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III
THE
GRAIN AND OILSEED INDUSTRY
OF SOUTH AFRICA – A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
sustainable food security. It must be said that the free market has served the con-
sumers of agricultural commodities well. No sector of society is more committed
to the future of South Africa than the agricultural sector. For these resilient men
and women, across the colour line, who for generations have worked the land,
under the most challenging circumstances, both financially and climatically, must
be afforded fair and unbiased comment as to their achievement in producing the
sustenance of our nation.
At this year’s 50th Grain SA NAMPO Harvest Day, we celebrated these achieve-
ments and our history and afforded our gratitude to all men and women that have
made this possible by their dedication and commitment to our industry and to
South Africa. May their contribution serve as a reminder to both the current and
future leadership as to the critical importance of the contribution by so few for so
many, who have served in the structures of what must be termed as the greatest
commodity organisation in South Africa.
God bless South Africa. God seën Suid-Afrika. Nkosi Sikelel’iAfrika.
LOUW STEYTLER
Chairperson of Grain SA 2012 - 2016