This week’s agricultural events include livestock auctions in Delmas and Colesberg, the Milk Producers Organisation’s annual conference, and a Potato South Africa event. We also remind you that entries for the South African Preserve Championships are open. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Greetings farmers
As we welcome the month of June, we start with saving the date for the South African Preserve Championships, hosted by Agri-Expo, as well as two livestock auctions that are taking place this week. Potato South Africa will also be having an imbizo for producers in Limpopo.
We wrap up the week with the Milk Producers Organisation’s annual conference, which will tackle burning issues in the commodity and chart a way forward in the industry.
Monday 02 June
Livestock Auction
The 37th production sale of Ehlerskroon Bonsmaras will take place on Tuesday, the 3 June 2025, from 11:00 on the farm Goedgedacht in Delmas.
On offer:
80 cattle
*Catalogue information will be available day of the sale. Under the auspices of the Bonsmara Cattle Breeders Society.
Complete information available at: www.ehlerskroon.co.za. Free consultation at auction with a livestock expert.
For more information, contact Rocco van Rooyen at 082 799 2776/ Moolman Mentz 083 229 2500/ Johan Ehlers (owner) 082 892 2921.
Tuesday 03 June
Livestock Auction
The Hugo & Kleyn Production sale will take place on 3 June 2025 from 11:00 at the Colesberg Golf Club and on the SwiftVEE digital platform.
On offer (8 500 sheep):
- 5 000 hamel lambs
- 1 000 ewe lambs (7 months wool)
- 1 900 old pregnant ewes (7 months wool)
- 500 open ewes (7 months wool)
- 100 rams
For more information, contact Willem Hough at 082 772 2150 or Piet Venter at 082 772 4546.
Wednesday 04 June
Potato SA Imbizo
Potato South Africa will be hosting an imbizo for potato farmers in Limpopo. The focus of the event will be to expose farmers to the industry and the opportunities that are there. The event is in partnership with the Agricultural Development Agency (Agda) and the provincial department of agriculture.
Where: Die Drukgang, Limpopo
Time: 12:00 – 14:00
For more information, click here.
Thursday 05 June
Milk Producers Conference
The MPO conference is a key event on the agricultural calendar, bringing together leading voices from across the livestock sector – including dairy and red meat producers, intensive sheep farmers, feedlot operators, veterinarians, and input suppliers. The 2025 edition promises to be especially impactful, with a strong focus on the latest advancements in:
- Biosecurity
- Rumen health
- Feed management & nutrition
- Performance optimisation
When: 8 – 10 June
Where: Radisson Hotel OR Tambo
For more information, click here.
Friday 06 June
SA Preserve Championships
The purpose of the championships, hosted by Agri-Expo, is to acknowledge and reward exceptional quality while offering a platform to showcase outstanding preserved products.
With this new competition, the spotlight is on preserved products, whether fruit or vegetables. An expert panel of judges will adjudicate these products using a blind tasting method with strict procedures, followed by an independent audit.
For more information, click here.
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