This week’s agricultural events include a Cotton South Africa workshop, the South Africa Wine Summit, a Bonsmara workshop, a farm auction, and a dairy farming training session. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
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As we return from a long weekend, here is what to look out for over the coming weeks. We start with the Cotton South Africa workshop at the beginning of May in the Northern Cape, which will take you back to the basics. Save the date for the much-anticipated South Africa Wine Summit, to unpack everything and anything wine.
Do you want to know more about Bonsmara farming? Then join an award-winning Bonsmara farmer in North West for a workshop and training to learn more about this quality breed. Agri Skills Transfer will conduct a dairy training workshop, and we will close the week with a farm auction.
Monday 21 April
Cotton SA Workshop
Cotton South Africa will host a workshop under the theme “Farming better and smarter, optimising what you have. Just keep farming.” The workshop will focus on following best management practices by going back to basics.
When: 7 – 8 May
Where: The Venue Hartswater, Farm 1×7
For more information, click here.
Tuesday 22 April
South Africa Wine Summit
The South Africa Wine Summit will bring leaders in the wine industry to discuss and chart the way forward. The one-day summit will include role players, government officials, and decision-makers.
When: 22 May
Where: Stellenbosch
For more information, click here.
Wednesday 23 April
Bonsmara Masterclass
Award-winning Bonsmara farmer Duncan Serapelwane will host the first annual masterclass, which will focus on building a strong financial foundation for farm growth, farm management and health, succession planning and climate change.
The theme of the masterclass is “Is farming really a slow business with sure results?”
When: 26 April
Where: Morokweng, North West
For more information, contact Katlego at 076 834 6419 or Bonno at 071 351 8655.
Thursday 24 April
Dairy Farm Course
Join the five-day dairy farm biosecurity management course hosted by Agri Skills Transfer, in collaboration with the Milk Producers Organisation (MPO). This comprehensive course is perfect for dairy farmers, farm managers, and agricultural professionals aiming to strengthen their biosecurity practices. Learn how to protect your farm from disease, improve livestock health, and boost profitability.
What to expect:
- In-depth understanding of biosecurity regulations & practices
- Practical training at real dairy farms
- Tools to create a tailored biosecurity plan
- Certification upon completion
When: 5-9 May 2025
Where: Groenkloof Campus, Pretoria
For more information, contact admin@agriskills.net/ 012 460 9585.
Friday 25 April
Farm Auction
Discover a remarkable opportunity to own a well-maintained farm located just 45 km from Hanover, in the heart of the Great Karoo. This expansive property spans 1849 hectares, making it an ideal choice for livestock farming and offering exciting potential for tourism.
Key features:
- Size: 1849ha total; 25 ha of arable land and 1824 ha of natural veld.
- Location: Centrally positioned at the crossroads of the N1 and N10 highways, providing easy access to major routes between Cape Town and Johannesburg, as well as Upington and Port Elizabeth.
- Infrastructure:
- A spacious 4-bedroom farmhouse and a charming rondavel.
- Six well-maintained camps with a sufficient water supply from 12 boreholes.
- A large dam with a concrete wall for reliable water storage.
- Flood irrigation system to support agricultural activities.
- Sheep kraal and barn for livestock management.
For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact the listing agent, as viewing is strictly by appointment.
Contact Appie Maritz at 082 825 3895 and Albie Loubser at 082 573 9902.
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