New chairperson for Fertasa

The Fertilizer Association of Southern Africa (Fertasa) announced the appointment of the newly elected chairperson to the board, Henk le Roux.

Henk le Roux

“Agriculture is my passion. I am learning every day and with all the knowledge from industry leaders, colleagues and agri-friends in the fertiliser industry, this career is the best I could have hoped for,” Le Roux said.

Over the past 20 years, Le Roux has been involved with the agricultural company in North West, NWK, in liquid predisposition division and fertiliser marketing.

“Fertasa plays a vital role in the fertiliser industry in Southern Africa, especially in our involvement with critical role players in the industry, and specifically as far as liaison with the Registrar of Act 36 of 1947 to enhance and protect the interests of our members is concerned.

“We are privileged to have a very committed board, CEO and members of committees to ensure that we fulfil our vision and mission, to be the representative voice for the industry and to promote the responsible and sustainable use of fertilisers,” says Henk. He urges all the relevant organisations that have not yet joined Fertasa’s growing number of members to join them and add their valued inputs to ensure the long-term success of food security through a responsible agricultural Industry.

Le Roux was born and raised in the Northern Cape but matriculated in Port Elizabeth. He completed B. Agric. at UOFS, a B Comm (Hon) (UNISA) and MBA (Potchefstroom University).

He started his career with Agrico in Bloemfontein and later moved to Natal, joining Zululand Irrigation and Barlow Handling. In 1999 he joined NWK, where he has been involved over the past 22 years in the liquid fertiliser factory, fertiliser marketing, grain trade, trade general and mechanisation. He currently serves in the organisation’s management team in the position of senior manager of fertiliser and projects.

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FERTASA,CERTIFIEDCREDIBIFERTASA AND ITS MEMBERS ARE COMMITTED TO THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE SOIL FERTILITY AND ENHANCED PLANT NUTRITION. LITY.

Fertasa strives to provide information on fertilizer and crop related topics. Apart from assistance with fertilizer applications, queries relating to fertilizer usage, plant nutrition and soil fertility usage, plant nutrition and soil fertility are referred to our Technical Advisers or Subject Matter Specialists for their expert opinions and advice.

Member companies and others are encouraged to share their experiences in proven techniques and novel approaches in ensuring social, environmental and economic sustainability for all. FERTASA MEMBERS ARE COMMITTED TO:

Ÿ A code of conduct. Ÿ A set of standards audited by an independent compliance management body. Ÿ Quality products. Ÿ Relevant scientifically-based recommendations. Ÿ Continual learning and improvement. Ÿ Complying with all legal requirements.