This 36-year old is married to Sara-Lea and they have one daughter, Lia. He has been farming with his father Ben for the past decade and went on his own for the first time last season.
What did you think of the registration process?
Very easy - five minutes and it was done.
How do you feel about the Senwes AgriRewards scheme?
I am very positive about it and I think Senwes launched a wonderful initiative.
Where did you hear about AgriRewards?
I received an e-mail and received more information from the grain marketing team in Kroonstad.
What are you looking forward to?
To when I receive my bonus after 16 years and when AgriRewards is rolled out to other facets such as the retail branches.
Do you understand how the AgriRewards scheme works?
Yes. At first I misunderstood the concept and thought that I would receive a lump sum after 16 years. But it is more sustainable for me to receive a large sum of money after 16 years.
Who explained the concept to you?
I am part of a grain focus group, where Ben Brink and Thys Grobbelaar from Senwes explained it to us. I know of another Senwes producer who also joined.
What will you do with your AgriRewards bonus when you receive it 16 years from now?
I will plough it back. I stand by my original decision to buy Senwes shares. Agricultural businesses will grow significantly over the next few years. The focus of the whole world is on agriculture and the Senwes share price has increased to R10,50.
What would you say to other producers who have not joined as yet?
Well, it is easy and simple, it costs you nothing and you get money back. It is excellent when your agri-business returns something to you as producer.
I also think that it is excellent that Senwes requested its producers' input. I mentioned that it would be nice if we could receive a percentage shares as well - they thought it was a good idea and indicated that they would investigate it.
How do you feel about Senwes in general?
I can describe Senwes as a good inheritance from my father. We have been doing business with Senwes since the late seventies.