Dumelang farmers
Food For Mzansi is hosting 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 Mpumalanga at Kwaggafontein on 10 June, followed by Kokstad in KwaZulu-Natal.
Monday 08 June
Sheep Production Course
Are you looking to improve your sheep farming skills, increase profitability, and build a successful livestock enterprise? Join Agri Skills Transfer’s practical sheep production short course and gain valuable knowledge from industry experts. What to expect:
- Sheep breeds and breed selection
- Nutrition and feeding management
- Reproduction and lambing management
- Health and disease control
- Handling and flock management
- Practical farming techniques for improved productivity
When: 17 – 19 June 2026
For more information, contact 012 002 3723/ admin@agriskills.net.
Tuesday 09 June
Sappo AGM
The annual gathering of the South African Pork Producers Organisation (Sappo) brings together industry stakeholders, producers, and professionals to reflect on progress, exchange insights, and explore the future of the sector.
Under the theme “Stewardship in action – turning care into commitment,” this year’s event focuses on practical approaches to responsible industry leadership and sustainable practices.
- When: 2–3 September 2026
- Where: Silverlakes Farm Hotel, Pretoria
For more information, click here.
Wednesday 10 June
Bio360 Africa
The event will bring together over 60 exhibitors and more than 1 000 participants from 25 different countries, connecting producers, technology providers, policymakers, and investors from across Africa and internationally.
This is not a first-time initiative but an extension of over 20 years of experience delivering leading bioenergy events globally. As the organiser of Bio360 Europe, a reference event for the bioenergy and bio-economy sector bringing together more than 400 exhibitors and 5 000 participants annually, BEES now introduces this proven platform to the African market.
- When: 17 – 18 June 2026
- Where: Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg
For more information, click here.
Thursday 11 June
Regenerative Futures SA
South Africa stands at a turning point. Across the country, farmers, investors, researchers and communities are asking a bold question: what would it take to rebuild our land, our food systems and our rural economies at the same time?
Convened by Kagiso Trust, Regenerative Futures SA moves beyond discussion into system design, investment alignment and practical implementation. It connects the people already shaping regenerative agriculture in South Africa into a coordinated, investable and scalable ecosystem.
- When: 24 – 25 June
- Where: 39 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
For more information, click here.
Friday 12 June
Livestock Auction
Wicar Bovelders’ Production Auction will take place on Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 11:00 at Farm Swartfontein, Vrede. Auction on site and digitally.
For more information, contact Jandre Moll at 082 307 9169 or Carel Davel at 082 331 1811.
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