Home Watch Dutch ambassador, André Haspels discusses SA Agriculture Play Watch Dutch ambassador, André Haspels discusses SA Agriculture By Sindira Chetty - March 10, 2014 - Advertisement - 4shares 1 0 1 1 1 Nan Smith talks to outgoing Dutch ambassador, André Haspels about the future of agriculture in SA. Haspels said that agriculture is an important sector in SA but also deals with three challenges: scarcity of water, rising costs, and skills. MORE FROM FARMERS WEEKLY Willemien Pieterse on life as a cattle inspector and show judge Meet the woman taking livestock auctions across borders WATCH | Understanding foot-and-mouth disease in SA: What it means for farmers Expert insights on the Expropriation Act Two important poultry diseases you need to know about Two common small-stock diseases farmers should be aware of ADVERTISEMENT MUST READS Nampo Cape organisers boost biosecurity to keep FMD at bay The best in dry beans for 2025 Enviable Dormer traits: exceptional growth rates and early maturity ‘Four seasons in one week’ expected at Nampo Cape ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT