Opportunities and hard work go hand in hand
A true mentor is not someone who helps you with every aspect, but someone who teaches you skills that can help you lead your life independently. If there is one thing that Grain SA’s...
Proper preparation prevents poor performance
‘Be always prepared to face the unexpected, because it is your ability to deal with the circumstance that determines your capability.’ These words by Rajiv Rain, chairman of GQG Partners, an independent asset management...
“I like your humble spirit”
Beste Grootneef
Dit was op ’n Donderdag toe ons by die “Friday Market” gestop het. Iewers op die pad tussen Ras al Khaimah en Fujairah. In die middel van die woestyn, aan die voetheuwels van...
Grain trusts support sustainability PART 4: Sorghum Trust
Following the closing of the Sorghum Board in 1997, the reserve funds of the Board were transferred to the Sorghum Trust. These funds became the discretionary funds of the Trust and are managed by...
Dit is koud op Mars
Beste Neef
Junie en Julie se skraal wintersdae het die koue diep laat byt. Soggens was daar ’n yslagie oor die krippe wat eers na tien in die oggend skietgegee het. Die suidewind, al die...
Die fees van die opwekkers
Beste Grootneef
Ons het so ’n tydjie gelede by die familie in die stad gaan kuier. Om daar uit te kom bly ’n stryd – die oorvol paaie, taxi’s en tollenaars maak dit ook nie...
Farming = life
‘Investments in agriculture are the best weapons against hunger and poverty – they have made life better for billions of people.’ These words were spoken by the American business magnate, Bill Gates, who doubled...
Building self-confidence through change
Carel Foord from the Vryburg area says you cannot be involved in Grain SA’s mentorship programme without it having an impact on your own life. In this region he is known as Mashesha amongst...
With teamwork great things are achieved
‘My mentor said, “Let’s go do it!” – not you go do it, but let us do it. How powerful when someone says, “Let’s!”’ These words spoken by the successful American entrepreneur and motivational...
