“The endeavour of this organisation is to represent every single grain producer in South Africa. We have put all our members on the same par and will never refer to any of our members on the basis of grouping or race,” said Steytler.
He said Grain SA success in this regard was the result of statesmanship from both black and white leaders.
Members need not hesitate to voice their opinions but should work hard to preserve the principles previous leaders worked hard for.
“We have not allowed racial issues to get clouded by emotions and I implore you not to allow it in future,” Steytler said.
Here are some tweets from the #GSAkongres.
. @GrainSA #GSAkongres is in session at Nampo Park, Bothaville. Topic of discussion is #ClimateChange pic.twitter.com/k1wyMAJIro
— Farmer’s Weekly SA (@FarmersWeeklySA) March 2, 2016
Louw Steytler #GSAKongres @GrainSA Tragedy of drought brought food security to the fore. We will stand firm and will find a way forward.
— Agri Writers SA (@AgriWritersSA) March 2, 2016
Jannie de Villiers "We need to approach government to establish a crop insurance program #GSAKongres
— Wessel Lemmer (@WesselLemmer) March 2, 2016
You had a meal today, whether meager or lavish, because of the men & women at #GSAkongres.
Times are hard, we must support all OUR farmers!
— Sihle Ngobese (@SihleDLK) March 2, 2016
Delegates at the 2016 #GSAKongres praying together for the agricultural industry of SA. pic.twitter.com/3FzD1lklmz
— Farmer’s Weekly SA (@FarmersWeeklySA) March 3, 2016
@GrainSA executive decided not to withdraw request for #maize tariff review. #GSAKongres #Agri #Landbou pic.twitter.com/qo3nhnFQav
— Sabrina Dean (@DeanSabrean) March 3, 2016
#GSAKongres Huge congratulations to WCape farmer Preline Swart of Swart Boerdery: first ever woman in the Vice-Chair! ??????
— Jen (@JenniMathews) March 3, 2016
It is vital that @GrainSA facilitates research on maize cultivars that are both heat and drought resistant – Jannie de Villiers #GSAkongres
— Farmer’s Weekly SA (@FarmersWeeklySA) March 3, 2016
The most incredibly committed people that I have ever met – Louw Steytler thanking the #GrainSA staff #GSAKongres
— Grain SA (@GrainSA) March 3, 2016
