• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Lifestyle
Last chance to register for groundbreaking water in agri webinar

Last chance to register for groundbreaking water in agri webinar

18th June 2020
Podcast: How to access fresh produce markets in SA

Podcast: How to access fresh produce markets in SA

1st December 2023

Food For Mzansi serves as ideal launching pad for farmers

1st December 2023
Let this saucy oxtail recipe take you back down memory lane

Let this saucy oxtail recipe take you back down memory lane

1st December 2023
Arendse puts her eggs in many baskets while aiming for the skies

Arendse puts her eggs in many baskets while aiming for the skies

1st December 2023
ChickenFacts calls for new Poultry Master Plan amid trade turmoil

ChickenFacts calls for new Poultry Master Plan amid trade turmoil

1st December 2023
Food inflation fury grips Mzansi: BFAP sounds alarm

Food inflation fury grips Mzansi: BFAP sounds alarm

1st December 2023
In pictures: Safeguarding indigenous plants for the future

In pictures: Safeguarding indigenous plants for the future

30th November 2023
Food for Mzansi gives voiceless farmers a much-needed voice

Food For Mzansi gives voiceless farmers a much-needed voice

30th November 2023
The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group unveils the November 2023 Household Affordability Index, exposing surging expenses and stagnant wages affecting South African households. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Economic squeeze: Families struggle as costs soar

30th November 2023

Faces of Summer: Celebrate the rich history of Thokozani Wines

30th November 2023
Limpopo seeks revival of economy by putting farmers first

Limpopo seeks revival of economy by putting farmers first

30th November 2023
ICYMI: NW agri dept ramps up goat farming with handover

ICYMI: NW agri dept ramps up goat farming with handover

30th November 2023
Friday, December 1, 2023
15 GLOBAL MEDIA AWARDS
Login
Food For Mzansi
  • News
  • Changemakers
  • Lifestyle
  • Farmer’s Inside Track
  • Food for Thought
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Changemakers
  • Lifestyle
  • Farmer’s Inside Track
  • Food for Thought
Food For Mzansi
Home News

Last chance to register for groundbreaking water in agri webinar

by Staff Reporter
18th June 2020
in News
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
Last chance to register for groundbreaking water in agri webinar

Pictured clockwise from the top left is Rita-Theresa du Plessis Van der Mescht from Shirita Boerdery, Omri van Zyl from Agri SA, Anelile Gibixego from the Mapungubwe Institute, Dr Willem Pretorius from Agri Gauteng, Bennie van Rooy from Grobank, aquaponics farmer Mosesi Mosesi, Dr Petrus de Kock from Brand SA and Thinus van Zijl from Agri Gauteng. Pictures: Supplied

The countdown has begun for Agri Gauteng’s young farmer webinar held tomorrow in partnership with Grobank. Many of the nation’s top water experts have confirmed their attendance for the webinar focusing on the importance of water in agriculture.

Dr Petrus de Kock, Brand SA’s general manager for research, has been secured as the webinar’s facilitator. He will kick off proceedings at 10:00 where after Dr Willem Pretorius, the president of Agri Gauteng, will deliver the opening remarks.

Among the top water experts participating is North-West University’s prof. Johann Tempelhoff, who will address challenges surrounding clean water and sanitation, and Johan Malherbe from the Agricultural Research Council, who will discuss linkages between organised agriculture and water.

“Water plays a vital role in life. Without water, existence of life is not possible. Without water, agriculture is not possible. Without agriculture, we cannot meet the ever rising demand for food,” says Thinus van Zijl, the CEO of Agri Gauteng.

LATE WEBINAR REGISTRATIONS: Click here to confirm your attendance.

Also, Omri van Zyl, executive director of Agri SA, will deliver a masterplan for water, while Grobank CEO Bennie van Rooy’s presentation is titled “Banking on water”. Van Rooy says, “Grobank is delighted to partner with Agri Gauteng in hosting the Young Farmer Webinar. South Africa has scarce natural resources and agriculture is the biggest user of the available water. The challenge is to strike a balance between sufficient water availability  to contribute to food security while also improving the efficiency use of scarce resources to make sure every drop counts.”

He adds that Grobank supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development goals and is delighted to therefore also sponsor a discussion on the enormous importance of clean, sustainably used water in agriculture.

The hundreds of attendees will also have an opportunity to engage with water experts, including Brendan Reynolds and Willie van der Schyf. Organisers say they are also particularly exicted about the integrated aquaculture presentation by Lance Quidding, the CEO of Integrated Aquaculture. Integrated aquaculture marks environmentally-conscious biological farming that produces exceptional quality with the smallest possible impact on the environment.

Other webinar highlights:

  • The morning session will close with Andrew Barker from the Urban Agricultural Initiative speaking on using urban agriculture to stimulate urban growth and development, a highly significant topic in South Africa right now.
  • The afternoon session includes “Where fire and water meet”, a presentation by Santam. Eksteen Brand from Hydac Technology will discuss the total cost of ownership with regards to water management.
  • Head of irrigation design at Obaro, Gerrie Wiese, will discuss adaptive strategies at farm level. Obaro is a fast growing agricultural company with more than 85 years’ experience in the agricultural sector.
  • A video presentation on water management by Tembisa township aquaponics pioneer Mosesi Mosesi will be followed by a panel discussion of Young Water Warriors. This panel discussion will be led by Food For Mzansi editor Dawn Noemdoe. She will be chatting to Anelile Gibixego from the Mapungubwe Institute, Dr Aluwani Nemukula from Alunem Holdings, Rita-Theresa du Plessis Van der Mescht from Shirita Boerdery, and Niel Louw from the Young Water Professionals in Gauteng Committee.

It’s not too late to register for the free webinar

When: Thursday, 19 June 2020 from 10:00 to 14:00.
LATE WEBINAR REGISTRATIONS: Click here to confirm your attendance.
Enquiries: juanita@silvercrestevents.co.za

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
Tags: Agri GautengAgri SAGrobankWater managementwater resourcesYoung farmers
Previous Post

Chef has dreams beyond the professional kitchen

Next Post

R800 m for agri development to cushion blow of global pandemic

Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter

Researched and written by our team of writers and editors.

Related Posts

Mzansi’s budding new stars crowned at agri awards

Mzansi’s budding new stars crowned at agri awards

by Vateka Halile
18th November 2023
0

The Toyota SA/Agri SA Young Farmer, New Harvest Farmer, and the Communal Farming Association of the Year Awards honoured SA's...

Cheers to 5 years! Food For Mzansi continues to lead the way

Cheers to 5 years! Food For Mzansi continues to lead the way

by Duncan Masiwa
17th November 2023
0

Celebrating five years at the forefront of South Africa’s agricultural landscape, Food For Mzansi has garnered praise for its inclusive...

ICYMI: From agri to academics, Van der Rheede is set to excel

ICYMI: From agri to academics, Van der Rheede is set to excel

by Staff Reporter
1st November 2023
0

In what has been deemed a huge win for the University of the Free State, former Agri SA boss Christo...

Sustainable harvests: Agri Enterprises cultivates bright futures

Sustainable harvests: Agri Enterprises cultivates bright futures

by Staff Reporter
24th October 2023
0

Agri Enterprises CEO, Pieter de Jager, inspires South Africa’s agriculture with mentorship programmes and the Nedbank agribusiness incubator, promoting sustainable...

Next Post

R800 m for agri development to cushion blow of global pandemic

Arendse puts her eggs in many baskets while aiming for the skies
Inspiration

Arendse puts her eggs in many baskets while aiming for the skies

by Vateka Halile
1st December 2023
0

There is no stopping Anecia Arendse who has used childhood memories, tons of passion and acquired knowledge to build her...

Read more
ChickenFacts calls for new Poultry Master Plan amid trade turmoil

ChickenFacts calls for new Poultry Master Plan amid trade turmoil

1st December 2023
Food inflation fury grips Mzansi: BFAP sounds alarm

Food inflation fury grips Mzansi: BFAP sounds alarm

1st December 2023
In pictures: Safeguarding indigenous plants for the future

In pictures: Safeguarding indigenous plants for the future

30th November 2023
Food for Mzansi gives voiceless farmers a much-needed voice

Food For Mzansi gives voiceless farmers a much-needed voice

30th November 2023

Sorghum remains a great choice amid climate challenge

Act now for ‘Empathy in action’ disability inclusion campaign

Vacancy: Marketing assistant at Food For Mzansi Group

Podcast: Understanding the tomato leaf miner moth

2023: A gruelling year that pushed many farmers over the edge

ICYMI: NW govt gives abattoirs a well-deserved pat on the back

RSS From FoodForAfrika.com

  • $2 Million investment in fertiliser financing for Kenyan smallholders
  • AfDB empowers Tanzanian horticulture with $2.5m boost
  • Malagasy scientist wins $150k grant

THE NEW FACE OF SOUTH AFRICAN AGRICULTURE

With 15 global awards in the first four years of its existence, Food For Mzansi is much more than an agriculture publication. It is a movement, unashamedly saluting the unsung heroes of South African agriculture. We believe in the power of agriculture to promote nation building and social cohesion by telling stories that are often overlooked by broader society.

Podcast: How to access fresh produce markets in SA

Food For Mzansi serves as ideal launching pad for farmers

Let this saucy oxtail recipe take you back down memory lane

Arendse puts her eggs in many baskets while aiming for the skies

ChickenFacts calls for new Poultry Master Plan amid trade turmoil

Food inflation fury grips Mzansi: BFAP sounds alarm

  • Our Story
  • Contact Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Copyright

Contact us
Office: +27 21 879 1824
News: info@foodformzansi.co.za
Advertising: sales@foodformzansi.co.za

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Changemakers
  • Lifestyle
  • Farmer’s Inside Track
  • Food for Thought
Login

Copyright © 2021 Food for Mzansi

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.