This week’s agricultural events include Food For Mzansi’s Soul to Soil women’s brunch and Climate Summit, an Agri Skills Transfer open day, an APAC fresh produce information day, and a Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum masterclass. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Dumelang farmers
Welcome to the 11th month, can you believe it? We are almost at that time of the year.
Important reminder: don’t forget to save the date and prepare to attend the Soul to Soil women’s brunch in Pretoria this November. If you want to know how climate change is impacting your farm now or future implications and mitigation strategies, join Food For Mzansi’s Climate Summit.
This week, there will also be an APAC fresh produce information day, as well as an FPEF export masterclass webinar.
Lastly, as we wrap up the week, Agri Skills Transfer will have an open day at its two campuses. For prospective students, this is the time to visit and ask questions about the courses the college offers.
📢 Stand Up, Be Seen, Be Counted
We want to provide you with the most valuable, relevant information possible. Please take a few minutes to complete this short, confidential survey about your farming practices and challenges. Your feedback helps us tailor our coverage to better support the future of agriculture across Mzansi.
Monday 03 November
AgriClimate Summit
From relentless droughts and devastating pests to unpredictable weather patterns, climate change is already reshaping farming across the nation – threatening crop yields, livestock health, and the livelihoods of thousands.
Top experts, including government leaders and leading climate scientists, will cut through uncertainty with evidence-based strategies. Attendees will engage with pioneering innovations in drought-resistant crops, water-saving irrigation, and sustainable pest management. Real-world success stories from farmers who have adapted against the odds will inspire practical approaches to scaling climate-smart agriculture.
- When: 15 November
- Where: University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus
For more information, click here.
Tuesday 04 November
Soul to Soil
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 05 November
FPEF Masterclass
Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF) will host a masterclass that will focus on navigating logistics, market optimisation and diversity, in the midst of global trade tensions, what are the things to look out for, and where are the new opportunities emerging.
- When: 05 November
- Time: 10:00
- Where: Virtual
For more information, click here.
Thursday 06 November
APAC Information Day
The Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC) will host a fresh produce market information day. The exciting session will be aimed at having a dialogue on key issues shaping the agricultural industry.
The session will also focus on transformation within the fresh produce markets, exploring challenges, opportunities and progress for an inclusive growth.
- When: 06 November
- Where: Virtual
- Time: 09:00
For more information, click here.
Friday 07 November
Agri Skills Transfer Open Day
Whether you’re passionate about managing a farm, supporting rural development, or growing your own agribusiness, your studies open the door to exciting career opportunities. Agri Skills Transfer will have mega open days:
- When: 21 November
- Where: Groenkloof
- When: 22 November
- Where: Cullinan
For more information, contact admin@agriskills.net or 012 002 37.
READ NEXT: Farmers, funders unite for true agri transformation in potato industry
