Koot Prinsloo from Klaassmits Agricultural Association brings the resolution to discussion whether Commercial Banks offer enough assistance to farmers and if there is enough empathy towards farmers to obtain production loans at realistic rates. #AgriEC19

And that is a wrap for today's proceedings. We look forward to tonight's award ceremony. #AgriEC19

We are starting off the award dinner with an opening address from Mr Eben du Plessis. #AgriEC19

Mr Ricky Pillay from Toyota SA has announced Matthew Morgan as the Toyota Eastern Cape Young Farmer of the Year. Congratulations Matthew! #AgriEC19

The BP Erasmus trophy is awarded to Mr Eben du Plessis. He receives this award as the most productive and effective General Boardmember. #AgriEC19

We are all set for day 2 of the Congress. #AgriEC19

We are opening with scripture reading and prayer by Mr Danny Wepener. #AgriEC19

The day is kicked off with a resolution delivered by Mr Dale Howarth requesting AgriEC and AgriSA to assist with formalising the expansion and funding of current and future security camera installations.These security cameras work with Licence Plate Recognition software #AgriEC19

The resolution on Licence Plate Recognition technology is expanded on by Mr Brent McNamara. Altas security monitors the cameras and responds when a suspicious vehicle passes a LPR camera. #AgriEC19

Eastern Cape Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt Gen Ntshinga, is addressing congress in response to rural crime. "I am the daughter of a farmworker. I am what I am today because of farmers." #AgriEc19

Our young farmer of the year making headlines: rnews.co.za/article/24939/…

Mr Brent McNamara reports on the 2018 resolution on AgriEC's support of a second faculty of Veterinary Science at Fort Hare University. "No finality has been reached on this resolution, but negotiations are ongoing as funding is a concern for the initiative"

Dr Pieter Vervoort adds to the discussion about the need for more Veterinarians in the Eastern Cape. #AgriEC19

Dr Pieter Vervoort, the Chairperson for the National Animal Health Forum, speaks about the cost of Foot and Mouth Disease. #AgriEC19

Karen Muller is speaking on behalf of Kelton Motor group. Kelton Motor Group sponsors the vehicle that is used in the Rural Development project. #AgriEc19

Mnr Dan Kriek, die President van AgriSA, gee terugvoering oor wat AgriSA die laaste jaar bereik het. Hy open met die volgende: "Organiseer jouself op grondvlak en ryk jou heil uit" #AgriEC19

"It's become clear that overseas markets are becoming more and more conscious of where products are coming from. Consumers don't want to buy products that are harmful to the environment"-Mr Ernest Pringle speaking on the importance of cooperating with international organisations.

Read a Message from Dan Kriek, president of Agri SA here: facebook.com/agrieasterncap…

Some lovely coverage of our Congress coming through goodnewsdaily.co.za/2019/08/02/tra…

Hawks put counterfeit washing powder factory on rinse cycle heraldlive.co.za/news/2022-04-0… via The Herald NMB