This week’s events include a Gather To Grow session on Twitter, an Afasa branch launch, a breeders’ sale, a meet the maker’s dinner, a livestock auction, and a science and technology training workshop. To include your event in the calendar, please send an email to info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Hello all farmers! Going into a new month, don’t forget to set your reminder for this week’s Gather To Grow Twitter session brought to you by Food For Mzansi.
On Tuesday the African Farmers Association of South Africa (Afasa) will be launching a new branch at the Great Taung, and Wednesday we have a breeders sale in Ermelo, followed by a fancy “meet the maker dinner” where attendees will finally come face-to-face with the producers of their favourite wines.
On Thursday, there is an auction in Ermelo and we close the week with a good cause where farmers can take part in a training workshop that will prepare them to use technology and science to improve their production yields and alleviate food insecurity.
Monday, 3 July
Join #GatherToGrow on Twitter Spaces
Are you an aspirant farmer looking for more information on how to get into the agricultural sector? Do you have a smartphone and a Twitter account? Join us every Wednesday at 18:00 for Food For Mzansi’s #GatherToGrow.
Follow @foodformzansi and tune in on Wednesday at 18:00.
Tuesday, 13 May
Afasa North Greater Taung Branch Launch
With a registration fee of R50, the African Farmers Association of South Africa (Afasa) will be launching a new branch in Greater Taung.
Venue: Long Street Lifestyle
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
For more information, please contact Omolemo at 0813523644 or Ruth at 0730450759.
Wednesday, 4 July
Tri-Bull Breeders Sale
Farmers are all invited to take part in the Tri-Bull Sale at the Dundee Auction grounds.
On offer:
- 68 bulls
- 146 female cattle
* Auctioneers note: This is a great opportunity to acquire top-quality breeding cattle. Bulls are selected for hardiness, masculinity and quality. Herds tested clean for TB, CA and Trich.
* Transport: Free delivery at the following strategic points: Ladysmith (KZN), Swartberg, Hluhluwe, Ermelo & Bethlehem.
For more information, please get in touch with Stoffel Mouton at 082 329 0225 or Brokkie Brockmann at 084 429 3091.
Meet The Makers
Farmers will meet the men and women behind their favourite wines in this dinner series. Join us for an evening of delectable food and wines from different wine farms. Get the chance to rub shoulders with the makers behind the wine, while they share the ins and outs behind each bottle, their stories, and what makes them unique.
Venue: Cape Town
Thursday, 5 July
Ermelo Livestock Auction
Frankfort livestock sale from 11:00 at the Royal Auction Centre in Frankfort.
All types of livestock are welcome!
Conditions of sale: * Only card, cash, or immediate electronic payments day of sale * 1% Handling fee on cash payments. *Electronic transfer facilities. *Fica documentation with the registration process. All goods will be sold at a reserve price and the right exists to bid by or on behalf of the owner or auctioneer.
For more information, please contact JD Steyn at 072 877 6984 or Deon Stegmann at 079 878 2109.
Friday, 6 July
Science and technology training workshop
The Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) in the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the China Rural Technology Development Centre (CRTDC) of the Ministry of Science and Technology invite applicants to apply for an opportunity to participate in the “Poverty Alleviation through Science and Technology Workshop” which is supported by the Chinese Embassy in South Africa.
The Workshop intends to train and capacitate up to 50 candidates from all South African provinces to gain practical knowledge and skills in implementing science and technology-based initiatives focusing on agriculture to alleviate poverty in the communities. Investing in agricultural-based poverty alleviation can improve food security, increase income, and promote economic growth.
Venue: Pretoria
Click here for more information
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