Home Watch Dutch ambassador, André Haspels discusses SA Agriculture Watch Dutch ambassador, André Haspels discusses SA Agriculture By Sindira Chetty - March 10, 2014 - Advertisement - 0share Tweet0 Share0 Share Share0 Flip Print0 Email0Nan 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 Two important poultry diseases you need to know about Two common small-stock diseases farmers should be aware of Expert insights on horse flu & African horse sickness Understanding African Swine Fever: A lethal threat to pigs Establishing effective biosecurity measures on your farm How to develop an effective disease management programme MUST READS Beware of a growing foot rot threat US agricultural emissions lowest since 2021 – new report Communication: the foundation of profitable businesses Nitrogen applications until the cabbages are harvested