This week’s events include a webinar, livestock auction, Food For Mzansi Gather to Grow on Instagram Live, an agribusiness webinar, and an intermediate beekeeping course. To include your event in the calendar, please send an email to info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Sanibonani farmers!
We start the week off with an online webinar about sustainable farming and economic growth, hosted by the Institute of Agribusiness Management Nigeria and SynBio Africa. This is followed by a livestock auction in Vereeniging, Gauteng on Tuesday.
As always, remember to set your reminder for this week’s Gather To Grow Instagram Live session brought to you by Food For Mzansi on Wednesday. And, on Thursday all roads lead to Cape Town for the Devac Agribusiness Seminar, and Food For Mzansi will have our Gauteng leg of the farmers’ day in Pretoria.
On Friday, we close the week off with a reminder to keep your diaries clear for the intermediate beekeeping course taking place on Saturday in Midrand, Johannesburg. Food For Mzansi’s Eastern Cape leg of the farmers’ day will also be taking place.
Monday, 16 October
Growing A Sustainable Future Webinar
Are you passionate about agriculture, sustainable farming, and economic growth? We have an exciting event just for you!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with experts, farmers, and enthusiasts from around the world who share your passion for agriculture and sustainability.
By attending this webinar, you’ll gain valuable insights and be part of the solution for a more sustainable and prosperous future.
Time: 16:00
Tuesday, 17 October
Vereeniging livestock auction
All types of livestock are welcome!
Conditions of sale:
- Only card, cash, or immediate electronic payments day of the sale.
- 1% Handling fee on cash payments.
- Electronic transfer facilities.
- Fica documentation with the registration process. All goods will be sold at a reserve price and the right exists to bid by or on behalf of the owner or auctioneer.
Time: 11:00 – 17:00
Venue: Auction grounds in Vereeniging
Wednesday, 18 October
Join #GatherToGrow on Instagram Live
Are you an aspiring farmer looking for more information on how to get into the agricultural sector? Do you have a smartphone and an Instagram account? Join us every Wednesday at 18:00 for Food For Mzansi’s #GatherToGrow.
This week Gather to Grow host Dawn Noemdoe will tackle the topic of “Unlocking the power of valuer addition in agriculture: Why processing matters”.
Follow foodformzansi and tune in on Wednesday at 18:00.
Thursday, 19 October
Devac Agrinvest 2023 seminar
Devac Agrinvest is the leading and high-level platform that focuses on investing in the future and growth of the agriculture sector across Africa. This exclusive meeting brings together the agro and food-processing industry, agritech, agricultural suppliers, international investors, project owners and developers, financial institutions, commercial farmers, government institutions, and all other key stakeholders from the African agriculture value chain.
They will discuss potential business partnerships, investment opportunities, and innovative and sustainable solutions for the African agriculture sector, including the improvement of areas of food security and food technology.
Venue: Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers
Click here for more information.
Food For Mzansi Gauteng farmers’ day
Embarking on a nationwide journey, the initiative is geared towards facilitating the exchange of knowledge and fostering opportunities within the agricultural sector.
Time: 08:00 – 14:00
Venue: TBG Farms, Pretoria North
Host farmer: Dimpho Xaba
Friday, 20 October
Practical intermediate beekeeping course
Intermediate beekeeping course for new beekeepers and hobbyists who want to grow their experience. You’re ready to get more bee knowledge!
Learners that do not have bee suits or jackets of their own must hire one of ours for the day and this is not included in the course fee. Hire of a bee suit or jacket for the bee course is R100 extra for the day.
Venue: Midrand Smallholding in President Park
Time: 8:30 – 5:00
Click here for more information.
Food For Mzansi Eastern Cape farmers’ day
This roadshow is poised to create a robust platform where attendees can connect, engage in enriching learning experiences, and collaboratively shape the future of farming and agribusiness.
Time: 08:00 – 14:00
Venue: SA Fine Tuned, Stutterheim
Host farmer: Mlungisi Bushula
Click here for more information.
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