Entries by rokkitboy

Taking the AFGRI brand to the streets

                  Brand recognition is defined as “the extent to which a consumer can correctly identify a particular product or service just by viewing the product or service’s logo, tag line, packaging or advertising campaign”. Regardless of whether it’s a car, a van, an SUV, a delivery truck, […]

AFGRI commits to ongoing help for drought-stricken farmers during 2016

The severe drought driven by El Nino continues to grip South Africa. Centurion, 21 January 2016 – AFGRI, a  leading agricultural solutions and food processing company, is offering additional assistance to the nation’s beleaguered farmers, both commercial and emerging. Included are AFGRI’s existing farmers as well as the small-scale farmers that form part of AFGRI’s […]

AFGRI wins prestigious award

AFGRI, the agricultural services and processing company with a core focus on grain commodities and food security, was awarded a prestigious award at the Africa Best Employer Awards hosted in Mauritius on 8 December 2015. The awards, hosted by the Employer Branding Institute, recognises employers who create a culture of contribution and innovation within the […]

AFGRI assists clients to excel

2 December 2015, Centurion – AFGRI, the leading agricultural services and processing company is proud to be a part of CS Puttergill & Sons success at the recently held Sandringham Livestock Expo in Stellenbosch, achieving no less than six prestigious awards including: Reserve Grand Champion 2015 – Goldwyn Mitsy 9092 Grand Champion Holstein 2015 – […]

Adriaan Strauss to lead Vodacom Bulls in 2016

Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss has been named as captain of the Vodacom Bulls for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season, the team annnounced on Monday. Another international star, Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard, will be vice-captain for the season. Strauss, a Super Rugby centurion (118 appearances) is no stranger to a leadership role at this level, […]

AFGRI Equipment buys TTS Agri

Leading agricultural services and processing company, AFGRI, has announced the acquisition of Truck & Tractor Specialists Agri (“TTS Agri”), a John Deere dealership based in Polokwane, Limpopo. The acquisition, which will be made by the group’s Equipment Division (“AFGRI Equipment”), is in line with the group’s strategy of being the preferred supplier of premium agricultural […]

AFGRI signs collaboration agreement with National Collateral Management Services (NCML) of India

AFGRI, a leading agricultural services and processing company, today announced a collaboration with NCML, India’s leading post-harvest agriculture management firm. Chris Venter, CEO of AFGRI said that, “The importance of this landmark agreement is that the partnership draws on the respective strengths of both organisations and that AFGRI is able to extend its footprint onto […]

Exciting new finance solution for emerging farmers and Agric Part-time contractors

John Deere Financial, Zanaco, Zambia National Farmers Union and AFGRI closed an alliance which is marked as a milestone in Zambia enabling access to finance for emerging famers. John Deere Financial has been introduced as a dedicated solution to meet the finance needs of emerging farmers for the acquisition of John Deere equipment. This collaboration […]

AFGRI’s GroCapital releases financial App for agricultural sector

26 August 2015 – Centurion – GroCapital, part of agricultural giant AFGRI, and a provider of specialised financial solutions to the agric sector, has announced the launch of a new App that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and iTunes for Android and iOS smartphones respectively. The App, called “GroCapital Trader”, will enable […]