Bayer is a global life sciences enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care and agriculture. Our products and services are designed to benefit the health of people, animals and plants, as well as our planet. We strive towards our vision: Health for All, Hunger for None.

As a company we aim to create value through innovation, sustainable growth and a competitive return on investment. Bayer is committed to the principles of sustainable development and to its social and ethical responsibilities as a corporate citizen.

In Southern Africa, the Crop Science Division has responded to the needs of commercial and smallholder farmers through our crop protection, trait and seed businesses.

The development of new traits in crops like soybeans and continued research into breeding improved maize hybrids with a wide genetic diversity, adds to the tools farmers can use to improve yields and manage pests and disease better.

The fast-growing adoption of technology also creates opportunities for digital transformation. This includes the use of digital farm management technology like Climate FieldView for commercial crop producers.

Shaping the Future of Farming in Africa

Senwes is one of the leading agri-businesses in South Africa and is supported by five strategic pillars: Financial Services and Advice; Input Supply; Market Access; Processing Conditioning and Markets; supported by Corporate Services. These pillars facilitate the company’s core objective of making a meaningful contribution to the agri-industry, by providing innovative and integrated solutions to all stakeholders in the food value chain. Senwes has a proud history of 112 years of servicing the agriculture sector in the North West, Free State, Gauteng, Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Senwes’ strategic focus is on effective growth and diversification through horizontal consolidation and integration through its group of companies. With a strategic approach to facilitate a sustainable agricultural sector, Nation in Conversation was launched under Senwes’ leadership.

This year, 2022, Senwes celebrates an incredible milestone with is 113th anniversary on 15 May 2022. The achievement of this momentous occasion is indicative of a business model based on finding integrated solutions to unlock added value for our clients and stakeholders through times of plenty as well as times of turbulence and great uncertainty we’ve endured together. This ethos has created a foundation of trust on which Senwes will continue to build on for the next century or more. With the uncertain times we face globally right now and the persisting challenges in agriculture, it is even more important for agricultural companies like ourselves to maintain stability, continue to innovate, and ensure food security for our growing nation both locally and in the rest of Southern Africa.

Thank you to each and every one who has stood by us over the years, we would not have achieved this milestone without you! A special thank you also to our business partners who have made Nation in Conversation possible. It has become one of the most respected agri-talkshows since its inception at Nampo in 2013 and the continued dialogue adds to the overall awareness of agriculture among the general populace and agri-stakeholders - Senwes Group CE Francois Strydom. Find out more about Senwes by visiting www.senwes.co.za.

In today’s world, a bank’s relationship with the farming industry has evolved beyond just the offering of finance; as a partner for growth it extends to include holistic and tailored solutions for every day, seasonal and long term requirements. Nedbank’s Agri-Business has empowered regional teams including agricultural specialists, who provide the necessary guidance and support on all agriculture-related requests, and ensure continuity, accessibility and quick decision-making. Contact us at agriculture@nedbank.co.za.

As an Africa-based energy company Engen’s focus is on the downstream refined petroleum products market and related businesses. The company’s core functions include the marketing of primary refined petroleum products and the provision of convenience services via an extensive retail network. Engen’s products are exported to more than 30 countries, mostly in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, and has approximately 1,500 service stations in these regions.

For well over a century, whether linked directly to major farming groups, through partnerships with Secondary Distribution Companies or to farmers through Agri and retail businesses, Engen has met the needs of the local farmer offering top quality products and through key strategic relationships.

Engen supplies a range of high-performance, superior quality Engen and PETRONAS branded fuels and lubricants to farmers specifically suited to harsh Southern African conditions. These products have been tested and endorsed by most manufacturers of modern agricultural equipment operating in the region.

As Engen we are committed to providing impeccable customer service across a large footprint, always living up to our brand promise “ With us you are Number One”.