This week’s events include a registration day, two livestock sales, a Food For Mzansi Gather To Grow Instagram Live session, and a beekeeping course. To include your event in the calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Hey Mzansi!
We’ve got an exciting week ahead!
We start things off by registering for the IFPA Fresh Solutions gathering, which will be taking place in Cape Town.
On Tuesday, we have our first livestock sale all the way in the Eastern Cape, followed by another Gather To Grow session on Instagram Live on Wednesday.
On Thursday, there is a Bonsmara breeding sale in the Free State, and on Friday you have the opportunity to prepare yourself for a beekeeping course taking place on Saturday.
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Monday, 19 February
Register for IFPA Fresh Solutions
The first Fresh Solutions this year will be held on 13 March from 09:00 to 13:00 at Cavalli Estate, Somerset West, Cape Town. Information about the programme, theme and speakers will soon be announced.
The IFPA offers several sponsorship options and member content speaking slots at Fresh Solutions.
Don’t delay and register today!
For more information, contact Jane Strijdom at 072 619 6611.
Tuesday, 20 February
The total dispersal sale of Angus and Brangus herds
On offer:
- 200 Angus x Brangus cows with calves
- 50 Angus x Brangus heifers
- 4 Angus bulls
- 1 Beefmaster bull
- 100 Meatmaster ewes
- 150 Boer goat ewes with kids
Time: 11:00 – 5:00
Venue: Buysvlei, Alexandria, Eastern Cape
Wednesday, 21 February
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’s topic is about how to lease farming land in South Africa.
Follow @foodformzansi and tune in on Wednesday at 18:00.
Thursday, 22 February
Sernick Group Bonsmara Auction
Join the auction in person or online. A total of 25 bulls and 600 female animals will be on offer. For those who choose to visit the auction online, go to SwiftVee.
Time: 11:00
Venue: Liebenbergstroom Farm in Edenville, Free State
For more information, contact Pieter Booysen on 082 384 0020.
Friday, 23 February
Prepare for the 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! This bee course is for intermediate learners on a Saturday for a full day. You can hire a bee suit or jacket for the bee course is R100 extra for the day.
Venue: Midrand Smallholding in President Park
Date: Saturday, 24 February 2024
Time: 8:30 – 17:00
Click here for more information.
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