August signals the end of winter and a time farmers can look forward to the start of the new season. A busy time as herds and flocks are calving and lambing, or they are just about to do so. It is also a time for strategising and planning for breeding and planting.
Gerswin Louw was the right man for commercial farmer Schalk Viljoen to bring in as a shareholder in Dasberg Farming, an agricultural transformation project in the Riviersonderend district of the Overberg. Livestock manager Gerswin has a solid background in sheep that he continuously grows while building his farming experience and his leadership skills. Gerswin says success in the agricultural world needs diligence, commitment and a lifelong passion for the job.
August signals the end of winter and a time farmers can look forward to the start of the new season. A busy time as herds and flocks are calving and lambing, or they are just about to do so. It is also a time for strategising and planning for breeding and planting.
Wanting to grow produce is something that is either in your blood or it is not. It’s always been part of Raymond Koopstad’s make-up. Through perseverance he is now an export producer of deciduous fruit in the Witzenberg district, earning the respect of his peers. At the Deciduous Fruit Industry Gala awards in 2019, Raymond received the New Generation Award for his exceptional performance and intelligent decision-making as a new entrant to the industry.
