This week’s agricultural events include Food For Mzansi’s Soul to Soil women’s brunch, Food For Mzansi’s Climate Summit, a livestock auction, Potato SA’s Transformation Symposium, and a lucern workshop. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Dumelang farmers
We start the week by saving the date and preparing to attend the Soul to Soil women’s brunch in Pretoria. If you want to know how climate change is impacting your farm now or future implications and mitigation strategies, join Food For Mzansi’s Climate Summit.
Potato SA’s two-day Transformation Symposium will be taking place in Limpopo, there is a livestock auction in Kariega in the Eastern Cape, and a lucern workshop in North West.
Monday 20 October
AgriClimate Summit
From relentless droughts and devastating pests to unpredictable weather patterns, climate change is already reshaping farming across the nation – threatening crop yields, livestock health, and the livelihoods of thousands.
Top experts, including government leaders and leading climate scientists, will cut through uncertainty with evidence-based strategies. Attendees will engage with pioneering innovations in drought-resistant crops, water-saving irrigation, and sustainable pest management. Real-world success stories from farmers who have adapted against the odds will inspire practical approaches to scaling climate-smart agriculture.
When: 15 November
Where: University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus
For more information, click here.
Tuesday 21 October
Soul to Soil
This year’s theme, “In full bloom,” celebrates not only the achievements of women in the agri-food value chain but also their inner growth, resilience, and the unseen sacrifices that fuel their journey. The 2025 edition of Soul to Soil promises intimate and honest conversations on some of the most pressing issues facing women in agriculture today – from navigating mental health and burnout to unlocking funding and building intergenerational legacies.
When: 12 November 2025
Where: Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel, Centurion, Gauteng
For more information, click here.
Wednesday 22 October
Potato Transformation Symposium
Potatoes SA’s Transformation Strategy empowers developing black potato producers to participate in mainstream agriculture and grow into fully-fledged commercial producers. This is achieved through capacity building, technical support, networking, mentoring, and industry exposure.
The two-day symposium includes:
- Interactive sessions focusing on agricultural topics.
- Tours of enterprise development farms in the Capricorn District
- Networking dinner (Day 1).
- Prestigious gala event, hosting the 4th Enterprise Development Farmer of the Year and Recognition Awards (Day 2).
When: 28 – 29 October
Where: The Ranch, Limpopo
For more information, click here.
Thursday 23 October
Lucern Masterclass
Jantjies Boerdery will conduct a masterclass aimed at empowering those who have an interest in farming with lucern. The session will be conducted by lucern exporter Tshepiso Jantjies.
Where: Zeerust, North West
When: 01 November 2025
For more information, contact 067 449 7460.
Friday 24 October
Livestock Auction
The Brakkefontein Livestock Auction takes place on 26 October 2025 from 11:00 at the Brakkefontein Auction Premises, Rocklands, Kariega.
For more information, contact Ericus Meyer at 072 364 7762.
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