This week’s agri events: 1-5 July

This week’s events include two livestock sales, a secrets of buffalo mozzarella and gelato class, the Food For Mzansi Gather to Grow Instagram Live session, and the Food and Wine in the Wild session. To include your event in the calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.

Hello, Mzansi! We start off the month of July with our first livestock sale in Devon, Gauteng, on Monday. This is followed by a class about the secrets of buffalo mozzarella and gelato in the Western Cape on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, we have the Food For Mzansi Gather to Grow Instagram Live session, followed by our second livestock sale in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, on Thursday.

On Friday, we take it easy at the lovely Kruger National Park for the Food and Wine in the Wild session.

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Monday, 1 July

Devon Livestock Sale

Got livestock? Bring ‘em all! Pay up with card, cash, or instant e-transfers on the day – there’s a 1% handling fee on cash/card payments. E-transfer options are available too. Don’t forget to bring your FICA docs for registration! All items have a reserve price, and the owner or auctioneer can bid as well. Join them at 11:00 at the Devon Auction Complex, Gauteng.

When: 11:00

Where: Devon Auction complex, Gauteng

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Tuesday, 2 July

Cheesy fun at Babylonstoren

Check out Babylonstoren’s head cheesemaker, Alta Eybers, and get the lowdown on making cheese. The class kicks off with a meet-and-greet with the farm’s water buffalo herd – the source of our creamy buffalo mozzarella.

Back in the cheese room, Eybers will show you the magic of cheese-making, from cutting the curds to stretching them into perfect mozzarella balls. When it’s stretching time, you’ll get to feel and experience this unique cheese before it takes a brine bath.

Plus, catch a cool demo from Babylonstoren’s artisanal ice-cream maker, Carla Hills, and learn how to whip up your own water buffalo gelato!

When? 10:00

Where? Babylonstoren, Franschhoek, Western Cape

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Wednesday, 3 July

Join #GatherToGrow on Instagram Live

Got a smartphone and an Instagram account? Join us every Wednesday at 18:00 for Food For Mzansi’s #GatherToGrow. If you are looking to dive into the agricultural sector, this is your go-to spot for all the info you need! The live Instagram show is hosted by Dawn Noemdoe.

Follow @ foodformzansi on Instagram and tune in on Wednesday at 18:00 .

Thursday, 4 July

Ermelo Livestock Sale

Join the Ermelo livestock sale where all types of livestock are welcome! Payment options include card, cash, or immediate electronic transfers on the day, with a 1% handling fee applicable to cash and card transactions. Electronic transfer facilities are available for convenience, and participants must bring FICA documentation for the registration process. All goods will be sold at a reserve price, and bidding rights extend to both the owner and auctioneer.

When: 11:00

Where: Ermelo Auction Complex, Mpumalanga

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Friday, 5 July

Wine and cuisine delights at Kruger station

Experience exquisite tastings from acclaimed wine farms across South Africa. Your ticket, priced at R125 per person, includes tastings from all participating wineries, a complimentary glass to take home, and one free serving of your choice from our selection of traditional and local cuisine delights. Additional servings are available at R55 each.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy fine wines, savour delicious cuisines, and soak up the rich history and vibrant atmosphere at Kruger Station!