MEDIA RELEASE AGRI OUTLOOK CONFERENCE 2006

ALL TV & RADIO STATIONS, NEWSPAPERS, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY PUBLICATIONS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA:

MAIN SPONSORS: AMT/ABSA & LANDBOUWEEKBLAD

CO-SPONSOR: SANTAM, OMNIA, SYNGENTA, FARM-IT & PEBBLE FOUNTAIN GUEST LODGE

Embargo: Immediately

24 July 2006

Only three months to go till the AGRI OUTLOOK 2006 conference and all roleplayers in SA agriculture and economy are reminded to register soon to avoid disappointment. With more than 300 delegates already registered, seats are limited.

The conference will take place on 26 & 27 October 2006, at CSIR Conference centre in Pretoria, Gauteng and the main sponsors are once again AMT, ABSA AND LANDBOUWEEKBLAD, with co-sponsors SANTAM, Syngenta, Farm-It, Omnia; Pebble Fountain Guest Lodge & SOLARITE. Several sponsorships are still available

This is a unique networking opportunity, as no other forum with this diverse an audience exists in Southern Africa and we are expecting more than 500 delegates ranging from government, producers and producer organisations, agricultural businesses, media, processors and various other large roleplayers in SA agriculture and economy. AgriBEE – Financing and challenges in agriculture will be discussed by Andrew Makenete (ABSA). Brazil, the upcoming agricultural giant and the implications for SA Agriculture will be the topic of our international speaker, Dr Marcos Fenavas.

JP Landman will be discussing trends shaping the SA economy and agriculture over the next ten years, whilst Prof Johan Willemse from University of the Free State will discuss agricultural outlooks on industries. Empowerment issues in the light of AgriBEE will be discussed, as well as rail and road policies. Energy Policy in South Africa and “Bio fuel – fact or fiction?” will be the topics of Manny Singh and S’bu Ngubane. Dr Sieg Eiselen (UNISA) will discuss the New Credit Act’s implications on SA Agriculture. Dr Johan van den Berg, ARS, will discuss the weather outlook for 2006/7and Dr Roland Schulze, the global warming outlook. Many more interesting topics will be discussed.

The duration of the conference is 2 days and an evening function with dinner and a show. If you want to bring your partner to the evening function, an additional R150.00 per guest will be applicable (while seats last). Attire for this function is semi-formal. Group registrations of 10 or more members of producer organisations will receive a 15% discount. Attendance for both days will be R5130.00 per person (VAT inclusive). If you prefer one day only the amount is R2950.00 per person (VAT inclusive) and this includes all conference material as well as the evening function (while seats last). The registration tariff for producers is R4000.00 for both days (VAT inclusive). Exhibition stands are also available at R4000.00 per stand. Several sponsorships are still available!

URGENT - MEDIA RELEASE!!!

ALL TV & RADIO STATIONS, NEWSPAPERS, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY PUBLICATIONS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA:

AGRI OUTLOOK CONFERENCE 2006

MAIN SPONSORS: AMT/ABSA & LANDBOUWEEKBLAD

CO-SPONSOR: SANTAM, OMNIA, SYNGENTA, FARM-IT & PEBBLE FOUNTAIN GUEST LODGE

Embargo: Immediately

18 July 2006

With only three months to go till the annual AGRI OUTLOOK 2006 conference, all roleplayers in SA agriculture and economy are reminded to register soon to avoid disappointment. With More than 200 delegates have already registered, thus seats are limited. The conference will take place on 26 & 27 October 2006, at CSIR Conference centre in Pretoria, Gauteng and the main sponsors are once again AMT, ABSA and Landbouweekblad, with co-sponsors SANTAM, Syngenta, Farm-It, Omnia and Pebble Fountain Guest Lodge. Sponsorships are still available.

This is a unique networking opportunity, as no other forum with this diverse an audience exists in Southern Africa and we are expecting more than 500 delegates ranging from government, producers and producer organisations, agricultural businesses, media, processors and various other large role-players in SA agriculture and economy. Agribee – Financing and challenges in agriculture will be discussed by Andrew Makenete (ABSA). and Brazil, the upcoming agricultural giant: implications for SA Agriculture will be the topic of our International speaker José PERES de LIMA, neto (Groupe ESA - Ecole Supérieure d'Agriculture d'Angers (FRANCE). JP Landman will be discussing trends shaping the SA economy and agriculture over the next ten years, whilst Prof Johan Willemse from University of the Free State will discuss agricultural outlooks on most industries. Empowerment issues in the light of AgriBEE will be discussed, as well as rail and road policies. Energy Policy in South Africa and “Bio fuel – fact or fiction?” will be the topics of Manny Singh and S’bu Ngubane. Dr Sieg Eiselen (UNISA) will discuss the New Credit Act’s implications on SA Agriculture. Dr Johan van den Berg, ARS, will discuss the weather outlook for 2006/7and the global warming outlook by Dr Roland Schulze. Many more interesting topics will be discussed.

Attendance for both days will be R5130.00 per person (VAT inclusive). If you prefer one day only the amount is R2950.00 per person and this includes all conference material as well as the evening function (while seats last!). If you want to bring your partner for the evening function, you will be welcome for an additional R150.00 per guest.

Exhibition stands are also available at R4000.00 per stand. Several sponsorships are still available; this is a great promotional opportunity. Please fax or e-mail confirmation of attendance as soon as possible. Kindly contact Minda/Michelle Bornman, Tel: 2712 3488344 or 3612748, cell: 082-575-4282. You can e-mail us at minda@amtrends.co.za or visit our web site www.agrimark.co.za.

PLEASE REMEMBER: LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE FOR THIS PRESTIGIOUS EVENT

Kindly contact Minda/Michelle Bornman, Tel: 2712 3488344 or 3612748, cell: 0825754282. You can e-mail us at minda@amtrends.co.za or visit our web site www.agrimark.co.za. Please remember: LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE.

MEDIA RELEASE

ALL TV & RADIO STATIONS, NEWSPAPERS, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY PUBLICATIONS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

AGRI OUTLOOK CONFERENCE 2006

MAIN SPONSORS: AMT/ABSA & LANDBOUWEEKBLAD

CO-SPONSOR: SYNGENTA, SANTAM & PEBBLE FOUNTAIN GUEST LODGE

Embargo: Immediately

6 June 2006

All role-players in agribusiness are invited to attend the annual AGRI OUTLOOK CONFERENCE, which will take place on 26 & 27 October 2006, at CSIR Conference centre in Pretoria, Gauteng. The main sponsors are once again AMT, ABSA and Landbouweekblad, with co-sponsor Syngenta. No other forum with this diverse an audience exists in Southern Africa and we are expecting more than 500 delegates ranging from government, producers and producer organisations, agricultural businesses, media, processors and various other role-players. Please register soonest, as the “Early Bird” discount is only valid till 30 June 2006.

On day one, JP Landman will discuss trends shaping the SA economy and agriculture over the next ten years. Andrew Makenete, ABSA, will discuss AGRIBEE – the financing and challenges in agriculture, whilst José PERES de LIMA, from University of Angers, France will give a presentation on the upcoming agricultural giant Brazil and the implications for SA Agriculture.

Empowerment issues in the light of AgriBEE will be discussed, as well as rail and road policies. Energy Policy in South Africa and “ Bio fuel – fact or fiction?” will be the topics of Manny Singh and S’bu Ngubane. Prof Sieg Eiselen (UNISA) will discuss the New Credit Act’s implications on SA Agriculture. The weather outlook for 2006/7 will be discussed by Dr Johan van den Berg, ARS, as well as the global warming outlook by Dr Roland Schulze.

The first day will be concluded with a conference dinner and relaxing show.

On day two , Prof. Johan Willemse, University Free State, will give an integrated outlook on agricultural industries, while Deon Scheepers of GOSA will be looking at free market instruments and Dr Martyn Davies (Centre for Chinese Studies, University of Stellenbosch) will look at the impact of the upcoming agricultural giant, China on SA Agriculture. Mr Bigman Maloa, will discuss “L and reform: roadmap to success”. Dr Johan van Rooyen (SAWB) will give his outlook on organisation structures competitiveness and the challenges for SA Agriculture-

We urge roleplayers in SA Agriculture to please register as soon as possible in order to qualify for the Early Bird discount. The Early Bird registration fee is R4000.00 for 2 packed days including the conference material. Should you wish to register for only one of the two days, the registration fee will be R2495.00 per person. Group registrations of 10 or more members of producer organisations will receive a 15% discount. If you want to bring your partner too for the evening function, you will be welcome for an additional R150.00 per guest. To avoid disappointment, please contact us immediately. The “Early Bird” discount is only valid till 30 June 2006. Exhibition stands are also available at R4000.00 per stand.

Kindly contact Minda/Michelle Bornman, Tel: 2712 3488344 or 3612748, cell: 0825754282. You can e-mail us at minda@amtrends.co.za or visit our web site www.agrimark.co.za. Please remember: LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE.

MEDIA RELEASE – EMBARGO: IMMEDIATELY - 22 FEBRUARY 2005

AMT/ABSA/LANDBOUWEEKBLAD AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK CONFERENC, 3 & 4 AUGUST 2005 CSIR CONFERENCE CENTRE, PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA

All role-players in agribusiness are invited to our annual AMT/ABSA/LANDBOUWEEKBLAD AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK CONFERENCE . This event will be held at the CSIR Conference Centre, Pretoria on 3 & 4 August 2005.

The conference will focus on the future of agriculture in South Africa and the world. Claude Möller will make a presentation on future fears versus future dreams in agriculture. The economic overview will be conducted by Christo Luüs (ABSA). Breakaway sessions will be held during the afternoon of Day 1 and well-known speakers will present their outlook for the livestock and horticultural industries. The beef, mutton, pork, poultry and wool industries will be discussed in the livestock session, whilst in the horticultural breakaway, wine, citrus, deciduous fruit, subtropical fruit and processed tomatoes will be discussed. The day will be concluded with a dinner and show. The artist will be announced at a later stage.

Mr Lourie Bosman, Agri SA President will open the 2 nd day of the conference. Agribusiness, the value chain and opportunities in the new environment will be the topic of Corwyn Botha’s presentation. “Food Safety and Track n Trace’” will be Nick Tselentis’ of the Consumer Council’s topic. In the afternoon Rod Blondin will focus on s tructural changes in the derivative markets, whilst well-known speakers, Albertus Viljoen, Peter Watt, Christo Auret & Dr Graham Moor will discuss the outlooks for the supply, demand and price of maize, wheat, soybeans and sugar.

The Early Bird registration fee is R2052.00 for 2 packed days including the conference material. Should you wish to register for only one of the two days, the registration fee will be R1 140.00. Group registrations of 10 or more members of producer organisations will receive a 15% discount. If you want to bring your partner too for the evening function, you will be welcome for an additional R114.00 per guest. To avoid disappointment, please contact us immediately. The “Early Bird” discount is only valid till 30 May 2005.

For more information and registration contact:
Minda Bornman (Marketing Manager/P.R.O. AMT) at Tel: 012 348 8344 or Mobile: 082 792 3104 visit AMT web site www.agrimark.co.za for more information on conference and other AMT services. Michelle Bornman (Marketing assistant: AMT) at Tel: 012 3612748 or Mobile: 082 2195709 or michelle@amtrends.co.za or minda@amtrends.co.za

‘EARLY BIRD’ REGISTRATION FORM
AMT/ABSA/LANDBOUWEEKBLAD – AGRI OUTLOOK CONFERENCE
3 & 4 AUGUST 2005 - WNNR CONFERENCE CENTRE, PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA
PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE 30 MAY 2005

NB – PLEASE NOTE: *15% DISCOUNT ON ALL GROUP REGISTRATIONS OF 10 MEMBERS OR MORE OF PRODUCER ORGANIZATIONS OR COMPANIES

WE ACCEPT THE INVITATION, OUR DETAILS AS FOLLOWS:
INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION OR COMPANY : ________________________________________________

Names and Surnames (Conference delegates):

ALL PRICES INCLUDE VAT (EARLY BIRD)

1 ATTENDANCE BOTH DAYS: @ R2052.00 PER PERSON (VAT INCLUSIVE) TOTAL: ____________________

2 ATTENDANCE DAY 1 ONLY: @ R1140.00 PER PERSON (VAT INCLUSIVE) TOTAL: ____________________

3 ATTENDANCE DAY 2 ONLY: @ R1140.00 PER PERSON (VAT INCLUSIVE) TOTAL: ____________________

4 EVENING FUNCTION ATTENDANCE: NB: YES _______ NO ____________

AMOUNT OF PEOPLE ATTENDING: _________________ GUESTS @ R114.00 EA__________

BREAKAWAY SESSIONS (PLEASE CHOOSE 1)

AMOUNT OF PEOPLE ATTENDING: _________________ HORTICULTURE: ___________ OR LIVESTOCK ___________

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TEL. NO: _______________________________
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Please pay as follows:
1. Amount is immediately payable.
Please fax completed registration form through – an invoice will be forwarded on receipt of form.

2. Make a direct deposit or electronic transfer into our bank account
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CONTACT DETAILS:
PLEASE FAX REGISTRATION FORMS AND
DEPOSIT SLIPS TO:
012-348 0392 BEFORE 30 MAY 2005 TO ENSURE YOUR SEAT AT THIS CONFERENCE!
ENQUIRIES (24 HOURS): MINDA OR MICHELLE BORNMAN,
AMT: 012 361 2748 OR 012 3488344, CEL: 082-792-3104 OR
082-2195709 minda@amtrends.co.za OR michelle@amtrends.co.za

Rolspelers in die landbou word hartlik uitgenooi na ons jaarlikse AMT/ABSA/LANDBOUWEEKBLAD AGRIVOORUITSKOUINGS­KONFERENSIE , wat op 3 en 4 Augustus 2005 by die WNNR Konferensiesentrum, Pretoria, aangebied word. Die konferensie sal fokus op die toekoms van landbou in Suid-Afrika en die wêreld.

Op dag een sal Christo Luüs van ABSA 'n ekonomiese vooruitskouing bied en Claude Möller sal toekomsvrese en toekomsdrome vir die landbou bespreek. By die wegbreeksessies in die middag sal bekende sprekers hulle vooruitskouings vir die vee- en tuinboubedrywe gee. Bees en skaap, vark, pluimvee en wol sal by die veesessie bespreek word, terwyl die tuinbousessie aandag sal skenk aan wyn, sitrus, sagtevrugte, subtropiese vrugte en verwerkte tamaties. Dag 1 sal afgesluit word met ‘n gesellige ete en vertoning. Die kunstenaar sal op ‘n later stadium aangekondig word.

Lourie Bosman, President van Agri SA, sal die tweede dag van die konferensie open. Die onderwerp van Corwyn Botha se lesing is Agribesigheid, waardekettings en geleenthede in die nuwe omgewing, terwyl Nick Tselentis van die Verbruikersraad ‘n aanbieding sal doen oor “Food Safety and Track n Trace” . Dr Graham Moor sal die suikerbedryf bespreek. In die middag sal Rod Blondin van JSE Safex fokus op die strukturele veranderinge in afgeleide markte en ander bekende sprekers, Albertus Viljoen, Peter Watt en Christo Auret sal die vooruitskouings van mielies, koring, sojabone bespreek.

Vroeë registrasies vir die volle twee dae beloop R2 052.00, wat konferensiemateriaal insluit. Vir een van die twee dae is die koste R1 140.00. Groepe van meer as 10 lede van bedryfsorganisasies en maatskappye kan 15% afslag kry. Afgevaardigdes wat gaste na die aandfunksie wil bring, kan dit teen 'n addisionele R114.00 doen. Kontak die organiseerders onmiddellik om teleurstelling te voorkom.
Die “Early Bird” afslag is net geldig tot op 30 Mei 2005.

Vir meer inligting en om te registreer kontak:

Minda Bornman (Bemarkingsbestuurder AMT) by tel. 012 348 8344, selfoon 082 792 3104 of e-pos minda@amtrends.co.za,
Michelle Bornman (Assistent: Bemarking AMT) by tel: 012 348 8344, Selfoon 082 2195709 of e-pos michelle@amtrends.co.za

‘EARLY BIRD’ REGISTRASIEVORM
AMT/ABSA/LANDBOUWEEKBLAD - AGRI VOORUITSKOUINGSKONFERENSIE 3 & 4 AUGUSTUS 2005 - WNNR KONFERENSIESENTRUM, PRETORIA, SUID-AFRIKA REGISTREER ASB. VOOR 30 MEI 2005

NB – LET WEL: *15% AFSLAG VIR GROEPBESPREKINGS VAN 10 LEDE & MEER
* Die verlaagde registrasiefooie is van toepassing op maatskappye sowel as lede van bedryfsorganisasies

Ons aanvaar die uitnodiging, hiermee ons besonderhede:

NAAM VAN BEDRYFSORGANISASIE OF MAATSKAPPY: ________________________________________________

NAME EN VANNE (KONFERENSIEGANGERS):

ALLE PRYSE BTW UITGESLUIT

1 BYWONING ALBEI DAE: @ R2052.00 PER PERSOON (BTW INGESLUIT) TOTAAL: ____________________

2 BYWONING DAG 1 alleen: @ R1140.00 PER PERSOON (BTW INGESLUIT) TOTAAL: ____________________

3 BYWONING DAG 2 alleen: @ R1140.00 PER PERSOON (BTW INGESLUIT) TOTAAL: ____________________

4 NB: AANDFUNKSIEBYWONING JA _______ NEE ________

KONFERENSIE-AANDETE BYWOON: HOEVEELHEID PERSONE: _________________ GASTE @ R114.00 stuk __________

WEGBREEKSESSIES

NB: MERK ASSEBLIEF DUIDELIK: (KIES NET 1)

AANTAL PERSONE WAT BYWOON: ____________ TUINBOU: ___________ OF VEE: ___________

HANDTEKENING: _________________________
AMPSBENAMING : ________________________________

POSADRES: _______________________________________________________________________________

E-POSADRES: _______________________________
FAKSNO: ____________________________________

TEL. NO: _______________________________
SELFOONNO: ____________________________________

U BESIGHEID SE BTW NOMMER VIR FAKTUUR: __________________________________________

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Maak asb. ‘n direkte deposito in ons rekening.
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3. Bank: STANDARD BANK, BRANDWAG
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Takkode: 05 5534 00
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Prof Willie Esterhuyse will discuss farming as an indispensable vehicle towards empowerment on day 1. Mr Christo Luüs (ABSA) will give an economic overview. Mr Tozi Gwanya will give a presentation on land reform. Dr Johan van Rooyen (SAWB) will discuss trends in the wine industry. Breakaway sessions will be held on the afternoon of day 1 for the livestock and horticultural industries. The citrus industry will be discussed by Justin Chadwick, deciduous fruit by Dr Daan Louw and subtropical fruit by Derek Donkin. Mr Francois van der Merwe (Tobacco SA) will give an outlook for tobacco.

On the livestock side, beef and mutton, pork, poultry and wool will be discussed. The day will be concluded with a dinner in the Asteria with the well-known speaker and political analyst Harald Pakendorf, with his presentation: “The new South Africa and other lies”. The comedian, Alvin Bruinders, will entertain us the rest of the evening.

The focus of the second day will be on field crops where the well-known international speakers, Dan Cekander (FIMAT) and Craig Sielaff (RJ O’Brien) from the US will share their knowledge with us. The constraints the farmer faces will be discussed by a prominent farmer from Mpumalanga, Izak de Lange as well as the president of NAFU, Motsepe Matlala. André van der Veer (RMB) will discuss structural change in the derivitative markets in South Africa. Craig Zaayman will discuss the volatility of the Rand. Dr Kobus Lindeque will discuss the benefits of biotechnology for Africa. Dr Graham Moor will give an outlook for the sugar industry. All these experts will form part of a panel to answer any questions.

The registration fee will be R1 800.00 (VAT excl.) for 2 days. Should you wish to register for day 1 only the registration fee will be R1000.00 and for day 2 only, R1000.00 (VAT excl). Should you however wish to make use of the EARLY BIRD registration – you may register for both days at only R1 500.00 (VAT excl.) providing you pay before 2 June 2004. Exhibition space is also available at R2 000.00 (VAT excl.) per space. Guests for the evening function can register for an additional R100.00 (VAT excl.)

08:30 – 09:30 Registrasie en koffie
09:30 – 10:00 Openingsrede – Minister van Landbou
10:00 – 11:00 ‘ Boerdery: ‘n Onontbeerlike instrument vir bemagtiging’– Prof Willie Esterhuyse (Nagraadse Bestuurskool, Stellenbosch Universiteit)
11:00 – 11:15 Tee
11:15 – 11:45 Pro-aktiewe benaderinge vir Grondhervorming in Suid-Afrika - Tozi Gwanya (Hoof Grondeisekommisaris: Departement van Grondsake)
11:45 – 12:15 Ekonomiese oorsig – Christo Luüs (ABSA)
12:15 – 12:45 Vrae aan paneel
12:45 – 14:00 Middagete

WEGBREEKSESSIE – LEWENDEHAWE (MARBLE SAAL): VOORSITTER: DAVE FORD (SAVA)

14:00 – 14:20 Vooruitskouing: aanbod, vraag en prys – Bees- en Skaapvleisbedrywe- Dr Daan Opperman (Meat Industry Forum)
14:20 – 14:40 Vooruitskouing: aanbod, vraag en prys – Varkvleisbedryf – JP van der Walt (SAVPO)
14:40 – 15:00 Vooruitskouing: aanbod, vraag en prys – Pluimveebedryf - Ernst Janovsky (ENB)
15:00 – 15:20 Tee
15:20 – 15:40 Vooruitskouing: aanbod, vraag en prys – Suiwelbedryf – Dr Koos Coetzee (MPO)
15:40 – 16:00 Vooruitskouing: aanbod, vraag en prys – Wolbedryf – André Strydom (Cape Wools)
16:00 – 16:20 Vooruitskouing: aanbod, vraag en prys – Huide en velle – Manie Booysen (SAMIC)
16:20 – 17:30 Vrae aan paneel
17:30 – 18:30 Skemerkelkies
18:30 – 19:30 AANDETE - ASTERIA
19:30 - 20:30 Die nuwe SA en ander leuens – Harald Pakendorf (Professionele spreker/Politieke Analis)
20:30 – 21:30 Gaskunstenaar: Alvin Bruinders (Komediant)

WEGBREEKSESSIE - TUINBOU (DORIAN SAAL): VOORSITTER: GODFREY RATHOGWA (NLBR)

14:00 – 14:20 Vooruitskouing: aanbod, vraag en prys – Sagtevrugtebedryf - Dr Daan Louw (OABS)
14:20 – 14:40 Vooruitskouing: aanbod, vraag en prys – Sitrus – Justin Chadwick (SAGCA)
14:40 – 15:00 Vooruitskouing: aanbod, vraag en prys – Tamaties – Chris Bezuidenhout (TPO)
15:00 – 15:20 Tee
15:20 – 15:40 Vooruitskouing: aanbod, vraag en prys – Subtropiese vrugte - Derek Donkin (SAAGA)
15:40 – 16:00 Vooruitskouing: aanbod, vraag en prys – Aartappels - Dr Niël Theron (Aartappels SA)
16:00 – 16:20 Vooruitskouing: aanbod, vraag en prys – Tabak – Francois van der Merwe (Tobacco RSA)
16:20 – 17:00 Tendense in die wynbedryf – Dr Johan van Rooyen (SAWB)
17:00 – 17:30 Vrae aan paneel
17:30 - 18:30 Skemerkelkies
18:30 – 19:30 AANDETE - ASTERIA
19:30 - 20:30 Die nuwe SA en ander leuens – Harald Pakendorf (Professionele spreker/Politieke Analis)
20:30 – 21:30 Gaskunstenaar: Alvin Bruinders (Komediant)

DAG 2 DONDERDAG, 2 SEPTEMBER 2004 (MARBLE SAAL) VOORSITTER – BULLY BOTHMA (GRAAN SA)

08:00 – 09:00 Registrasie en koffie
09:00 – 09:20 Openingsrede – Japie Grobler (Agri SA)
09:20 – 09:40 Probleme wat die kommersiële boer in SA ervaar – Izak de Lange (Delmas)
09:40 – 10:00 Probleme wat die opkomende boer in SA ervaar – Motsepe Matlala (NAFU president)
10:00 – 10:20 Tee
10:20 – 10:40 Voordele van Biotegnologie vir Afrika– Dr Kobus Lindeque (Monsanto)
10:40 – 11:00 Weervooruitskouing – Johan van den Berg (Envirovision)
11:00 – 11:20 Strukturele verandering in die afgeleide mark– André vd Veer (RMB)
11:20 – 11:40 Die volatiliteit van die Rand en maatreëls wat getref kan word - Craig Zaayman (ABSA)
11:40 – 12:00 Die toekoms van landbou in Suid-Afrika: Vennootskappe vir ontwikkeling
Masiphula Mbongwa (Landbou-ekonomie en Besigheidsontwikkeling (AEBD)
12:00 – 12:15 Vrae aan paneel
12:15 – 13:00 Middagete

VOORSITTER: GRAHAM EBEDES (AFGRI)

13:00 – 13:30 Wêreldsituasie en die impak op Suid-Afrika: Mielies en Sojabone – Craig Sielaff (RJ O’Brien – VSA)
13:30 – 14:00 Wêreldsituasie en die impak op Suid-Afrika: Koring – Dan Cekander (FIMAT – VSA)
14:00 – 14:20 Vooruitskouing: aanbod, vraag en prys: Suiker – Dr Graham Moor (SASA)
14:20 – 15:00 Vrae aan paneel
15:00 – 15:15 Prystrekking en dankbetuigings – Dr H Van Schalkwyk (Hoof uitvoerende Bestuurder: AMT)
15:15 – 15:45 Tee

MAATSKAPPY: ________________________________________________

NAME EN VANNE (KONFERENSIEGANGERS):

1. __________________________________

2. __________________________________

3. __________________________________

4. __________________________________
5. __________________________________

6. _________________________________

7. __________________________________

8. __________________________________

ALLE PRYSE BTW UITGESLUIT
1 ‘EARLY BIRD’ AFSLAG ALBEI DAE: @ R1 500.00 PER PERSOON (BTW UITGESL.) TOTAAL: ____________________
2 BYWONING ALBEI DAE: @ R1 800.00 PER PERSOON (BTW UITGESL.) TOTAAL: ____________________
3 BYWONING DAG 1 alleen: @ R1 000.00 PER PERSOON (BTW UITGESL.) TOTAAL: ____________________
4 BYWONING DAG 2 alleen: @R1 000.00 PER PERSOON (BTW UITGESL.) TOTAAL: ____________________
5. GASTE VIR AANDFUNKSIE @ R100.00 stuk vir aandfunksie (BTW UITGESL.) TOTAAL: ____________________

WEGBREEKSESSIES
NB: MERK ASSEBLIEF DUIDELIK: (KIES NET 1)

AANTAL PERSONE WAT BYWOON: TUINBOU: ___________ OF VEE: ___________

KONFERENSIE AANDETE BYWOON: HOEVEELHEID PERSONE: _________________ GASTE @ R100.00 stuk __________

HANDTEKENING: _________________________ AMPSBENAMING: ________________________________

POSADRES: _______________________________________________________________________________

E-POSADRES: _______________________________ FAKSNO: ____________________________________

TEL. NO: _______________________________ SELFOONNO: ____________________________________

Dié konferensie word aangebied in samewerking met die gewaardeerde mede-borge:

o LANDBOUWEEKBLAD
o ABSA
o FARM-IT
o MONSANTO
o LOUIS DREYFUS AFRICA
o SEABOARD SHIPPING
o GOSA
o OLD MUTUAL
o UNIVERSITEIT VAN DIE VRYSTAAT

Dié hoë profiel geleentheid sal onder andere deur ‘n groot groep produsente, produsente-organisasies, agribesighede en regeringsinstansies bygewoon word. Die konferensie sal fokus op vooruitskouings van die verskillende bedrywe en verskeie bekende sprekers, internasionaal en plaaslik, sal optree.

Tydens die makro-ekonomiese sessie op dag 1 sal Prof. Willie Esterhuyse boerdery as ‘n instrument vir bemagtiging bespreek, mnr Christo Luüs van ABSA sal ‘n ekonomiese oorsig gee, terwyl mnr Tozi Gwanya (Hoof Grondeisekommisaris: Departement van Grondsake) ‘n proaktiewe benadering sal gee oor die grondhervormingskwessie. Dr Johan van Rooyen (SAWB) sal tendense in die wynbedryf bespreek.

Wegbreeksessies vir lewendehawe en tuinbou sal gehou word gedurende die middag van dag 1. Gedurende die lewendehawesessie sal Dr Daan Opperman ‘n vooruitskouing oor bees- en skaapvleisbedrywe gee, JP van der Walt sal ‘n vooruitskouing gee vir die varkvleisbedryf, Ernst Janovsky van ENB sal ‘n vooruitskouing gee vir die pluimveebedryf en mnr Manie Booysen (SAMIC) sal huide en velle bespreek. Mnr André Strydom van Cape Wools sal vir ons ‘n vooruitskouing doen van die wolbedryf. Tydens die tuinbousessie sal Dr Daan Louw (OABS) ‘n vooruitskouing gee vir die Sagtevrugtebedryf, Justin Chadwick (SACGA) vir die sitrusbedryf. ChrisBezuidenhout (TPO) vir die tamatiebedryf en Derek Donkin (SAAGA) vir subtropiese vrugte. Dr Niël Theron sal die vooruitskouing vir die aartappelbedryf hanteer. Die bekende mnr Francois van der Merwe van Tabak SA sal die tabakvooruitskouing doen.

Alle vrae sal deur ‘n paneel kenners beantwoord word. Dag 1 sal afgesluit word met ‘n aandete en ‘n toespraak deur die bekende politieke ontleder
Harald Pakendorf oor “Die nuwe Suid-Afrika en ander leuens”. Die komediant, Alvin Bruinders, sal sorg vir vermaak die res van die aand.

Tydens Dag 2 sal akkerbou onder die vergrootglas kom. Afgeleide markte sal deur André van der Veer van RMB bespreek word en die volatiliteit van
die Rand deur Craig Zaayman. Dan Cekander van Fimat in die VSA sal koring bespreek terwyl Craig Sielaff van RJ O’Brien (VSA) oor mielies en sojabone
praat. Dr Kobus Lindeque van Monsanto sal biotegnologie toelig. Die probleme wat die kommersiële boer in SA ervaar sal deur Mnr Izak de Lange, ‘n
leierboer van Delmas, hanteer word en die probleme van die opkomende boer deur Mnr Motsepe Matlala (President van NAFU). Dr Graham Moor (SASV)
sal ‘n vooruitskouing vir suiker doen.

Die registrasiefooi sal R1 800.00 beloop vir ‘n volgepakte 2 dae. Indien u verkies om net vir dag 1 te registreer sal die fooi R1 000.00 (BTW uitgesluit) beloop en vir dag 2 alleenlik ook R1 000.00 (BTW uitgesluit). Indien u egter van die ‘Early Bird’ registrasie wil gebruik maak sal dit slegs R1 500.00 (BTW uitgesluit) beloop vir 2 dae (registreer en betaal vòòr 2 Junie 2004)! Uitstalruimtes is beskikbaar teen R2000.00 per ruimte (BTW uitgesluit). U kan ook ‘n gas saambring @R100.00 elk vir die aandfunksie.

Ten einde teleurstelling te voorkom moet u asb. onmiddellik registreer! Hierdie is ‘n geleentheid wat u nie moet misloop nie.