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Hawks put counterfeit washing powder factory on rinse cycle https://t.co/sDiSVsRPB2 via @HeraldNMB

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@AgriSAOfficial Agri Eastern Cape would like to extend our word of Congratulations to Mr. Kriek with his re-election. We are truly honoured and blessed to be working with you in Organised Agriculture.

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Some lovely coverage of our Congress coming through

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Read a Message from Dan Kriek, president of Agri SA here:

https://t.co/m1coOywKJ0

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"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.

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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"

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

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Dr Pieter Vervoort, the Chairperson for the National Animal Health Forum, speaks about the cost of Foot and Mouth Disease.
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Dr Pieter Vervoort adds to the discussion about the need for more Veterinarians in the Eastern Cape.

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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"

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Our young farmer of the year making headlines:

https://t.co/XgmYT8jWcB

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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."

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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.

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

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We are all set for day 2 of the Congress.

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

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

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

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

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