Dumelang 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 11 May
Bio360 event
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 the extension of over 20 years of experience in 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.
Tuesday 12 May
FFM Conversations at Nampo
Unlocking financial growth: Blended finance & Agro-Energy solutions: This session breaks down how blended finance and agro-energy solutions can unlock real funding opportunities for farmers. It focuses on practical access, how applications work, and what support is available. Farmers share real experiences, including successes and challenges, to give a grounded view of what it takes to secure and use these tools effectively. The aim is simple: to drive understanding and boost uptake of Land Bank financial solutions.
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | 13:00 – 14:00 | Location: Stand H9e (outside)
Wednesday 13 May
FFM Conversations at Nampo
Unlocking the future: Strategic leadership & farmer success: A high-level conversation on the future of South African agriculture and the role of finance in shaping it. Sector leaders explore strategy, collaboration, and the pathways that enable farmer success in a changing landscape. The focus is on building confidence in the sector and positioning agriculture for long-term growth through stronger partnerships between public and private stakeholders.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | 13:00 – 14:00 | Location: Stand H9e (outside)
Click here to RSVP to attend this talk.
De-risking agriculture: Financing and scaling the next generation of South African farmers: Access to finance and reliable markets remain two of the biggest challenges facing farmers, particularly those looking to grow and scale their operations. While opportunities exist, many farming businesses are still seen as high-risk, making it difficult to attract the investment needed to unlock their full potential.
Thursday 14 May
FFM Conversations at Nampo
Protecting agriculture: Insurance, risk & resilience: We explore how farmers can better protect their operations against rising risks, including climate shocks and disease. It unpacks available insurance solutions, how claims work, and the role of brokers in the process. Real farmer experiences bring it to life, with a focus on making agricultural insurance more accessible, understandable, and actionable.
Thursday, 14 May 2026 | 13:00 – 14:00 | Location: Stand H9e (outside)
Friday 15 May
Hortgro Symposium
The Hortgro Technical Symposium 2026 is designed to help producers navigate this complexity with clarity, science and practical insight. The symposium comprises a business/ strategy day and two technical days, from 25 to 27 May. There will also be a pome fruit field day on 28 May at EGVV, and a stone fruit seminar and orchard walk on 29 May in Simondium.
This five-day symposium brings together local and international thought leaders, scientists, economists, policymakers, researchers, advisors, industry stakeholders and producers to examine the issues shaping the future of pome and stone fruit and to share solutions that work in the orchard.
- When: 25 – 29 May
- Where: Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West
For more information, click here.
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