Greetings farmers
Food For Mzansi will host the Western Cape Farmers’ Day. Join us on Friday, 30 October, at Pine Haven Farms in Stellenbosch, where we’ll be hosted by farmer Sydney Claassen for a day packed with practical insights, industry connections, demonstrations and opportunities to discover what’s new in agriculture.
For more information, email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Monday 19 October
Livestock Auction
The Riversdal Christmas Auction will take place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 from 11:00 at the Riversdal Auction Premises.
For more information, contact Fanus Muller (marketer) on 076 577 6744.
Tuesday 20 October
Commonwealth Agriculture Conference
Save the date for the 31st Commonwealth Agricultural Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, with Agri-Expo from 1 – 5 November 2026. Agricultural leaders, innovators and changemakers from across the Commonwealth will come together to shape the future of sustainable agriculture.
Don’t miss their Pre-Conference Tour (29 – 31 October 2026); it’s an exclusive opportunity to experience South Africa’s agricultural excellence first-hand before the main conference begins.
Be part of the conversations that matter, connect with global peers and experience an inspiring programme in one of the world’s most iconic destinations.
For more information, click here.
Wednesday 21 October
Aquaponics Short Course
Want to turn fish and plants into a smarter, more sustainable way to produce food? Now is your chance from 28 – 30 October. Get hands-on practical training at Kleinskuur Aquaponics in Pretoria and discover how fish farming and plant production work together in one innovative system.
What you will gain:
- 3 days of practical learning
- Explore sustainable food production
- Gain skills you can put into practice
- Learn from real-world aquaponics experience
For more information: 012 002 3723/admin@agriskills.net
Thursday 22 October
Livestock Auction
The Swellendam Christmas Auction will take place Tuesday, 3 November 2026, from 11:00 at the Swellendam Showgrounds, Western Cape.
For more information, contact Fanus Muller (marketer) at 076 577 6744.
Friday 23 October
Villiersdorp Show
The Villiersdorp Skou takes place at the Villiersdorp Show Grounds from Friday 23 to Saturday 24 October 2026. A Cape Winelands agricultural show pairing farming traditions with the arts, crafts and music that have made this small town’s show a distinctive Western Cape event.
The Villiersdorp Skou has built its reputation on pairing a genuine agricultural show format (livestock, produce, farming exhibits) with the talents of local artists, crafters and musicians, plus award-winning wines and olives, a Cape Fynbos display, equestrian events, vintage tractors and engines, and a craft market.
For more information: rouxmoreen@gmail.com / info@villiersdorpskou.co.za
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