This week’s agricultural events include a beef production course, an agricultural show, a waste webinar, a livestock auction, and an Agri Skills Transfer Open Day. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Ke Dezemba boss!
The festive season has arrived, and all across Mzansi, everyone is getting ready to cook up a storm, with produce and meat provided by Mzansi’s farmers. Cattle farmers who would like to sharpen their skills can learn more by attending Agri Skills Transfer‘s beef production course. And to get you into the Christmas spirit, visit the Tulbagh Agricultural Show. You might find some interesting presents to buy.
Monday 01 December
Beef Production Course
Join Agri Skills Transfer’s 5‑day short course on beef cattle production, covering everything from beef production and nutrition to health, breeding and management, complete with hands‑on farm visits and practical exercises.
When: 1 – 5 December
For more information, contact 012 002 3723.
Tuesday 02 December
Tulbagh Show
This agricultural show provides a day out for the whole family. This year’s show will include a lot of activities for farmers, poultry exhibitions, families, agro-processors and lots of talks on the sidelines
When: 4 – 6 December
Where: Tulbagh
For more information, contact 076 702 0212.
Wednesday 03 December
Waste Webinar
As food waste continues to rise in South Africa, a webinar will be held to discuss high-value waste that generates income, climate change and waste as a climate solution. The webinar will feature academics and people working in the waste environment to talk about lasting solutions.
Time: 14:00
For more information, click here.
Thursday 04 December
Livestock Auction
The Brakkefontein Christmas auction takes place on 6 December 2025 from 11:00 at the Brakkefontein Auction Premises, Rocklands, Uitenhage.
For more information, contact BKB Auctions Humansdorp at 082 895 8874 or Ericus Meyer at 072 364 7762.
Friday 05 December
Agri Skills Transfer Open Days
Calling all aspiring farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about the future of agriculture! The Agri Skills Transfer Open Days are back for one final time this year, and they’ve saved the best for last.
When: 5 – 6 December 2025
Groenkloof Campus: 5 December 2025 at 17:00
Cullinan farm: 6 December 2025 from 09:00 – 12:00
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