This week’s events include a Dorper farming course, a livestock sale, the 3-Day Veg Farming Training course, the Food For Mzansi Farmers’ Day in KwaZulu-Natal, the Ambermac Macadamia Expo, and the Northern Cape Farmers Market. To include your event in the calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Hey Mzansi!
As we start the new month off, let’s do so in good spirits. The week’s highlights start off with the Northern Cape Dorper course in Lucasdam farm, and on Tuesday, all roads lead to the Western Cape in Beufort-West for a livestock sale.
On Wednesday, there is a 3-Day Veg Training course in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, followed by the Ambermac Macadamia Expo in Mpumalanga on Thursday.
On Friday we head to the Northern Cape Farmers’ Market and we close the week off on high in KwaZulu-Natal for the Food For Mzansi Farmers’ Day in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday; so make you save the date!
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Monday, 05 February
Northern Cape Dorper Club Jnr & Senior Dorper Course
Come to an all-Northern Cape Dorper 101 course and get back to the basics of Dorper farming. The three-day course will explore different topics like breed characteristics, history, standards, and more.
Venue: Lucasdam Boerdery, Northern Cape
For more information contact John Daniel on 082 552 29 33.
Tuesday, 06 February
The Karoo Angora sale
On offer:
Angoras:
- 60 Angora rams
- 50 Angora rams (silent auction)
- 700 Kapaters (2T)
- 500 Kapaters (4-6T)
- 100 Angora kid ewes
- 400 Angora ewes (2T)
- 300 Angora ewes (4T-full mouth)
Merinos
- 20 Merino rams
- 400 Merino ewes (2T)
- 100 Merino ewes (full mouth)
Time: 11:00 – 5:00
Venue: Baakensrug, Beaufort-West
Wednesday, 07 February
3-Day Veg Training
The training includes theory and practical sessions each day covering layouts, land preparation, planting, compost making, pest management, and seedling nurseries. Management and biblical keys will also be covered during the training.
Time: 09:00
Venue: Farming God’s Way model garden at Grass Roof, Gqeberha
For more information contact Nikki at 072 852 8215.
Thursday, 08 February
Ambermacs Macadamia Expo
Ambermacs is hosting its third major two-day macadamia expo, the biggest expo of its kind, featuring over 180 exhibitors and a number of excellent guest speakers who will be hosting a series of seminars and presentations on macadamia farming and the industry in general.
Time: O8:00 – 16:00
Venue: Ambermac Factory, Mpumalanga
Friday, 09 February
Save the date for the KZN Food For Mzansi Farmers’ Day
Calling all farmers and agri-enthusiasts! We’re excited to confirm your attendance at Food For Mzansi’s much-anticipated farmers’ day events. This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow within the vibrant agricultural community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry experts, fellow farmers, and innovative technologies that are shaping the future of agriculture. See you there, reaping a harvest of knowledge and inspiration!
Date: 10 February
Time: 08:00 – 14:00
Venue: Otto’s Bluff, Pietermaritzburg
Click here for more information.
Northern Cape Farmers Market
Come enjoy a day out in the sun at the Northern Cape Farmers’ Market and connect with local farmers for an eventful day.
Time: 09:00
Venue: Open space near Pick n Pay Centre in Galeshewe, Northern Cape
For more information, contact Tsholofelo Tongwane-Qwelane on 0825608881
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