Minister Joemat-Pettersson to make keynote address at the Agri-sector Unity Forum (ASUF) Policy Conference
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson, will make a keynote presentation at the Agri-sector Unity Forum (ASUF) Policy Conference on Thursday, 27 February 2014 at the Protea Hotel, Techno Park, in Stellenbosch. It is ends on the 28 February 2014.
The Agri-sector Unity Forum (ASUF), is an inclusive, voluntary association of representative agricultural associations. ASUF was established to primarily develop consensus policy positions on strategic issues in agriculture, as well as to advocate consensus positions to national government, regional institutions, and with the international community.
The two day Policy Conference is themed, "Policy Certainty in Agriculture".
The Minister will make her presentation at 9h00 under the theme, "Why ASUF will enhance the agricultural food security debate in SA".
Registration is at 7h30, and the Minister will speak at 9h00.
Media is requested to send a confirmation of attendance to either PalesaM@daff.gov.za or to Jennifer Roets on jennifer@agbiz.co.za, or contact Jennifer at 012 807 6686.
Enquiries:
Palesa Mokomele
Spokesperson for the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Tel: 012 319 7876 (PTA)
Fax: 012 319 6681 (PTA)
Tel: 021 467 4502 (CPT)
Fax: 021 465 6550 (CPT)
Cell: 082 904 1908
E-mail: PalesaM@daff.gov.za
