Dumelang farmers
Food For Mzansi’s popular Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba is just around the corner on Wednesday and Thursday, 8 & 9 April. If you don’t have your tickets yet, don’t delay or you’ll miss out! Book your ticket here.
This year, we have a new venue: Choose Life Centre, 589 Rubenstein Drive, Moreleta Park, Pretoria East. It’s modern, spacious, and perfect for all the panels, masterclasses, and exhibitions we’ve got lined up.
Monday 23 March
Farmers’ Day
Ba Ga Jantjie Traditional Council will host a farmers’ day in Kuruman, Northern Cape, with the aim of engaging with the department of agriculture, agricultural support and opportunities, planning and coordinating for 2026. Farmers, cooperatives, agricultural stakeholders and community members are urged to attend the event.
When: 23 March
Time: 09:00
For more information, contact 083 728 5092.
Tuesday 24 March
FMD Webinar
Agri Gauteng is going to host a webinar titled “FMD challenge and perspective: Gauteng, National and International”. The guest speaker will be Dr Dirk Verwoerd, feedlot veterinarian at Karan Beef. The webinar will address the challenges foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) poses and potential solutions.
When: 31 March
Meeting ID: 369 053 434 271 60
Passcode: To7Wd37Q
Wednesday 25 March
Agri-Expo WC Youth Show
The Agri-Expo Western Cape Youth Show Championships bring together young enthusiasts from across the province to showcase their skills, livestock, and innovative projects. Participants gain valuable experience, connect with industry experts, and compete in a variety of categories that highlight both traditional and modern agricultural practices.
When: 30 April – 2 May 2026
Where: Riversdale, Western Cape, South Africa
For more information, click here.
Thursday 26 March
Royal Agricultural Show
A premier showcase of South African agriculture, the Royal Agricultural Show features livestock exhibitions, crop displays, farm machinery, and live demonstrations. Farmers, agribusinesses, and the public can explore innovations, attend educational workshops, and celebrate the country’s farming heritage. Networking opportunities connect producers, suppliers, and policymakers across the agricultural sector.
When: 8-11 October
Where: Howick, KwaZulu-Natal
For more information, click here.
Friday 27 March
Livestock Auction
The Hanover Rocks Festival will take place on 23 March 2026, 14:00 on SwiftVEE online.
On offer: slaughter stock, feedlot cattle and farm ewes.
For more information, contact Kobus Pieterse (BKB): 082 774 7885/ Christiaan Venter: 082 378 3601.
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