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About
Derek has been farming with his father since 1983. They farm 1,600 hectares of crops (30 hectares under center pivot irrigation) and raise 100 beef cattle. In 2005, he started South Africa's first corn ethanol plant with his brother.
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Articles by Derek Mathews
July 9, 2025
Matthews Cultivates Connection and Unity in Agriculture
The Global Farmer Network is celebrating 25 years of connection and collaboration—core values that have defined the GFN since day one. Few embody that…
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Mathews Leads Grain South Africa
Derek Mathews, a Global Farmer Network member, has been reelected as the chairperson of Grain SA (GSA). He is known for his leadership skills and his …
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