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Editor ' s letter
It is a new year editor in chief Marlon Abrahams Tel : 018 464 7349 marlon . abrahams @ senwes . co . za
“ DIS ‘ N NUWE JAAR , ONS IS DEURMEKAAR ” - OR RATHER , THIS IS WHAT THE CAPE MINSTRELS SAY . BUT HOPEFULLY THE NEW YEAR WILL BE A GOOD ONE FOR THE AGRI-SECTOR !
In this edition our Group
Chief Executive , Francois Strydom gives a view on the interim results which were issued recently . Nation in Conversation also features with the new series which kicked-off early this year and from February to April it will continue in all earnest with a number of agricultural issues .
We will continue with our area focus and it is Wesselsbron ’ s turn this time - the largest maize producing area in the country . We focus on unique aspects in this small Free State town and on all the role players in the area . The focus of In the Spotlight falls on producer Chris Schoonwinkel .
We also focus on the 2016 SA Cattle Breeder of the Year , Johan Styger , who tells us more about his stud and provides a few good tips on animal nutrition . 2017 also promises to be a good year for Westfert , with its fertiliser warehouse which should be completed in March 2017 .
All of the above aspects move the focus to New Year resolutions . It is interesting
that resolutions are particularly made in difficult times , such as the past number of drought years . After the major depression of the previous century , New Year resolutions increased signifantly - 25 % of the people during that time made New Year resolutions while 50 % went through the ritual this year .
New Year resolutions arise from the desire to change undesirable conduct . An interesting fact is that the Romans used to make promises to the god Janus , after whom the month of January was named , at the beginning of each year . There are many traditions in many cultures .
In a 2007 study Richard Wiseman found that the New Year resolutions of 88 % of the people making them , usually fail , despite the fact that more than half of these people are very positive when they make the resolutions .
In order to improve your chances of achieving your goals this year , authorities advise that you should not tackle too much at a time , you should set realistic goals and monitor your progress on a regular basis in order not to forget about it . It is interesting that men are 22 % more successful in achieving their goals . On the other hand , women are 10 % more successful when they disclose their plans . Whatever your plans for the new year , make 2017 an unforgettable year !
Aubrey Kruger
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