It’s a new month, filled with many agriculture events to look forward to. There’s everything from a TV show presented by Food For Mzansi in collaboration with the VKB Group and WYRD Films, to opportunities to learn about agriculture and food systems.
Check out Food for Mzansi’s calendar on hour homepage and ‘This Week in Agri’, published every Monday, giving you the low-down on all things agri in Mzansi.
Monday, 1 march
Agri TV show: ‘Vir die liefde van die land’
Tonight, in episode 7 of Vir die liefde van die land (“For the love of the land”) we meet Daniel Maqala (59), who funded his farming venture with his two taxis.
The ten-episode series Vir die liefde van die land is proudly presented by Food For Mzansi in collaboration with the VKB Group and WYRD Films. Catch tonight’s episode at 18:30 on VIA, DStv channel 147.
Also read: Farmer keeps father’s memory alive through working the land
Exhibition: Africa Energy Indaba, day 1
The 13th Africa Energy Indaba Conference will discuss, debate and seek solutions to enable adequate energy generation across Africa. Explore what is needed to meet the rapidly growing need for energy access in Africa. Learn about disruptive business models, the need for innovative financing solutions, and the impact of industry 4.0 in the energy sector.
Register here for this five–day exhibition event.
Tuesday, 2 march
Global webinar: Agriculture & food chemistry, day 1
The agriculture and food chemistry webinar aims to raise awareness about the importance of agriculture and allied fields. Many people on earth still face poverty, hunger, and disease. The challenge is to end hunger and poverty, improve nutrition and health while making agri-food systems sustainable.
Tune into this two-day online conference by registering here. For more info click here.
Exhibition: Africa Energy Indaba, day 2
The 13th Africa Energy Indaba Conference will discuss, debate and seek solutions to enable adequate energy generation across Africa. Explore what is needed to meet the rapidly growing need for energy access in Africa. Learn about disruptive business models, the need for innovative financing solutions, and the impact of industry 4.0 in the energy sector.
Register here for this five-day exhibition event.
Seminar: Food systems lessons from Covid-19
At this seminar, researchers from the CGIAR Covid-19 Hub present results from the first global assessment of the impacts of Covid-19 on food systems and their actors. The analysis highlights points of vulnerability and resilience, identifies who suffered and who benefitted, and examines how lockdowns and other policies shaped outcomes. Considering these findings, a panel discussion will offer insights and suggestions on what steps must be taken to avoid these negative impacts in future emergencies.
The seminar starts at 16:30, register here.
Wednesday, 3 march
Global webinar: Agriculture & food chemistry, day 2
The agriculture and food chemistry webinar aims to raise awareness about the importance of agriculture and allied fields. Many people on earth still face poverty, hunger, and disease. The challenge is to end hunger and poverty, improve nutrition and health while making agri-food systems sustainable.
Tune into this two-day online conference by registering here. For more info click here.
Exhibition: Africa Energy Indaba, day 3
The 13th Africa Energy Indaba Conference will discuss, debate and seek solutions to enable adequate energy generation across Africa. Explore what is needed to meet the rapidly growing need for energy access in Africa. Learn about disruptive business models, the need for innovative financing solutions, and the impact of industry 4.0 in the energy sector.
Register here for this five-day exhibition event.
Thursday, 4 march
Exhibition: Africa Energy Indaba, day 4
The 13th Africa Energy Indaba Conference will discuss, debate and seek solutions to enable adequate energy generation across Africa. Explore what is needed to meet the rapidly growing need for energy access in Africa. Learn about disruptive business models, the need for innovative financing solutions, and the impact of industry 4.0 in the energy sector.
Register here for this five-day exhibition event.
Webinar: Is the expropriation bill an effective tool for transformation?
On 9 October 2020, the Government of South Africa gazetted a draft Expropriation Bill. Various interest groups challenged the publication of the Bill based on various concerns including inadequate public participation and failure to provide the relationship between this process and the ongoing process of amending Section 25 of the Constitution. The Bill was not enacted and an invitation was extended for public comment by 10 of February 2021, and a further extension to 28 February 2021. The Bill will now be debated and voted for in the National Assembly, and then the National Council of Provinces. The final step will be its ratification by the President.
The PLAAS webinar will explore the significance of the Expropriation Bill and the changes that should be made to the Bill to ensure equitable access to land.
Tune in on Thursday 4 March 2021 from 13:00 – 14:00.
Watch the webinar here.
Friday, 5 march
Exhibition: Africa Energy Indaba, day 5
The 13th Africa Energy Indaba Conference will discuss, debate and seek solutions to enable adequate energy generation across Africa. Explore what is needed to meet the rapidly growing need for energy access in Africa. Learn about disruptive business models, the need for innovative financing solutions, and the impact of industry 4.0 in the energy sector.
Register here for this five-day exhibition event.
Saturday, 6 march
Webinar: Regenerative farming
This webinar is presented by Saxenburg Wine Estate’s winemaker Dirk van Zyl and he interviews Dick Richardson of Grazing Naturally.
Tune in to this insightful webinar covering topics on sustainable agriculture and regenerative farming, hoping to encourage and inspire others to increase their biodiversity, enrich their soils, restore watersheds, and enhance ecosystem services. Ultimately, producing the closest expression of terroir and quality; not only with wine but virtually all farming activities.
Register here for the event starting at 10:00. More info here.
Sunday, 7 march
Agri TV show: ‘Vir die liefde van die land’
Tonight, in episode 8 of Vir die liefde van die land (“For the love of the land”) we meet 25-year-old Annalea van Niekerk, a stud breeder from Reitz in the Free State.
The ten-episode series Vir die liefde van die land is proudly presented by Food For Mzansi in collaboration with the VKB Group and WYRD Films. Catch tonight’s episode at 18:00 on VIA, DStv channel 147.
Also read: ‘Don’t go with the flow like a dead fish,’ says dynamic young farmer
