This week’s agricultural events include a poultry symposium, the Food Connect Forum, an RMIS webinar, a sheep production course, and an agro-processing workshop. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
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We kick off the week with a Seda-led poultry webinar, followed by the two-day Food Connect Forum which will be held in Gauteng. The red meat industry will also host a webinar.
As we round up the week, Agri Skills Transfer will host a sheep production course, and end the week with an agro-processing workshop.
Monday 18 November
Seda Poultry Symposium
The Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency together with the department of small business development and Easy Chicken will host a symposium on cooperatives in poultry. The aim is to unlock new opportunities for cooperatives in the R50 billion broiler chicken industry.
When: 28 – 29 November
Where: Seda The Fields, 1066 Burnett Street Hatfield, Pretoria.
For more information click here.
Tuesday 19 November
Food Connect Forum
The Food Connect Forum, themed “Improving Africa’s food systems through compliance and innovation” is the premier event addressing these critical challenges.
Expert-led sessions and panel discussions will provide valuable knowledge on food security, nutritional access, regulatory changes, and supply chain resilience. The forum offers unparalleled networking opportunities with key stakeholders from government, private sector, and non-governmental organizations, fostering partnerships and collaborations.
When: 26 – 27 November
Where: Sandton Convention Centre
For more information click here.
Wednesday 20 November
RMIS Webinar
Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) will host a webinar on the role of animal welfare in sustainable agriculture which will be led by a farm animal protection unit inspector.
Where: Online
For more information click here.
Thursday 21 November
Sheep Production Course
Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills, this course is designed to give you the practical knowledge and hands-on experience to thrive in sheep farming. Topics to be covered include breeding and reproduction techniques, effective feeding and nutrition strategies, health and disease management and sustainable farming practices
When: 20 – 22 November
Where: Groenkloof City Campus
For more information contact: 012 460 9585/admin@agriskills.net.
Friday 22 November
Agro-processing Workshop
AgriNouri will host a workshop on agro-processing where the following topics will be covered: food preservation ingredients, recipes and equipment, food safety, packaging and labelling and brand and marketing.
When: 30 November
Where: Geofarm (30 kilometres outside Bronkhorstpruit)
For more information contact: info@agrinouri.co.za.
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