Theo de Jager to lead World Farmers’ Organisation for second term
Dr Theo de Jager from Tzaneen as been re-elected as president for the World Farmers Organisation (WFO) in Luxembourg.
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The WFO is an organisation of agricultural producers that aims to strengthen farmers’ positions within value chains, with a particular focus on smallholder farmers.
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De Jager was elected as President in 2017 and is the first South African to have this honour.
It is the first time in the history of the WFO that a president gets re-elected.
More in next weeks edition of Letaba Herald.
WFO elects new Board Members and confirms @TheoDJager as President!
Congratulations and good luck with your work! #WFOGA2019 pic.twitter.com/5eneVkgeyF— WFO (@worldfarmersorg) May 21, 2019
Globally, there is no hospitable sector like the farmers"..lets celebrate as farmers of @worldfarmersorg during this #WFOGA2019 says President @TheoDJager. pic.twitter.com/mNywp0BTFg
— denis felix (@felixdoo) May 21, 2019