Greeting farmers
Food For Mzansi will be hosting our popular Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba on Wednesday and Thursday, 8 & 9 April. If you don’t have your tickets yet, don’t delay or you’ll miss out! Book your ticket here.
This year, we have a new venue: Choose Life Centre, 589 Rubenstein Drive, Moreleta Park, Pretoria East. It’s modern, spacious, and perfect for all the panels, masterclasses, and exhibitions we’ve got lined up.
Monday 16 March
Lucerne Masterclass
Lucerne farmers are invited to attend a masterclass in Limpopo. The session will cover lucerne production, harvesting, grading, baling, storage, regulations and exports.
When: 28 March
Where: Lephalale, Lebu village (Ga Seleka), Limpopo
For more information, contact 067 449 7460.
Tuesday 17 March
Farmers Camp
A three-day agriculture and geoscience camp will expose farmers to opportunities and be in one space with researchers, mentors and industry leaders.
When: 01 – 03 May
Where: Koster, North West
For more information, contact Mmadipilo at 075 184 3353.
Wednesday 18 March
RMIS Webinar
The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) will host their monthly webinar under the theme “From numbers to profit fixing herd productivity in communal farming”. The guest speaker will be Shane Cotty, a regenerative cattle farmer.
When: 19 March
Where: Online
For more information, click here.
Thursday 19 March
Aquaponics Course
Learn how to integrate fish and plant production in one efficient system. Covers setup, management, and sustainability principles. Ideal for innovative and urban farmers.
When: 22–24 April
Where: Groenkloof, Pretoria, Gauteng
For more information, contact Agri Skills Transfer on info@agriskills.net or 012 002 3723.
Friday 20 March
Livestock Auction
The following will be on offer for sale during Joubertsvlei Boerdery’s 40th Production sale on Thursday, 19 March 2026, at 11:00, at Joubertsvlei Boerdery farm, Standerton, Mpumalanga.
On Offer:
- 30 Rams
- 300 Open ewes
For more information, contact Tielie Crawford at 082 331 2038 or auctioneer Billy Lyons at 082 785 5498.
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