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This week’s agri events: 16 – 20 March

Agricultural events coming up in the next few months include a lucerne masterclass in Limpopo, a farmers' camp in North West, an RMIS webinar, a livestock auction in Mpumalanga, and an Agri Skills Transfer aquaponics course. Don't forget to book your spot for the Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba!

by Tiisetso Manoko
16th March 2026
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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.


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Tiisetso Manoko

Tiisetso Manoko is a seasoned journalist with vast experience in community media. He possesses diploma in media studies majoring in journalism, certificate in civic leadership. He loves news from all angles with particular interest in local government, agriculture and politics. He is a staunch Mamelodi Sundowns Football club supporter.

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