Greetings farmers
Food For Mzansi will host a series of farmers’ days across the country. The farmers’ days are aimed at equipping farmers with knowledge, skills, and information transfer. It is also an opportunity to bring decision makers and funders closer to rural farming communities.
The next farmers’ day will be in Bela Bela, Limpopo, on 20 May, and in Cullinan, Gauteng, on 22 May. Mpumalanga will follow on 10 June.
Monday 04 May
Nampo Harvest Day
Africa’s largest agricultural expo brings innovation straight to the field. See machinery, technology, and inputs demonstrated live. It’s a cornerstone event for serious farmers.
- When: 12 – 15 May
- Where: Bothaville, Free State
For more information, click here.
FARMER POLL
📢 Which bank is powering your farming journey?
Tell us which bank you use so we can better advocate for the specialised financial tools and accessible capital needed to help South African farmers overcome growth barriers and thrive!
All submissions are kept strictly confidential.
Tuesday 05 May
Agri Skills Open Days
Are you passionate about agriculture and want to develop your skills? Come and experience it for yourself at Agri Skills.
- When: 9 & 23 May 2026
- Time: 09:00
Discover how their practical, hands-on training prepares students for a successful future in the agricultural industry. From livestock to crops and mechanisation, see first-hand how their training works.
For more information, contact 012 002 3723 or admin@agriskills.net.
Wednesday 06 May
South Africa Wine Summit
In a fast-changing global marketplace, context influences every decision in the wine industry from vineyard to marketplace. Economic shifts, climate realities, consumer trends, and cultural narratives all influence how South African wine is grown, marketed, and enjoyed. By understanding and interpreting this broader perspective, the wine industry can align its strategy with opportunities, ensuring wines remain relevant, resilient, and resonant on the global stage. Join the summit:
- When: 28 May 2026
- Where: Stellenbosch University Conservatory
For more information, click here.
Thursday 07 May
Table Grape Conference
The first South African Table Grape Conference will take place on 5 to 6 August 2026, at the scenic Allée Bleue Wine Estate in Franschhoek at the foot of the majestic Drakensberg mountains. Guided by the theme Connecting ideas | Cultivating success, the conference will serve as a dynamic platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange between leading researchers, producers, industry experts and industry role players shaping the future of table grapes in South Africa.
Delegates can expect forward-thinking insights, practical research applications, and strategic conversations designed to drive progress across the value chain.
For more information, click here.
Friday 08 May
Livestock Auction
The Klersdorp weekly sale will take place on 05 May at the auction yards. Farmers interested in selling or purchasing are encouraged to attend.
Time: 11:00 – 15:00
For more information, contact Nico Jacobs 082 892 4036/ Theuns Barnard 082 374 2656.
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