak op die nasionale ekonomie.

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Nasie in Gesprek kyk na die Suid-Afrikaanse Wynbedryf

  • 06 February 2017
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  2195

Episode twee van Nasie in Gesprek se nuwe TV-reeks draai die kollig na die Suid-Afrikaanse wynbedryf, wanneer die baanbreker landbougespreksprogram die hartjie van die wynroete – Wellington - besoek. In lyn met die nuwe gevoel van die program, fokus die kameras op die asemrowende uitsig van die Kaapse Wynland. Die program stop vir ʼn wyle by die James Sedgwick Distilleerdery, wat verantwoordelik is vir Suid-Afrika se voorkeur whiskey handelsmerke, sowel as by Bosman Familie Wynlandgoed en Diemersfontein.

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Waarom Isuzu?

  • 18 January 2017
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  3369

Nasie in Gesprek verwelkom met trots vir Imperial Isuzu Truck Centre as die amptelike voertuigborg van die Nasie in Gesprek TV-reeks, ‘n platform waar landboukwessies bespreek word met talle denkleiers van verskeie sektore.

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Nasie in Gesprek kyk na familiebesighede

  • 13 January 2017
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  2928

Die kamera fokus op die mooi landskappe van Parys en Robertson terwyl die impak van twee familieboerderye in daardie areas van naderby bekyk word.

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Volledige bespreking rakende familiebesighede

  • 04 January 2017
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  2088

Die volgende seisoen van die baanbreker Nasie in Gesprek reeks het op Dinsdag 13 September 2016, by Nampo Park naby Bothaville begin. Die eerste episode van die reeks, wat vanaf Januarie 2017 op verskeie televisieplatforms uitgesaai gaan word, het talle industrieleiers en produsente die onderwerp van Familieboerdery as besigheid bespreek.

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Nation in Conversation – Changing the Image of Agriculture

  • 23 May 2016
  •  Senwes
  •  2835

Hosted by Jeremy Maggs, Senior News Anchor/Broadcaster. Panel: Francois Strydom, Senwes Group CEO; Chris Venter, CEO AFGRI; Omri van Zyl, CEO Agri SA; Andy Rice, Chairman Yellowwood; Rob van Rooyen, Executive Director Strategy, House of Brave; Phumi Mashigo, Founding Partner, Ignitive.

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Nasie in Gesprek – Bevordering van die Beeld van Landbou

  • 23 May 2016
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  2544

Die tiende en laaste sessie van die Nasie in Gespreek-reeks wat by Nampo Oesdag naby Bothaville plaasgevind het was verseker propvol pitkos rakende die toekoms van landbou.

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Nasie in Gesprek – Fokus op die SAOG en Afrika

  • 23 May 2016
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  2503

Die heel laaste sessie van dag drie van Nasie in Gesprek by Nampo Oesdag, was deur dr. Mmatlou Kalaba, Internasionale Handelsekonoom van UP aangebied met die fokus op die Suid-Afrikaanse ontwikkelingsgemeenskap en Afrika, en geleenthede wat Afrika bied.

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Nation in Conversation – Focus on SADC (The South African Development Community)

  • 23 May 2016
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  2183

Hosted by Dr. Mmatlou Kalaba, International Trade Economist at UP, with panel members: Theo Vorster, CEO of Galileo Capital; Bonani Nyhodo, Manager: Research National Agricultural Marketing Council; Theo de Jager, President of the Pan African Farmers Organisation (PAFO) & Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU); and Jacob de Villiers, MD Grain Management at AFGRI.

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Nasie in Gesprek – Familiebesighede

  • 20 May 2016
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  2477

Daar is geen ander manier om dit te stel nie - boerdery as ‘n familiebesigheid staan absoluut sentraal in die Suid-Afrikaanse landbou-omgewing, en is al vir eeue ‘n integrale deel van die sektor. Hierdie tema is tydens die tweede sessie van dag drie van Nasie in Gesprek bespreek, wat deur Theo Vorster, Uitvoerende Hoof van Galileo Capital, aangebied is.

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Nation in Conversation – Family Businesses

  • 20 May 2016
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  2691

Session two of day three of Nation in Conversation focused on family businesses in agriculture with anchor Theo Vorster, CEO of Galileo Capital, hosting a panel discussion with Tommie van Zyl, CEO of ZZ2; Pieter Karsten, Deputy MD of Karsten Group; Prof. Elmarie Venter, Director of NMMU’s Unit of Family Businesses; and Danie Minnaar, Chairman of Senwes Ltd.

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Nasie in Gesprek – Van Plaas tot Tafel, Volhoubaar

  • 19 May 2016
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  2291

Die uniekheid van die Suid-Afrikaanse landbou waardeketting is in diepte bespreek tydens die openingsessie van dag drie van Nasie in Gesprek, met die treffende tema ‘Van Plaas tot Tafel, Volhoubaar’ wat deur Theo Vorster, Uitvoerende Hoof van Galileo Capital, aangebied is.

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Nation in Conversation – From Farm to Fork, Sustainably

  • 19 May 2016
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  2449

Anchored by Theo Vorster, CEO of Galileo Capital; panel members: Kobus Pienaar, Manager Good Business Journey, Woolworths Foods; Kevin Lovell, MD of South African Poultry Association; Connie J van Vuuren, President of Beef Master SA; Francois Strydom, Senwes Group CEO.

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Nasie in Gesprek – Beleidsaangeleenthede

  • 19 May 2016
  •  Nasie in Gesorek
  •  2059

Die derde en laaste sessie van die tweede dag van Nasie in Gesprek het gefokus op beleidsaangeleenthede en was aangebied deur Theo Vorster, Uitvoerende Hoof van Galileo Capital, terwyl die paneel bestaan het uit Jannie de Villiers, Hoof Uitvoerende Beampte van Graan SA; dr. John Purchase, Hoof Uitvoerende Beampte van Agbiz; Hamish McBain, voormalige Uitvoerende Direkteur van Tiger Brands Bpk asook TP Nchocho, Hoof Uitvoerende Beampte van die Landbank.

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Nation in Conversation – Policy Matters

  • 19 May 2016
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  2345

The third and final session of the second day of Nation in Conversation focussed on Policy Matters and was hosted by Theo Vorster, CEO of Galileo Capital, while the discussion panel consisted of Jannie de Villiers, CEO of Grain SA; Dr John Purchase, CEO of Agbiz; Hamish McBain, Retired Executive Director of Tiger Brands; and TP Nchocho, CEO of Land Bank.

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Nasie in Gesprek – Akademici in Gesprek Slag Heilige Koeie Met Harde Feite

  • 19 May 2016
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  1985

Indien jy die kwessie van grondhervorming met die regering met ʼn houding gaan benader, gaan jy verseker verloor. So het die Politieke Ontleder, rubriekskrywer en aanbieder van die televisieprogram Megaboere, dr. Piet Croucamp, die tweede sessie van dag twee van Nasie in Gesprek by Nampo Oesdag in Bothaville afgeskop.

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Nation in Conversation – Academics bring down Holy Cows with hard Facts

  • 18 May 2016
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  2320

“If you’re going to approach government with the issue of land reform and an attitude of ‘I’m driving in here on my Ford bakkie with my rifle and I’m going to shoot the crap out of you if I don’t get what I want’, you’re going to lose.” So says Dr Piet Croucamp, Political Analyst and Columnist and TV host of Megaboere during the second session of day two of Nation in Conversation at Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville.

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Nation in Conversation – The Multiplier Effect – The True Value of Agriculture

  • 18 May 2016
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  2440

The true value and impact of agriculture on the GDP cannot be accurately measured, it is probably somewhere between the official 2.5% and a relative figure of 6%. This was the take of the panel which kicked off the second day of Nation in Conversation at Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville today.

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Nasie in Gesprek – Die Vermenigvuldiger Effek - Die Werklike Waarde van Landbou

  • 18 May 2016
  •  Nasie in Gesprek
  •  3588

Die werklike waarde en impak van landbou op die BBP kan nie akkuraat gemeet word nie, dit is waarskynlik iewers tussen die amptelike 2.5% en ‘n relatiewe syfer van 6%. Dit was die siening van die paneel wat die tweede dag van Nasie in Gesprek by Nampo Oesdag in Bothaville vandag mee afgeskop het

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Nation in Conversation – Mitigating Risk

  • 18 May 2016
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  •  2218

The final session of Nation in Conversation on day one of the Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville had representatives from John Deere, Engen, Nedbank, The Climate Corporation and Monsanto agreeing that the best way to mitigate risk in agriculture was to have an integrated solution where all the players in the food value chain pool their knowledge. “The best way to deal with uncertainty is to share what you know,” said John Deere MD Sub Saharan Africa Jason Brantley.

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Nasie in Gesprek – Risikobestuur

  • 18 May 2016
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  •  1848

Die laaste sessie van vandag se Nasie in Gesprek tydens dag een van Nampo Oesdag in Bothaville het verteenwoordigers van John Deere, Engen, Nedbank, The Climate Corporation en Monsanto ingesluit, wat almal saamgestem het dat die beste manier om risiko’s in landbou te verminder, is om ‘n geïntegreerde oplossing te hê waar al die rolspelers in die voedselwaardeketting hul kennis deel. “Die beste manier om onsekerheid te hanteer is om te deel wat jy weet,” het die Besturende Direkteur van John Deere Sub-Sahara Afrika, Jason Brantley, gesê.

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