Exclusive interview with new agriculture minister, John Steenhuisen 

This is a pivotal moment for our nation's agricultural sector, and we are confident in newly elected Minster John Steenhuis ability to bring about genuine change. With a focus on supporting our farmers and enhancing agricultural practices, we believe that his leadership will be instrumental in driving economic growth. As a farmer in the agro-processing space, I am particularly excited about the opportunities this appointment brings. We anticipate improved support and resources that will help many of us in the sector to innovate, increase productivity, and contribute more significantly to the economy. Agriculture is the cornerstone of our economy and a key contributor to the global GDP. We look forward to the positive impact and advancements that will arise under. Wishing him and his team all the best.

The protection of ALL farmers should be Minister Steenhuizen's prerogative!!

As a farmer I wasn’t too sure about John but I must say he has some good intentions. I like the humility with which he is approaching the industry. And I agree fully with what he said about the agricultural ministry having a voice. Most people don’t know the Agriculture minister. God speed John !!👨🏿‍🌾👨🏽‍🌾👨🏻‍🌾🫡🇿🇦

Congratulations minister, I like your mindset it's in the right place we are looking forward to see progress in our country.

Please John introduce Agriculture at our Basic Education schools . These students will develop the love of agriculture at a very young age . After passing matric they will proceed to obtain Agricultural degrees at University level. Remember Agriculture has many sectors.

What a great interview and the voice of reason we need so desperately. Congratulations Minister John Steenhuisen.

John seems very down to earth in this interview. I enjoyed listening to him and although I know absolutely nothing about agriculture, he gave me the impression that this sector is in good hands under his leadership. Let's just hope nobody tries to sabotage anything. We need to put our country first.

Congratulations Minister John Steenhuisen.

All the best minister as a small scale farmer I'm so happy to have you as our minister I know you are going to take us to new heights god be with you

John seems happy with his new job.

I have always said this man has an open face and looks you straight in the eye !! Nou gaan ons lekker pap eet. 🎉❤

Congrats 🎉minister keep moving forward however slow it may seem. .... Your honesty, loyalty, steadfastness, and shear passionet determination will get you where you want to go.......clap for yourself you deserve it Well done!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Great interview, sounds like John has an indepth understanding of the challenges in the agricultural sector and will hit the ground running. All the best, we will be watching this space to see that you implement what you are promising.

Good interview. Sounds very positive! 👌🏽

As an unemployed graduate from rural areas, I really love how he emphasize the job creation and extension services. ❤️❤️

Well done!

I loved this conversation! ❤️

Very informative interview which has clear direction on John's part. Well articulated and your success as the Agriculture Minister will be mirrored in the success of all of the producers in the food chain.

There is a need for training centre's for new and young farmers.

Competence. Finally!

Gee hulle n regverdige kans !! Ons kan dankbaar wees dit het goed af geloop , terwille van die land.

Clever man

South Africans the light has come.

👍DA 👍 John yes we need food security it's a well rounded portfolio that needs good management 👍

Give that man a Bells.

Congratulations John we looking forward to seeing what you can bring to the table and believe you have what it takes to turn things around. Definitely touched on some key points.

Very promising 👌

Congrats Honorable Minister 🎖 Steenhuisen ...voorentoe...😊😅😮

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I see exciting changes on the way, great interview.

Well spoken john

I hope this means farming or permaculture is taught in schools soon

He's making a lot of sense, especially with AGOA.

The minimum wage will have to be put on hold for 10 years to grow a low wage economy before transitioning to a higher wage economy. If you don't, automation and mechanisation will displace/prevent this.

Jonno is having his moment.

The Minister is good and I trust that he will make great strides in his portfolio. I wish him well.

Small farmers of all ethnicities should get the same assistance. By the fact of the population numbers, there should automatically be 70% black. That's if there is the apatite by black people to actually enter the sector and don't just want the land to on-sell.

Sheep dog! Great answer! He's certainly going to make a difference!

As basic education please bring back practical classes and trade schools. Not everyone is accedemacly incleined

Baie geluk en voorspoed minister !

The only challenge we're facing is land accessibility, most of us hold qualification in this department but we're having difficulties to start. Speaking on behalf of youth we honestly love innovation

Kom John wys wat jy kan foen moenie terug staan nie ek nie verniet vir DA gestem nie ek weet jy het en dit doen ons kyk op na jou toe 🎉

@John link in with the education sector to do genuine practical training in agiculture, engine repais, building, irrigation, welding etc etc

4 years in farming but I felt like there was lack of implementations when it comes to farming tractors to small scale farmers like me. Vegetable farmers came together to fix one tractor in the the Department of Agriculture (Ermelo) thar tractor was used for by others who contributed nothing to that tractor. I hope Minister John will be able to help us especially the youth because they are the future of the country.

Minister John , how are you going to make this food production afordable to the poor of the poor 😢 currently the majority, are only able to admire 🥺 💛 🥰 😍 💓 unable to aford the fruit and veggies , especially the children of the poor and elderly. 😢 😂 😭

You are welcome to see the work we are doing in the WC. We feel there is tremendous opportunity to assist local farmers in creating more employment. Waste in agri processing is our main focus.

Pls can you do a similar interview with Minister Angie Motshekga.

What about the commercial farmers that moves poeple of the farms and drop them in sqauter camps in poverty.

That was quick!👀

Dear John it's not plant health or animal health. It's Land health.

ń Engelsman word n Boer oornag. Wonderwerken gebeur nog vandag 🤍🇿🇦

SA has too many small subsistence farms, we need to drive a lot of growth there. There are folks that know how to farm, the issue for a lot of them is just scaling. You need a government subsidised operational support network, Tracktors and harvesters on the move farm to farm..

Woof!

John Deere helping small channels pop up my feed

Training is busy

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His interview sounds a bit "practiced" to me. I hope the authenticity will come through once he's exposed to the sector on a larger scale. Keeping an eye on this...

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