Drumroll, please! South African broadcaster and journalist Asanda Beda will make her debut next week as host of the Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba alongside Duncan Masiwa, a TV presenter and assistant editor at Food For Mzansi.
The event – boasting attendees from as far as Nigeria, Lesotho, Zambia, and Zimbabwe – is set to unite South Africa’s finest young farmers and agripreneurs. It is scheduled from Thursday, 4 to Saturday, 6 April at Lavender Kontrei Market in Pretoria North.
This three-day event will feature an exciting lineup of speakers, nearly 50 agriculture-related exhibitions, and six masterclasses, making it a must-attend event for anyone passionate about agriculture.
Masiwa, who presented the Farming with nature show on DStv, shared his high expectations for the indaba. “Being part of the Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba is an incredible honour. It’s a platform where we can celebrate the innovation, resilience, and determination of young farmers across South Africa and beyond.”
He added, “I look forward to hearing more stories of resilience and drive among young people in agriculture. At Food For Mzansi, we’re thrilled to hear about their final preparations to attend the event, which is set to be opened by agriculture, land reform, and rural development minister Thoko Didiza.”
Beda’s vision for the indaba
Beda also expressed her enthusiasm for next week’s indaba, especially in hearing more stories of resilience and drive among young people in agriculture.
“I’m really excited about the new technologies in the space of agriculture and the information sharing of these technologies,” Beda remarked. “It also excites me that different countries will be represented, so as to feed off on information with each other as the general continent, in this field.”
When asked about her passion for agriculture, Beda reflected on her family’s farming background. “I grew up with a grandfather who was into farming. Agriculture ran in the family and became something familiar to me.”
Acknowledging the historical and systemic challenges still confronting black farmers in South Africa, she emphasised the pressing need for support. Alongside this, she reaffirmed her commitment to advancing the agricultural agenda through initiatives focused on education and networking.
Free bash included with last-minute tickets
Still haven’t finalised your plans to also attend the Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba? Last-minute tickets are now up for grabs. Plus, we’ve slashed prices down to just R250 per day, so you can join in the excitement and explore the Mzansi Flavour Food Court – a fresh addition to this year’s indaba, offering a diverse array of affordable lunch options from various food stalls.
Snag your two-day tickets for only R500 per day, exclusively available through Quicket or at Pick n Pay, Pick n Pay Clothing, or Pick n Pay Liquor stores nationwide. And here’ a bonus: purchasers of a two-day ticket will score complimentary entry to a networking bash on Thursday, 4 April from 17:00 to 23:00. This special event includes a spit braai, one complimentary drink, and live entertainment. Fill out the form below to make your purchase.
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