Senwes Scenario December 2016 / January 2017 | Page 17

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Aan die einde van die 2016 kalenderjaar is daar opgewondenheid oor die somer , die nuwe plantseisoen , lentereën en die vreugde van familie en Kersfees . Hierdie jaar was die moeilikste jaar in landbougeskiedenis en het Senwes en sy klantebasis ernstig geïmpakteer . Dit het egter ook vir ons as bedryf die waarde van vriendskap , klantesorg en deursettingsvermoë geleer .

Senwes en sy personeel is en word steeds getoets met betrekking tot ons vermoë om ons klantebasis te ondersteun deur ' n reeks aksies , wat goed ontvang , gewaardeer en erken is deur verskillende forums in the landbouwaardeketting .
It was an inspiration to me personally to visit a number of clients this year and to experience the way in which they positively accepted the reality of the drought and made new plans with courage , faith and motivation .
My best wishes , gratitude and appreciation go to our clients ( both farmers and processors ), our personnel , shareholders , board of directors , partners and all our co-workers for your support of the Senwes group over the past year . We acknowledge the mercy and care of our Creator , which manifest in the life of each and every person .
Mag u ' n Kersseisoen gevul met vrede ervaar , geniet die tyd saam met familie en vriende en keer verfris en uitgerus terug in die nuwe jaar .
My opregte wense en groete vergesel u .
Francois Strydom GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Season ’ s greetings
Luke 2:9-12
And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them , and the glory of the Lord shone around them ; and they were terribly frightened . But the angel said to them , " Do not be afraid ; for behold , I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people ; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Saviour , who is Christ the Lord . " This will be a sign for you : you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger ."
Despite the challenges of a drought-stricken agricultural season , we remain grateful for the blessings from our Lord which has carried us through the hard times . Let us always remember to give thanks to our Lord as we end this year on the high note of celebrating His birthday this Christmas . We thank each and every Senwes producer for your passion and drive .
Danie Minnaar CHAIRMAN OF SENWES
It is amazing how time flies - we are once again at the end of a very challenging , yet blessed year .
I wish you a blessed Christmas , with your loved ones , and may you fully experience the peace , joy and love of our Heavenly Father during this time .
Best wishes
Pieter Malan EXECUTIVE MANAGER : GRAINLINK
When Christ was born on
that special day , God did not only show us His omnipotence but He also confirmed something which distinguishes Him from all other gods , namely that He brings hope .
During this time we reflect on and celebrate the birth of Christ . However , this is not only a reflection on that day , but also a confirmation of hope and a motivation to seize that which is meant for us .
Irrespective of the onslaughts on agriculture , which include the serious droughts , we remain hopeful and we wish you a blessed Christmas season and a hopeful and fulfilled life .
Merry Christmas
Pieter Swart MANAGING DIRECTOR : SENWES CREDIT
Senwes
Equipment would
like to wish you all a Blessed Christmas
May you experience the wonder of HIS birth during this time
We wish you a blessed time of rest with your families and a prosperous new year .
Ferdie Pieterse MANAGING DIRECTOR : SENWES EQUIPMENT
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