Heeding President Cyril Ramaposa’s call on the private sector to invest in infrastructure projects during the coronavirus pandemic, Engen has collaborated with Agri SA to help drive contributions towards their Drought Aid Fund, which ensures that farms remain in production and that jobs and food security are protected.
Since 2015, thousands of South African farmers and farm workers impacted by drought have benefited from the fund.”As a leading supplier of fuels and lubricants to the agricultural sector we have witnessed first-hand the impact that the ongoing drought has on our farmers, farmworkers and farming communities, which is why we have partnered with Agri SA to ensure the sustainability of this sector,” said Zama Dyaphu, Indirect Sales Manager for Engen Lubricants.
To contribute to the Drought Aid Fund, customers can purchase Engen Dieselube 700 Super, Engen Agritrac Super Universal and Engen Agrifluid Transmission from participating co-ops and distributors who will donate R1(per litre) towards the initiative.
According to Andrea Campher, Disaster Risk Manager of Agri SA: “The contribution of Engen will go a long way to assist farmers, farmworkers and farming communities who are still suffering from this long-lasting drought. We will work closely with our provincial affiliates to ensure the aid reaches those who need it the most”.
