This week’s events include the signing of an MOU between the ARC and other stakeholders, save the date for world congress of conservative agriculture, two Food For Mzansi farmers’ days, and a livestock auction. To include your event on the calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
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We start off our week in the capital city of Pretoria with Exxaro, ARC and Ekim Wildlife signing a memorandum of understanding. Save a date for a conservation congress in Cape Town, followed the first leg of the 2024 Food For Mzansi farmers’ day events in Limpopo. Travel back to the Western Cape for a livestock auction in Stellenbosch.
We end the week in Mpumalanga, the place where the sun rises, for Food For Mzansi’s farmers’ day event.
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Monday, 15 July
ARC, Exarro and Ekim Wildlife Centre for Excellence MOU
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and the Ekim Wildlife Centre of Excellence will collaborate to advance environmental and social impact initiatives, climate change adaptation, and mitigation strategies in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) priorities.
When: 15 July
Where: Agricultural Research Council, 1134 Park Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Time: 08:00 – 10:30
Tuesday, 22-24 July
World Congress on Conservation Agriculture 2024
Save the date for the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture. It will present practical farming solutions stemming from global research, international farming best practices, and the broader agricultural industry.
Where: CTICC, Western Cape
For more information click here.
Wednesday, 17 July
Food For Mzansi Farmers Day, Limpopo
The annual Food For Mzansi Farmers Day will kick start in Limpopo. The event aims to bring all the relevant stakeholders under one roof to engage with farmers on issues of concern from animal health, finance, business opportunities, exporting and many more with high-level speakers lined up for the event.
Host Farmer: Emmanuel Mudau
Location: Sinthumule, Louis Trichard, Limpopo, Plot 4895, Ha-Ravele
For more information click here.
Thursday, 18 July
Stellenbosch University’s 48th Production Sale
Stellenbosch University will facilitate the Dohne merino and Samm production auction which is aimed at attracting many people.
Where: Mariendahl, Elsenburg in Stellenbosch
For more information contact: John Morris 082 771 2285/ Henniee Hattingh (BKB) 082 786 1534.
Friday, 19 July
Food For Mzansi Farmers Day, Mpumalanga
The annual Food For Mzansi Farmers Day will make a turn in Mpumalanga. The event aims to bring all the relevant stakeholders under one roof to engage with farmers on issues of concern from animal health, finance, business opportunities, exporting and many more with high-level speakers lined up for the event.
Host farmer: Portia Mdhlovu
Location: Laughing waterfall farming projects R570 jeppes reef road, Malalane.
For more information click here.
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