Wednesday, 22 September 2010

Highlights from the Agricultural Outlook Conference

When talking about leaving Government in charge of developing the right policies...
“Who trust the government? Hands up!”

Not a single hand goes up.

“The same in every country – no hands go up and people start laughing. Only one exception – China.”


When talking about China's recent shopping tour through Africa and the rest of the world...



When talking about the challenges arising from the ageing population...
"Would you like to live until you’re 150? Think of marriage..."


When talking about changing global consumption patterns, changes in world power and new role models...
Fulla - A New Rival for Barbie!
Fulla is the best selling toy in the Arab world and comes with a series of headscarves, long coats and her own praying mat!



When talking about why Africa failed to develop…
“Why did Africa not develop – because it failed to convert rain fall into run off!”



When talking about people complaining about South Africa...
“If you want to get depressed – go and spend a week in England!
After that you will return to OR Tambo and kiss the ground!”

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