We are proud to congratulate Francois Rossouw Jnr at Mooigezicht Estates on winning the AGRI WESTERN CAPE Santam YOUNG Farmer of the year award 2025!
With his deep-rooted commitment to sustainable production, people development, and technology-driven management, Francois has distinguished himself as a farmer with both vision and determination
(From left to right) Gerda and Francois senior, parents of Francois Rossouw junior, with his wife Jean-Mari, at the awards ceremony
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
John Steenhuisen (Minister of Agriculture of SA) , Willem de Chavonnes Vrugt (President of AGRISA), Francois and his wife Jean-Mari Rossouw, Leon Theron (Senior Vice President: Sales & Marketing for Toyota SA), Professor Carlu van der Westhuizen (Department of Agriculture at the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein, South Africa. He serves as the technical advisor and chairperson of the panel of adjudicators (Head Judge)
Francois Rossouw does it again!!!
FRANCOIS ROSSOUW WINS NATIONAL YOUNG FARMER OF THE YEAR 2025 IN SOUTH AFRICA
FARM COSTING SOLUTIONS proudly announces that Francois Rossouw has been named 2025 Toyota/Agri SA Young Farmer of the Year, securing one of the most prestigious awards in the agricultural sector. This achievement follows his earlier recognition in June, The Agri Western Cape Santam Young Farmer of the Year 2025, marking a remarkable double success for the young agricultural leader.
November 2025
John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture of South Africa and to the right Francois Rossouw
June 2025
From left to Right:
Gerda and Francois Snr, parents of Francois Rossouw Jnr, and Francois Rossouw Jnr with his wife, Jean-Mari, at the Toyota/Agri Young Farmer of the Year awards ceremony
FARM COSTING SOLUTIONS proudly announces that Francois Rossouw has been named 2025 Toyota/Agri SA Young Farmer of the Year, securing one of the most prestigious awards in the agricultural sector. This achievement follows his earlier recognition in June, The Agri Western Cape Santam Young Farmer of the Year 2025, marking a remarkable double success for the young agricultural leader.
November 2025
John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture of South Africa and to the right Francois Rossouw
June 2025
From left to Right:
Gerda and Francois Snr, parents of Francois Rossouw Jnr, and Francois Rossouw Jnr with his wife, Jean-Mari, at the Toyota/Agri Young Farmer of the Year awards ceremony
Francois expressed deep gratitude for the award and the visibility it brings to Mooigezicht Estates, a table-grape exporting enterprise based in the Hex River Valley. Mooigezicht Estates has been a valued client of Farm Costing Solutions since 2012, and Francois’ achievements underscore the company’s continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable farming practices.
Father and Son:
Francois Rossouw Jnr and Francois Rossouw Snr
Francois Rossouw Jnr, Production director at Mooigezicht Testimonial
Francois Rossouw Snr, MD at Mooigezicht Testimonial
Francois Rossouw Jnr, John Steenhuisen and Francois Rossouw Snr
Francois Rossouw Jnr, John Steenhuisen and Francois Rossouw Snr
We at Farm Costing Solutions are proud to be linked to Francois’ achievements
“His dedication, leadership, and passion for agriculture and his community are evident in everything he does. This national award is a well-deserved recognition of his talent and hard work”.
This latest accolade positions Francois as one of the most promising young figures in the agricultural industry and highlights the strength and growing reputation of the Mooigezicht’s farming community.
Francois is seen here with his wife Jean-Mari, standing with the vehicle awarded to him as part of his prize from Toyota
Francois is seen here with his wife Jean-Mari, standing with the vehicle awarded to him as part of his prize from Toyota
This latest accolade positions Francois as one of the most promising young figures in the agricultural industry and highlights the strength and growing reputation of the Mooigezicht’s farming community.
Mooigezicht opening their Solar Plant so the end of November 2025 was indeed an exciting period for all at Mooigezicht
Francois Rossouw Jnr, Frederick van Zyl (2zero50), Danie Rautenbach(2zero50), Michael Swart (Standard Bank), Minister John Steenhuisen (Minister of Agriculture), Jannie Strydom (CEO Agri Western Cape), Mr. Mooketsa Ramasodi (Director-General of Agriculture), Francois Rossouw Snr
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen visited Mooigezicht Estates to officially inaugurate their new solar plant—marking a major step toward improved energy stability and sustainability in one of South Africa’s oldest fruit-growing regions. Previously dependent on 20 separate Eskom supply points, Mooigezicht will now rely on just one.