This week’s agricultural events include the AEASA conference, a beef masterclass, Afasa’s farmers’ day, the Swartland Agricultural Show and the much-anticipated Nampo Cape. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Happy September, Mzansi!
We start our new week with a save-the-date for what is expected to be a jam-packed month. The Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa will have a conference, followed by the Agricultural Research Council Beef Cattle Farmers’ Day.
Midweek we go to the Free State where Afasa will be hosting their farmers’ day, we look in at the Swartland show and wrap the week with Nampo Cape.
Monday 02 September
AEASA Conference
The Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA) will host its 61st conference. The theme of the conference is “Agricultural economics research for mitigation and adaptation to climate change in Southern Africa”.
This conference will showcase cutting-edge research work on mitigation and adaptation to climate change, with a special focus on Southern Africa, as well as research on other topics of vital interest to agricultural economists, farmers, and relevant policymakers in the region.
When: 9 – 11 September
Venue: The Boardwalk Convention Center, Gqeberha
For more information click here.
Tuesday 03 September
ARC Beef Cattle Farmers’ Day
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) will host a beef cattle farmers’ day under the theme “basics of beef farming”. Role players in the industry will speak on the importance of beef farming, the challenges and opportunities.
When: 11 September
Where: FN Bonsma Auditorium Irene Bull Testing Centre.
Time: 09:00
For more information, contact Jurgen Hendriks at 084 304 3904 or Thokozani Ndonga at 073 650 2811.
Wednesday 04 September
Afasa Farmers’ Day
The African Farmers Association of South Africa (Afasa) in the Free State will host a month-long farmers’ day to capacitate farmers and share knowledge, expertise, contacts and best practices to navigate the farming space. The farmers’ day will be held in Welkom.
For more information contact Realeboha Mokheti at 079 999 3352 or Piet Mothepu at 078 875 3376.
Thursday 05 September
Swartland Show
One of the largest agricultural shows in the Western and Southern Cape celebrates its 90th anniversary this year with an event for the whole family. Swartland Show Moorreesburg will showcase the finest from this region to 20 000 visitors.
The show is renowned for its top-tier horses, cattle, sheep, and poultry, alongside a machinery exhibition valued at R230 million.
When: 4 – 7 September
Where: Moorreesburg Showgrounds
For more information click here.
Friday 6 September
Nampo Cape
Food For Mzansi will be at Nampo Cape. We’re going beyond the ordinary to offer agri-workers something truly special.
On 11 September, bring your team to a session packed with knowledge!
- Expert training on pesticide safety by Dr Gerhard Verdoorn from CropLife South Africa
- Financial planning advice from Old Mutual South Africa
- PLUS, every agri-worker gets a FREE BASF safety kit!
Make sure your workers don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and be celebrated. Let’s show them how much they matter!
Session time: Wednesday, 11 September from 13:00 – 14:30.
For more information click here.
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