Greetings farmers!
Food For Mzansi is going to host a series of farmers’ days across the country. The farmers’ days are aimed to equip farmers with knowledge, skills and transfer of information. It is also an opportunity to bring decision makers and funders closer to rural farming communities.
We will kick off in the Eastern Cape on 24 April 2026 in Tsolo, followed by Bela Bela in Limpopo on 20 May, and Cullinan in Gauteng on 22 May.
Monday 13 April
Livestock Auction
A livestock auction will take place in Winburg in the Free State. Farmers and sellers are encouraged to attend the auction.
For more information, contact Rassie Erasmus at 082 837 7835.
Tuesday 14 April
Tractor Course
Take control of your farming future. Are you ready to get behind the wheel and build real, practical skills? Join Agri Skills Transfer for their Drive a Tractor Short Course from 22 – 24 April 2026.
Operating a tractor isn’t just about driving; it’s a critical skill that can:
- Increase your productivity on the farm.
- Improve efficiency and save time.
- Reduce costly mistakes and equipment damage.
- Open up job opportunities in agriculture and related industries.
In today’s modern farming environment, having the confidence and knowledge to safely operate machinery is a game-changer.
For more information, contact 012 0023723.
Wednesday 15 April
Nampo Harvest day
Africa’s largest agricultural expo brings innovation straight to the field. See machinery, technology, and inputs demonstrated live. A cornerstone event for serious farmers.
- When: 12 – 15 May
- Where: Bothaville, Free State
For more information, click here.
Thursday 16 April
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.
Friday 17 April
Livestock Auction
A livestock auction will take place in Reitz in the Free State. Different livestock will be on sale for farmers and resellers.
For more information, contact Bennie van der Merwe at 082 414 4288.
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