This week’s agricultural events include Food For Mzansi’s Soul to Soil women’s brunch, Food For Mzansi’s Climate Summit, a farm sale and livestock auctions. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Dumelang Mzansi farmers
We start our week by saving the date and preparing to attend the Soul to Soil women’s brunch in Pretoria. If you want to know how climate change is impacting your farm now, future implications, and mitigation strategies, join Food For Mzansi’s Climate Summit.
As we wrap the week, we will look into two livestock auctions in the Western Cape and a farm sale in North West for those looking to buy some land.
Monday 13 October
Soul to Soil
This year’s theme, “In full bloom,” celebrates not only the achievements of women in the agri-food value chain but also their inner growth, resilience, and the unseen sacrifices that fuel their journey. The 2025 edition of Soul to Soil promises intimate and honest conversations on some of the most pressing issues facing women in agriculture today – from navigating mental health and burnout to unlocking funding and building intergenerational legacies.
When: 12 November 2025
Where: Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel, Centurion, Gauteng
For more information, click here.
Tuesday 14 October
AgriClimate Summit
From relentless droughts and devastating pests to unpredictable weather patterns, climate change is already reshaping farming across the nation – threatening crop yields, livestock health, and the livelihoods of thousands.
Top experts, including government leaders and leading climate scientists, will cut through uncertainty with evidence-based strategies. Attendees will engage with pioneering innovations in drought-resistant crops, water-saving irrigation, and sustainable pest management. Real-world success stories from farmers who have adapted against the odds will inspire practical approaches to scaling climate-smart agriculture.
When: 24 October
Where: University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus
For more information, click here.
Wednesday 15 October
Livestock Auction
The Gouda Livestock Auction will take place every Tuesday at 11:00 at the BKB Gouda auction premises.
For more information, contact Wilhelm van Niekerk (BKB Marketer Malmesbury) at 083 284 7100 or Carl Malherbe (BKB Auctioneer) at 082 496 3446.
Thursday 16 October
Farm Sale
Excellent grazing with 600 Ha established Bottlebrush and Blue Buffalo grass, and good balance with 300 ha pristine high palatable natural grass, Vaalbos, Thorn trees and Kameeldoring. Divided into 16 camps, each with water, Eskom electricity, 10 Ha under irrigation, good infrastructure with spacious 4-bedroomed house, shed, open shed, storeroom and garage and cattle handling facility.
Tender closes on Monday, 20 October 2025 at 11:00.
Name of the farm: NELSPOS 933,2716 Ha, Vryburg. North West
For more information, click here.
Friday 17 October
Livestock Auction
The Laingsburg Cattle Auction will take place on 24 October 2025 from 11:00 at the Laingsburg Sport Complex.
On offer, 1 500 Sheep.
For more information, contact Corne de Vos at 084 556 1733 or Andre Botha at 082 920 6469.
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