OFM says that there's no doubt that farming comes with many challenges — from unpredictable rainfall to fluctuating input costs. While some things remain out of their control, farmers can take charge of their success with dependable equipment and reliable support. 

OFM says this is why it is giving one farmer a chance to win a John Deere 5D Series. The tractor is the perfect farming partner, offering a powerful engine, superior performance and operator comfort to make agricultural operations more efficient and cost-effective.

To stand a chance to win this dream machine, farmers must showcase their passion and creativity, says the radio station. 

How to Enter

The radio station says farmers can enter by following these steps:

Step 1: Create a short video (max 30 seconds) on your farm demonstrating how one of the key features of the John Deere 5D Series could add value to your daily operations. 

The features include:

• a powerful engine
• performance
• operator comfort
• easy operation
• lower cost of ownership
• versatility for mixed crop farming, and 
• reduced maintenance costs and downtime.

Step 2: Fill in the entry form here, upload your video (max 50MB) and submit a 200-word motivation explaining your farming operations, how a John Deere 5045D will benefit your work and why you deserve to win.

OFM says entries close at midnight on Wednesday, 30 April. Finalists will be randomly drawn and notified telephonically. These lucky participants will then be required to attend the final draw at NAMPO Park in Bothaville on Thursday, 15 May, where the grand prize winner will be revealed.

"At John Deere, we aim to make our customers more productive, profitable and sustainable," says Ayanda Nhlapo, Tactical Marketing Planner for small Ag at John Deere.

OFM Sales and Marketing Manager, Anchen Lintvelt believes the agricultural industry plays a big role in Central South Africa and is of crucial importance to the economic well-being of our country.

Lintvelt concludes, "We are therefore very excited to join hands with John Deere — precisely to promote this and help make the dreams of a happy farmer or emerging farmer a reality."

For more information, visit www.ofm.co.za. You can also follow OFM on Facebook, X, or on Instagram. 

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