This week’s agricultural highlights include late registrations for the SASAE Conference, cattle auctions in Newcastle and Wakkerstroom, the South Africa Wine Summit in Stellenbosch, and the opening of a scaled-down Royal Agricultural Show in Pietermaritzburg. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Hey Mzansi!
It’s a big week ahead for the agricultural family! From cattle auctions to wine industry insights and a beloved royal tradition, the calendar’s buzzing with action. Kicking off Monday, late entries open for the SASAE Conference.
Then, top-notch Brahmans go under the hammer in Newcastle on Tuesday, with Wakkerstroom’s Mooibank Beefmasters sale following on Wednesday. Wine lovers, don’t miss Thursday’s South Africa Wine Summit in Stellenbosch.
And finally, Friday opens the much-anticipated (but scaled-down) Royal Agricultural Show in Pietermaritzburg!
Monday, 19 May
Enhancing agricultural extension services
Late registration ticket sales are now open for the 58th Annual Conference of SASAE and first Agricultural Extension Week from 29 June to 4 July 2025 at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
This year’s theme is “Transforming Agricultural Extension for Sustainability, Climate-Smart and Resilient Rural Development”, with a focus on leveraging innovation and technology to enhance extension and advisory services.
Late registration is now open from 17 – 31 May 2025.
- SASAE Members: R5 500
- Non-members: R6 000
- Day visits: R2 000
Registration includes conference materials, sessions, meals, and wellness activities.
Register now at www.sasae.co.za/conferences or this link. For more info, contact secretariat@sasae.co.za.
Tuesday, 20 May
Female Brahman Breeding Auction
The Female Brahman Breeding Auction, organised by BKB, is scheduled for Tuesday, 20 May 2025, from 11:00 to 15:00 at the Newcastle (Hope) Auction Grounds in KwaZulu-Natal.
This breeding sale will feature top-quality Brahman females, offering breeders and buyers an excellent opportunity to enhance their herds with superior genetics. The event is part of BKB North’s auction calendar and is marketed by Trevor Ehrens.
For more information or to register, please visit the official event page: Female Brahman Breeding Auction.
Wednesday, 21 May
Beefmasters Production Sale
The 20th Mooibank Beefmasters Production Sale is set for Wednesday, 21 May 2025, from 11:00 to 15:00 at Plaas Langkloof, Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga.
Hosted by Mooibank Boerdery and facilitated by BKB, this milestone event offers a prime opportunity for breeders and buyers to acquire top-quality Beefmaster cattle. The auction will feature a selection of superior livestock, reflecting Mooibank’s commitment to excellence in Beefmaster breeding.
For more details or to register, visit the official event page: 20th Mooibank Beefmasters Production Sale.
Thursday, 22 May
South Africa Wine Summit
The South Africa Wine Summit 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, 22 May 2025, from 8:30 to 15:00 SAST at the Stellenbosch University Conservatory, at 45 Victoria Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
Under the theme “Lead the Future”, the summit aims to explore how the South African wine industry can leverage its rich heritage, embrace authentic storytelling, and commit to social responsibility to enhance its global reputation. The focus will be on building wine brands that resonate in a changing world through authenticity, storytelling, and social impact.
For more details and to purchase tickets, please visit the event page.
Friday, 23 May
Royal Agricultural Show
The Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) will host its Royal Agricultural Show from 23 to 26 May 2025.
This event will exclude livestock exhibitions (cattle, sheep, goats) and displays of agricultural machinery. However, it will feature the KZN Youth Show and the annual bird and rabbit shows.
For more information or inquiries:
- Phone: 033 345 6274
- Email: info@royalshow.co.za
- Website: royalshow.co.za
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