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This week’s agri events: 21-25 September

It is almost time for the South African Future of Food Conference on 30 September, but you can still book your spot. And if you are a livestock farmer looking to expand your herd, there are a few production sales coming up!

by Tiisetso Manoko
21st September 2026
The annual Lamus Bonsmara production auction will take place in Kuruman, Northern Cape, next week. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

The annual Lamus Bonsmara production auction will take place in Kuruman, Northern Cape, next week. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

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Greetings farmers

Food For Mzansi, together with Overberg Suid-Kaap, will host farmworkers’ days to equip workers with knowledge and skills to better themselves in their line of duty. The farmworkers’ days will take place on 22 September at Bredasdorp Park, and on 23 September at Roodebloem.


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Monday 21 September

South African Future of Food Conference

The South African Future of Food Conference, hosted by Food For Mzansi, is the country’s first-ever high-level, one-day gathering bringing together the full spectrum of the agriculture and food economy – from farm gate to boardroom, research lab to retail shelf.

This is where the future is being mapped. Keynote addresses from sector leaders and panel discussions shaping national food policy and innovation.

  • When: 30 September
  • Where: The Centurion Hotel

For more information, click here.

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Tuesday 22 September

Agri Skills Transfer Mega Open Days

Want to see what makes Agri Skills Transfer different? Come experience it for yourself. Their Mega Open Days are your chance to discover our programmes, meet the team, explore the learning environment, ask questions and see why they believe agricultural education should be more than textbooks and theory. Join the open days on the following days:

  • 10 October 2026
  • 14 November 2026

Booking is essential; limited places available!

For more information: 012 002 3723 / admin@agriskills.net.

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Wednesday 23 September

Livestock Auction

The 14th production sale of Glen Heath Tuli Stud will take place on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, from 11:00 at Glen Heath Farm in Middelburg, Eastern Cape.

On offer: 

  • 20 SP bulls
  • 15 Pregnant SP cows
  • 6 SP open heifers 

For more information, contact Gordon Gilfillan at 083 454 8653.

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Thursday 24 September

Bonsmara Auction

The 7th production sale of Lamus Bonsmara with Bonsmara South Africa will take place in Kuruman, Northern Cape on 30 September.

On offer:

  • 25 bulls
  • 120 females
  • 12 commercial rams

For more information: Christopher Melamu on 082 643 7475/ Duncan Serapelwane on 082 850 0270.

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Friday 25 September

Livestock Auction

The production sale of Ruswater Dormers will take place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, from 11:00 at BKB Auction Complex in Potchefstroom, North West.

For more information, contact Nico Jacobs on 082 892 4036.

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Tiisetso Manoko

Tiisetso Manoko is a seasoned journalist with vast experience in community media. He possesses diploma in media studies majoring in journalism, certificate in civic leadership. He loves news from all angles with particular interest in local government, agriculture and politics. He is a staunch Mamelodi Sundowns Football club supporter.

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