This week’s agricultural events include a save-the-date for Food For Mzansi’s 2025 Farm Management Summer School and Soil to Soul event, the North West agricultural show, an information day by Youth in Agriculture and Rural Development, and a wine masterclass. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Welcome to the new month!
Spring is upon us, and we have some exciting events to save on your calendar, because you don’t want to miss out. First, the Food For Mzansi 2025 Farm Management Summer School will take place in October, and the Soil to Soul women’s brunch is in November.
Don’t miss North West’s biggest agricultural show in September at Vryburg Showgrounds.
There will also be an information day to inspire upcoming young farmers and give them insights into the world of agriculture. For those who like wine or want to venture into wine-making, Siwela Wines will host a wine masterclass in North West.
Monday 01 September
Farm Management Summer School
The intensive two-day programme is designed to help you strengthen your financial management, improve sustainability practices, master strategic planning, and network with peers from across the agricultural sector.
What to expect:
Learn from top executives with real-world experience, manage like a boss, unlock your full potential, share peer-to-peer knowledge, future-proof your farm, grow agricultural stewardship, and push the envelope with cutting-edge tech.
When: 13 – 14 October
Where: AgriSA’s offices in Centurion, Gauteng
For more information, click here.
Tuesday 02 September
Soil to Soul
This year’s theme, “In full bloom,” celebrates not only the achievements of women in the agri-food value chain but also their inner growth, resilience, and the unseen sacrifices that fuel their journey. The 2025 edition of Soul to Soil promises intimate and honest conversations on some of the most pressing issues facing women in agriculture today – from navigating mental health and burnout to unlocking funding and building intergenerational legacies.
When: 12 November 2025
Where: Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel, Centurion, Gauteng
For more information, click here.
Wednesday 03 September
North West Agricultural Show
From 18 to 21 September 2025, Vryburg Showgrounds will host the province’s premier agri-event, uniting farmers, innovators, and industry leaders in a celebration of excellence, opportunity, and agro-tourism.
Four days of farming excellence, innovation, and agro-tourism uniting farmers, youth and industry leaders. Don’t miss the province’s biggest agricultural celebration.
For more information, visit www.nwpgdard.co.za.
Thursday 04 September
Yard Information Day
Youth in Agriculture and Rural Development (Yard) in Schweizer-Reneke in the North West will host an information day that is aimed at unlocking expertise for farmers, information sharing and transfer of skills.
When: 05 September
Where: Multipurpose Centre
For more information, contact Pat Motsewabone at 071 8477490/ Mpogoane Motsepe at 071 2539855.
Friday 05 September
Wine masterclass
A wine entrepreneurship masterclass for those interested in starting their own wine brand or getting into the wine industry will be presented by Siwela Wine. Learns the dos and don’ts of the wine industry.
When: 13 September
Where: Siwela Wines, Hartebeesfontein, North West
For more information, contact Siwela at 060 5291486.
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